Andheri West has a diverse combat sports landscape anchored by Bombay Judo Club — the most reviewed dedicated martial arts club in the area with coaches Dhanish and Tribhu Sir praised for technical depth and patience. For families seeking broader sports access with karate and other activities, the BMC-run Shahaji Raje Sport Complex offers multi-sport facilities at reasonable rates. Bombay YMCA provides kid-friendly multi-activity classes at affordable fees with decades of family trust. Fly Zone Fitness is a premium gymnastics specialist with strong child-focused coaching though fees are described as expensive.
💡 Shahaji Raje Sport Complex is BMC-run and offers karate alongside swimming, gymnastics, and skating — the most activities per rupee in Andheri West. Book through reczone.mcgm.gov.in.
The 7 karate studios, ranked
Ordered by overall rating and review volume
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Bombay Judo Club
A/3, Samir Apartment, Swami Vivekanand Rd, behind HP petrol pump, Zalawad Nagar, Shree Ram Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058, India · Judo · Competitive martial arts · Self-defence · Children and adults · ★ 4.9 (103 reviews)
The most credible dedicated martial arts club in Andheri West. Coaches Dhanish and Tribhu Sir are praised extensively for disciplined technical judo instruction, patience, and genuine investment in each student's development. The club creates competitive athletes — multiple reviews mention winning matches and building real functional skills. Environment described as tough but supportive. Excellent for children who want serious judo training with competition ambitions.
Parents love
Coaches Dhanish and Tribhu Sir technically strong and patientDisciplined judo fundamentalsStudents win competitive matchesBest judo club in BombayTough but supportive environment
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Fly Zone Fitness
Satyadev Plaza, Off Veera Desai Rd, behind Hardrock Cafe, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India · Gymnastics · Physical conditioning · Children and adults · ★ 4.4 (114 reviews)
Fly Zone is a premium gymnastics centre, not a karate school — but it appears in martial arts searches due to its physical training focus. Coaches Kuldeep Shashi, Rahul Sir, Sunil Sir, and Amit Sir are all praised for working patiently with children, building coordination, strength, and confidence. One parent noted the fees are quite expensive. The extension policy is described as inflexible. Strong option for gymnastics; not for traditional karate or belt grading.
Cost: Fees described as quite expensive
Parents love
Coach Kuldeep Shashi flexible and experiencedCoach Rahul Sir supportive and motivating with childrenIndividual attention to each childImproved coordination strength and confidenceParents and children both trained together
Watch out for
Fees described as quite expensiveExtension policy inflexible
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Bombay YMCA - Andheri Branch
New Link Rd, opposite Post Office, Madhuban Colony, D.N.Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India · Karate · Basketball · Swimming · Drawing · Chess · Multi-activity for kids · ★ 4.5 (252 reviews)
Bombay YMCA Andheri has been serving families for over 20 years with basketball, swimming, drawing, karate, machine embroidery, mobile repair, and chess (₹700/month, Saturdays 6-8PM). Affordable year-round fees are repeatedly highlighted. Special vacation camps also run. Described as the only place where children enjoy outdoor games in an era of increasing screen time. Good multi-activity option for families wanting karate alongside other sports at reasonable cost.
Cost: Chess ₹700/month; overall fees described as reasonable
Parents love
Teach many games at reasonable fees year-roundSpecial vacation campsChess 700 rupees per month with rated professional coachOnly place kids enjoy outdoor games (per parent)Same polite and kind staff over decadesKarate classes available
Watch out for
Needs lots of improvement (per one recent review)
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Shahaji Raje Sport Complex
metro station, Andheri sports complex, near Azad Nagar, Azad Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India · Karate · Swimming · Gymnastics · Skating · Badminton · Multi-sport BMC complex · ★ 4.2 (1,503 reviews)
A BMC-run landmark sports complex built in 1989 offering karate, swimming, gymnastics, skating, badminton, football, and cricket all under one roof at government-subsidised rates. Described as the most activities per rupee in Andheri. Infrastructure is described as good with 100+ vehicle parking. Book through reczone.mcgm.gov.in. Contact information is not easily available — visit in person or check the MCGM booking website.
