How to choose a Karate school?

It is important to see how the instructor teaches you so that you can see what kind of person he or she is

If the instructor is only interested in self defense then he will only teach you how to fight.

If the instructor is interested in helping you understand yourself and interested in helping to end conflicts non-violently, then he is TEACHING you karate in a way that can help you create peaceful relationships between people.

Watch the classes for yourself. Ask if you can take a test class.

Stay alert to the "vibrations" you get from the instructors Are you scared? Do you feel like you can trust them?

Take a look at all the options. don't feel pressured to take lessons at a particular school.