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North Augusta Martial Arts and Self Defense
“It's reassuring knowing that Sensei Frank and Krista are both there to help whenever it's needed”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Augusta, GA
3 of these gyms are based in Augusta; the others serve Augusta from towns including Evans (12 mi), Grovetown (8 mi) and Martinez (10 mi).
7 open weekends · all 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Terra Guerra Jiu-Jitsu Augusta
“The schedule is just as impressive: three classes on Mondays, a full slate of six classes running throughout the day Tuesday through Thursday, plus Judo classes on Fridays and Saturdays to round things out.”
Absolute Self Defense & Fitness
“I am so glad he is finally learning real world self defense, in a positive environment, from KIND men, and at an amazingly affordable price.”
Roufusport Kickboxing
“Everyone bonds like family and looks out for one another.”
Williams Hybrid Sport Karate
“The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, patient, and genuinely invested in helping students grow—not only in their martial arts skills, but also in discipline, confidence, focus, and respect.”
Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts
“I finally found the courage to come in for a consultation last week and to say that the environment was the definition of welcoming.”
The 12 gyms listed for Augusta, 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: Augusta, GA
The 12 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 823 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 7 are open on Saturdays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. We have a website on file for 11 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Augusta?
3 of the 12 gyms sit inside Augusta. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
Seigler's Karate Center
“The classes were well structured and the instructors were attentive and very knowledgeable.”
Crossfit Stars and Bars
“Over the course of more than a year of training here, my body became significantly healthier, and my life underwent a complete transformation.”
Built By Martial Arts
“My son has been with the Prazers since he was a kid and now is an adult and is an instructor.”
Greubel's MMA of Grovetown
“Wonderful community with coaches that are committed to helping their students 🙏”
Moy Tung Kung Fu School (Ving Tsun/Wing Chun Kung Fu)
“Sifu Vincent Hardy is very good at pointing out the small details of the movements and is always helpful in answering questions.”
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Evans
“Has several experienced teachers with him and my son has benefited greatly since he started here two years ago.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Augusta
- “My son loves coming to this place. It teaches them discipline and focus.” — from a review of Williams Hybrid Sport Karate
- “I had a lot of fun rolling both gi and no gi and the black belts were kind enough to give me a few pointers after my rolls.” — from a review of Terra Guerra Jiu-Jitsu Augusta
- “The introductory class was well organized, and the focus was on teaching discipline, respect, and confidence in a positive environment.” — from a review of Seigler's Karate Center
- “They do an excellent job of building confidence, discipline, respect, and fitness while making classes fun and engaging.” — from a review of Greubel's Mixed Martial Arts
- “We’ve noticed improvements in confidence, discipline, focus, and listening skills in a short amount of time.” — from a review of Built By Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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