Kim's World Champion TKD Academy
“If you have a child in the area looking into martial arts I will 100% recommend Master Kim every time.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Canton, OH
15 gyms listed · 4 in Canton · 9 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
East Coast Martial Arts
“First day in this gym and I was blown away by how welcome they made me feel, cleanliness, and the amount of knowledge.”
The Open Space Martial Arts
“Master Benjamin did a great job of teaching in an age appropriate and respectful way and had a lot of patience with the littles!”
Hill Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Love this place, Joe is the best, very technical.”
Canton Victory MMA
“If you want to learn how to fight and meet some great people, this is the place to be.”
North Canton ATA Martial Arts
“Derrick, the head instructor works great with the kids and is very personable.”
The 15 gyms listed for Canton, OH 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: Canton, OH
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Canton; the other 11 serve Canton from towns including North Canton (5 mi), Massillon (8 mi) and Uniontown (12 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 407 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 7 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Canton?
9 of the 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Blackbird Martial Arts and Self Defense Academy
“Black Bird offers many other classes and programs at a very affordable rate.”
Academy of American Karate
“The instructors are so patient and work well with the kids.”
DMC Martial Arts
“Great place for your children and the whole family to learn self-defense discipline and have fun.”
Team Kriebel Ohio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“I really enjoyed my time here and would highly recommend TKO Jiu-Jitsu to anyone looking for quality instruction and a great training environment.”
Ground Zero MMA
“People in charge take the time to help everyone learn regardless of skill level.”
Waterhouse Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“They are not all about sucking money out of parents no belt fee no test fee price is reasonable and they focus on teaching these kids jiu jitsu period love this school”
Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy
“My son has been attending twice a week for over a year and still looks forward to every class.”
United States Martial Arts Center
“Fantastic Instructor great with kids and family wonderful learning to protect you and your loved ones .”
Tri-County Martial Arts
“Helped me build self-confidence and has given me priceless knowledge on how to defend myself”
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