SBG Athens
“The classes are accepting to all and coming to class has quickly became the best part of my days.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Athens, GA
10 gyms listed · 5 in Athens · 3 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Castro Martial Arts Center
“In one month's time my health, spirit and confidence has been fully restored due to the unique training not to be found at any fitness center.”
New Revolution Taekwondo
“I would say, to anyone who takes Master Yu class you will not regret it its worth it!!”
AKF Athens Martial Arts
“I definitely recommend this program for any child that needs a little extra support/encouragement to do the right thing.”
Classic City Karate
“This was a program away from Classic City Karate and Sensei Shawn was very helpful and willing to make the program special with a demonstration and weapon history lesson.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Athens at American Black Belt Academy
“Great Academy everything was clean coaches and training partners were very professional.”
The 10 gyms listed for Athens, GA 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: Athens, GA
5 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Athens; the other 5 serve Athens from Bogart (6 mi) and Watkinsville (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 454 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise value (90%), quality (86%) and professionalism (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Athens?
5 of the 10 gyms sit inside Athens. The rest come from other towns inside 10 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Spark Martial Arts
“Brown is great at keeping the activities quick and attention grabbing for them.”
Karate Oconee & Krav Maga
“It is a perfect learning environment where the instructors are committed to putting in as much as child brings to the table.”
Megalodon MMA
“I am equally impressed that while promoting excellence in this competitive and physical sport, they have also created an atmosphere where kids feel accepted and supported by their coaches and peers.”
Live Oak Martial Arts Inc
“I was a bit worried to be starting taekwondo as an adult, but I didn't need to be worried at all!”
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