Delgado Karate
“Excellent people; the lady Manager she is nice and the owner and employees are very engaging in their work with the students.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Bronx, NY
15 gyms listed · 14 in Bronx · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
“Other gyms you're just a payment, here the instructors pull the best out of each individual person because your success is personal to them.”
Team Prospect Martial Arts
“The memories of tough training that Master Sanchez, Jason, Ericson and the entire Prospect team put me through came back to me today.”
Excel Martial Arts
“Excel martial arts is an exceptional place for kids to learn fundamentals in discipline, respect, hard work, and self defense.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu NY
“He has a wealth of knowledge and continuously seeks more knowledge and a deeper understanding of Jiu-jitsu that he shares openly and generously, not only with his "local" students but with those of us who attend his seminars.”
TCK Modern Martial Arts
“The quality of growth and knowledge obtained in Jadi Tention Martial Arts program extends into everyday life outside of the dojo.”
The 15 gyms listed for Bronx, NY 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: Bronx, NY
14 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Bronx; the other one serves Bronx from The Bronx (3 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 788 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), value (84%) and communication (78%). 14 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 6 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.
Which gyms listed for Bronx show a timetable online?
13 of the 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.
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United Blackbelt Martial Arts
“Sensei is such a helpful person and this place has really good equipment!”
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Riverdale Kenshikai Karate
“This place is great, very traditional way of teaching, hands down the best karate place in the Bronx.”
USA Martial Arts Center
“I was here for 3 years amazing school worth every moment i didnt realise i was living the best until i had to move”
Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style
“I finally found a place to learn real Japanese karate, not some gym for a hulking yang people.”
Victory Karate and Afterschool Program
“I would definitely recommend all parents who want the best for their kids to sign them up.”
City Island Mixed Martial Arts
“My son has been going for a very long time and he love it”
Kaizen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Everyone is friendly, experienced rollers take time to teach you, and you leave feeling exhausted from a great workout.”
Next Level Martial Arts
“Very nice place for your kids to be trained in martial arts.”
Begin To Know the Way
“This place is so cool and you learn so much”
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What students and parents say about gyms in Bronx
- “I'm so happy I put my son there because it has taught him discipline, respect, confidence, focus and self defense.” — from a review of Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style
- “What still amazes me is the teaching ability of every staff member; from children to adults, progress in areas of fitness, discipline, and in my opinion general happiness are all but guaranteed.” — from a review of Team Prospect Martial Arts
- “Wonderful community. My son is learning a lot and developing good social and discipline methods.” — from a review of Excel Martial Arts
- “When you step into the dojo, you are greeted with a wealth of knowledge that is rare to find.” — from a review of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu NY
- “I would highly recommend this school for the discipline, structure and training they provide.” — from a review of Team Prospect Martial Arts
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