Endure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Acadamy
“Jesse, Matt, and team are great instructors and have a wealth of knowledge about both Gi and no-Gi Jiu Jitsu.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Bridgeport, CT
1 of these gyms is based in Bridgeport; the others serve Bridgeport from towns including Fairfield (4 mi), Westport (9 mi) and Shelton (10 mi).
1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Pure Martial Arts Fitness Academy
“I love how the Owner has older students assist with the "Tiny Tiger" class.”
Top Martial Arts and Fitness For Life
“It's been 2 years and I've watched my son change so much and a lot of that is due to Master Ellen and Sensi Sue.”
Calasanz Martial Arts & Boxing Center
“I have been training here for a while and I really love the things you learn here and how they teach you they are very patient and great at there job 10 out of 10!!!”
Krav Maga Personal Safety / Corporate Krav Maga
“You will get fit as well as learn a valuable and timely skill, self defense.”
World Taekwondo(World Champion Taekwondo)
“Staffs are really friendly and teaches discipline/confidence while having a fun time.”
The 15 gyms listed for Bridgeport, CT 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: Bridgeport, CT
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 612 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (82%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 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; 13 list a public email and 4 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 Bridgeport 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.
Radius Martial Arts Academy
“I have been a pro athlete and world champ in several demanding sports (Ironman, ultra marathons) and around sports my whole life (D1 soccer) and the workouts and experiences I had here were second to none.”
Newtown World Champion Taekwondo
“Heny is passionate about their work and take great care of the children, instilling in them the values of respect and courtesy.”
Jonesly MMA Academy
“Due to his medical background, Jonesly is not only able to show you how to move, but also why a particular movement is best.”
World Champion Taekwondo Milford
“The discipline, confidence, and self-control is consistent and constant when taking a class with Master Jang.”
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Elite Combatives Krav Maga
“The instructors make the classes fun for the kids to the point the kids don't even realize they are actually training hard, staying fit, and learning discipline and essential self defense skills.”
Tobukan Martial Arts Traditional Japanese Karate Since 2001
“Students train with a fair and honest Sensei who has high standards.”
Stratford Shotokan Karate
“My son really loves and enjoy the class.”
World Champion Tae Kwon Do
“If someone asks me which Taekwondo studio and master is the best in the Tri-state area, I will not hesitate to say that it is Westport World Champion Tae Kwon Do.”
Legacy Martial Arts of Westport
“You are doing a heck of a workout and at the same time educating yourself on great self-defense :)”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Bridgeport
- “I have done Tae Kwon Do here for 8 years and they have helped me become a better and more disciplined person with practice and patience.” — from a review of World Champion Tae Kwon Do
- “I’ve been taught discipline, self control, integrity, to be kind, to treat people the way I would want to be treated.” — from a review of World Champion Taekwondo Milford
- “Highly recommend this to everyone, doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a black belt!” — from a review of Stratford Shotokan Karate
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