Spar Self Defense
“The staff and instructors are amazing and do really well with the younger kids!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Buffalo, NY
15 gyms listed · 7 in Buffalo · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
WNY MMA & Fitness
“If you're in the Buffalo area and looking for a martial arts gym with knowledgeable instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of training options, I highly recommend checking out WNY MMA.”
Mandarin Kung Fu Karate
“And the friendliness and comaraderie of all the students makes it all the better.”
Buffalo United Martial Arts Academy
“They welcomed my daughter to kids class and all instructors were so great with her.”
Swan's Martial Arts Academy
“We have a family activity to keep us active, strong and healthy.”
Mushinkan Jujutsu
“Great place to learn, train and make new friends, awesome Dojo”
The 15 gyms listed for Buffalo, 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: Buffalo, NY
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Buffalo; the other 8 serve Buffalo from towns including Tonawanda (8 mi), Williamsville (9 mi) and Depew (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,010 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "knowledge". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 3 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 Buffalo 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.
Capoeira Mandinga Buffalo
“Super inexpensive, and the instructors are really knowledgeable”
Western New York Karate Center
“Knowledgeable people that run classes and are willing to answer questions.”
Riederer's Kenpo Self-Defense Studio
“My son and daughter have been here for two years and we have had a fantastic experience!”
Lake Effect Martial Arts
“They have a great culture: experienced practitioners with no egos, patience toward new students, and a genuine love for the art”
Horizon Martial Arts West Seneca
“When you're looking for a martial art for children, the teacher is more important than the style”
World Class Taekwondo
“Wonderful teachers who are so dedicated to the kids and welcoming to new families!”
Championship Martial Arts 716
“I love this taekwondo it is very fun and powerful and it makes me so fast.”
North Towns Karate
“Really like this school instructors are very patient and all the kids are very participatory active engaged!”
Buffalo Combat Fitness
“All around it was a excellent experience and would like to thank Joe and everyone there for the great rolls and experience.”
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