10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Allentown
“I came in with absolutely no knowledge whatsoever and they welcomed me with open arms.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Allentown, PA
15 gyms listed · 7 in Allentown · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
“There is kids classes, teen classes, and adult classes…so there's DEFINITELY a class there for either yourself or something to get your kids involved!”
Leading Edge Martial Arts
“Sensei Rob and his team did an excellent job showing us practical and effective movements that could be used to protect us in unwanted situations.”
Hoover Karate Academy
“I have trained at a few other schools/styles, but I can confidently say that a foundation in martial arts from a place like HKA has been one of the most valuable experiences of my life.”
Kim's Black Belt Academy
“I have been apart of this Taekwondo Family since 2007 and I'm still training every Wednesday.”
Kinokawa Aikido
“A wonderful learning experience in which Grace and ease are emphasized over force and ego.”
The 15 gyms listed for Allentown, PA 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: Allentown, PA
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Allentown; the other 8 serve Allentown from towns including Bethlehem (6 mi), Whitehall Township (4 mi) and Emmaus (4 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,454 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 13 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 3 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 Allentown 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.
Genbukan Kobushi Dojo
“Grandmaster Ken, Sensei Donna, Sensei Chris, and Sensei Jared are great with kids.”
Lehigh Valley Samurai Academy
“Everyone has a lot of respect for each other and you definately feel right at home!”
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10th Planet Bethlehem
“Their jiu jitsu is top tier , their Muay Thai is amazing , all classes taught by real fighters/ grapplers with endless experience.”
Action Karate Whitehall
“Action Karate is an excellent karate school with branches in Whitehall, Nazareth and Bethlehem.”
Prodigy Jiu-Jitsu
“Clean place , amazing rolls, good solid training environment.”
Lehigh Valley Martial Arts: Emmaus
“I attribute this to a steady routine at school and the foundations taught in her karate classes at LVMA.”
Lehigh Valley Tae Kwon-do
“It's a great place to train very old school oriented I highly recommend”
36E Fitness
“Nevin will train not onlyyour body, but your mind as well.”
Elite M.m.a. Center
“As a parent of a child with ADHD and ASD who has been at Elite for over 2yrs now, I can whole heartedly say joining Elite Mixed Martial Arts has been the best thing we have done”
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