DOJO MAP · 道場地図

Thirty-eight thousand dojos. One map.

Karate.support maintains a verified registry of every dojo that has registered on the platform — 38,180 globally, 71% of them inspected. The Dojo Map lets you find, filter, and approach a dojo anywhere in the world with confidence. Whether you are moving cities, travelling, or beginning your first class — start here.

38,180 DOJOS · 5 REGIONS · 12 CITY HUBS · 8 MAP FEATURES · 71% VERIFIED
REGIONS

Karate, by continent.

REGION
Asia + Oceania
DOJOS
14,820
VERIFIED
76%
GROWTH
+8.2% YoY
POPULATION
4.7 B
TOP COUNTRIES
Japan · India · South Korea · Indonesia · Australia
NOTABLE LINEAGES
Shotokan, Goju-ryu, Okinawan lineages, national councils
CITY HEATMAP

Twelve karate hubs.

CityCountryDojosVerifiedDensityPopular stylesNotable
TokyoJP312287 · 92%highShotokan, Wado-ryu, Goju-ryuHighest dojo density per capita globally.
ParisFR184161 · 88%highShotokan, Wado-ryu, KyokushinStrong European tournament circuit base.
New DelhiIN168122 · 73%highShotokan, Goju-ryuFastest growth in the world over past 3 years.
LondonUK156142 · 91%highShotokan, Wado-ryu, ShukokaiMature competition circuit.
MadridES142128 · 90%medShotokan, Goju-ryuStrong cadet development pathway.
Buenos AiresAR11984 · 71%medShotokan, Wado-ryu, Goju-ryuLatin American hub.
CairoEG9668 · 71%medShotokan, KyokushinRapid growth in junior brackets.
SydneyAU9284 · 91%medShotokan, Goju-ryu, KyokushinOceania hub with strong inter-club circuit.
TorontoCA8873 · 83%medShotokan, Wado-ryuMajor North American tournament venue.
MumbaiIN8462 · 74%medShotokan, Goju-ryuStrong junior competitive depth.
São PauloBR7956 · 71%medShotokan, Goju-ryuSouth American competition hub.
CasablancaMA6849 · 72%lowShotokan, Goju-ryuAfrican flagship city for the sport.
MAP FEATURES

Eight ways to filter the map.

FEATURE
Search by postcode
Enter your postcode or address. Map returns verified dojos within selectable radius (5/10/25/50 km).
FEATURE
Filter by style
Show only dojos teaching your selected style — single or multi-select across the 8 major styles.
FEATURE
Verification overlay
Toggle to show only verified dojos. Verified status requires Karate.support site visit in past 24 months.
FEATURE
Open class times overlay
Filter by current open class times — useful for finding a drop-in session within the next 2 hours.
FEATURE
Sensei grade filter
Filter by current head-sensei minimum grade — 1st dan, 3rd dan, 5th dan+.
FEATURE
Junior-friendly indicator
Dojos with verified Welfare Lead and junior-specific class times marked with a blue shield.
FEATURE
Para-karate indicator
Dojos that explicitly support para-karate practitioners marked with a green inclusion icon.
FEATURE
Distance-from-you overlay
Walking / cycling / driving time to each dojo from your current location.
VERIFICATION LEGEND

What the map pins mean.

✓
Verified dojo
Site visit conducted in the past 24 months. Sensei credential confirmed. Floor space, insurance, safeguarding all reviewed.
·
Self-reported dojo
Listed by the dojo administrator but not yet inspected. Most have legitimate operations; verification adds the audit layer.
!
Welfare-flagged
A safeguarding investigation is open. Junior memberships paused at this dojo until resolved.
∅
Closed
Listed for historical reference. Use the lineage trace feature to find successor dojos.
HOW TO VISIT A NEW DOJO

Seven steps, in order.

01
Identify candidates
Use the map to find 2–3 dojos within reasonable travel distance that match your style preference.
02
Contact ahead
Email or call to confirm the sensei is available on your intended visit day. Drop-ins are tolerated but discouraged in classical dojos.
03
Bring nothing
No gi. No belt. Watching from the side is the standard first visit. The dojo will tell you when to participate.
04
Arrive 15 minutes early
Greet the sensei before class begins. Bow on entering. Sit quietly until invited to introduce yourself.
05
Observe, do not compare
Every dojo has its own tempo, etiquette, and customs. Note them; do not critique them.
06
Stay for the closing bow
Even if you only watched, the closing bow is participatory. Bow with the students.
07
Send a written thank-you
Email or handwritten note within 48 hours, regardless of whether you join. This is dojo etiquette.
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