Cost: Reasonable government rates
Parents love
BMC-run with reasonable ratesKarate swimming gymnastics skating badminton all availableLarge well-maintained infrastructure100+ vehicle parkingOne stop for all sport training
Watch out for
Contact number not easily availableNo specific coaching details published online
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KaleidoCare Early Childhood Care & Learning Centre
1219, A-60, Veera Desai Rd, Mhada Colony, Azad Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India · Preschool · Early childhood education · ★ 4.9 (149 reviews)
KaleidoCare is a preschool and early childhood centre — not a karate or martial arts provider. It appeared in this search due to location proximity. Reviews describe a nurturing school environment for young children with warm teachers. If you are looking for karate, this is not the right listing — contact Bombay Judo Club, YMCA, or Shahaji Raje Complex instead.
Parents love
Warm and nurturing preschool environmentStrong early childhood foundationCaring and patient teachers
Watch out for
Not a karate or martial arts provider — preschool only
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Andheri Gymkhana
301-B, Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Rd, Azad Rd, Azad Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400069, India · Karate · Gym · Yoga · Traditional gymkhana · ★ 3.8 (247 reviews)
Andheri Gymkhana has karate classes alongside a gym, yoga room, and card room in a traditional gymkhana setting. The gym itself receives mixed reviews — one trainer (Bhupesh) drew complaints about bias and unprofessional behaviour, and the gym is small and gets crowded evenings. Karate classes are mentioned but not reviewed in detail. Worth a visit to assess the karate batches independently.
Parents love
Karate classes availableOld gymkhana vibeYoga room availableGym on 3rd floor
Watch out for
Gym trainer Bhupesh complaint for unprofessional biasGym crowded eveningsClosed SundaysGym is small
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Akshay Kumar Kudo Tournament
Dena Jyoti Soc, A/3, Veera Desai Rd, Mhada Colony, Azad Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India · Kudo martial arts tournament (verify if classes available) · ★ 4.6 (68 reviews)
Despite its name suggesting a Kudo martial arts tournament organisation, all Google reviews are fan messages for Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. There is no review evidence that this listing hosts children's martial arts classes. Verify directly before visiting.
Watch out for
All reviews are Bollywood actor fan messages — not martial arts class reviews
Five questions to ask before you enrol
Based on recurring patterns across Andheri West karate reviews
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At Bombay Judo Club, do you have children-only batches under age 10 — and what is the monthly fee and uniform cost?
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At Shahaji Raje Complex, are karate batch timings available online or do I need to visit in person?
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At Bombay YMCA Andheri, how many children are in each karate batch and what age groups do you separate?
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At Fly Zone Fitness, what is the monthly fee for children's gymnastics and is there a refund if we leave before the batch ends?
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At Bombay Judo Club, when is the next grading exam and are there additional fees for belt testing?
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best judo or karate class for kids in Andheri West Mumbai?
Recur's review of karate classes in Andheri West found that Bombay Judo Club is the standout option for serious martial arts training. Coaches Dhanish and Tribhu Sir are praised across multiple reviews for technical depth, patience, and personal investment in students — one reviewer described it as creating champions both on and off the mats. For younger children seeking a lighter introduction to martial arts alongside other sports, Bombay YMCA Andheri and the BMC-run Shahaji Raje Sport Complex both offer karate at very affordable rates.
Is there an affordable martial arts or karate class for children in Andheri West?
Recur's review of karate classes in Andheri West found that Bombay YMCA (New Link Road) offers karate and multi-sport classes at reasonable fees with year-round programs and vacation camps — one parent has been sending their children there for over 20 years. The BMC-run Shahaji Raje Sport Complex also offers karate at government-subsidised rates alongside swimming, gymnastics, and skating. Both are significantly cheaper than private academies like Fly Zone Fitness, which parents describe as quite expensive.
Does Bombay Judo Club in Andheri West take young children for judo classes?
Recur's review of karate classes in Andheri West found that Bombay Judo Club teaches judo fundamentals including throws, control techniques, and self-defence to practitioners of varying ages. Multiple reviews mention winning competitive matches after training here. One reviewer specifically wished they had joined since childhood. Call 098339 31867 to confirm current children's batch availability and the minimum age accepted.
Last updated: 2026-06-10 · Data from Google Maps & parent reviews · getrecur.app