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24 gyms listed · 10 in Birmingham · 18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for Birmingham, AL 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.
10 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Birmingham; the other 14 serve Birmingham from towns including Hoover (11 mi), Pelham (14 mi) and Homewood (3 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 907 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (85%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. We have a website on file for 21 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 5 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.
21 of the 24 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.
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