Empire Defense & Fitness Inc
“Alan and Cheryl are great instructor's they take time on every student and really make you feel part of the empire family.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Albany, NY
15 gyms listed · 4 in Albany · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Atlas Jiu Jitsu
“As someone who trains here and treats active individuals this is the place to be!”
Team Jucão Albany
“Physical, technical, high quality instruction with an emphasis on having fun while training.”
Victory Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I had to stop going due to scheduling conflicts, but I absolutely recommend Victory Jiu-Jitsu to anyone.”
Lions den Martial Arts and Fitness
“We also looked into rates offered by all of the schools and this one not only offered the best rates but also a variety of options from no commitments to commitments that had large discounts attached .”
Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu
“Love this place so much, Brian was willing to sit down with me and talk about my issues when my head was cloudy.”
The 15 gyms listed for Albany, NY teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Albany, NY
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Albany; the other 11 serve Albany from towns including Latham (6 mi), Rensselaer (5 mi) and Delmar (3 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,266 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 11 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Albany show a timetable online?
All 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Renzo Gracie Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Great gym for you to start no complains at all everyone very professional.”
Columbia Tae Kwon Do
“They teach so much to such little kids and it's amazing to see the growth they go through.”
Master Yang's Martial Arts Center
“It has been such a wonderful experience that we continue to train and have had the fortune to compete nationally and internationally because of Master Yang's Martial Arts Center and their staff.”
Clever Combat Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
“We have an amazing group of instructors from many different disciplines at a very high level, ask anyone who's rolled with us.”
Clobber Jiu Jitsu Academy
“As a female, I was very weary about where to join up, but I was encouraged to come and observe a class with no pressure to join or do much of anything but take it all in.”
Pil Sung Taekwondo Karner Plaza
“The best part they have is their teacher giving special attention to individual students and their participation in all type of competitive events.”
Dewey's Martial Arts Academy
“Karate is a great outlet that not only improves your self defense, but greatly improves your mental attitude, confidence, integrity and overall increases well being.”
Albany Samurai Arts
“If you're looking for a seriously dedicated (and friendly) group of samurai arts (Aiki-Jukutsu) practitioners look no further.”
Dewey's Martial Arts of Rensselaer County
“My wife and I enrolled shortly after our children and it's become a family activity that we all look forward to throughout the week.”
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