First Taekwondo
“My son and I have been students for over 2 years and I can't say enough about this school.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Chandler, AZ
24 gyms listed · 15 in Chandler · 22 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Chandler MMA
“The staff is incredible and the owners are passionate, and genuinely great people.”
Van Buren Jiu Jitsu Chandler
“I tell anyone who will listen about this place and look forward to all that will be learned.”
Ultimate Kombat Fitness
“Great martial arts school, great atmosphere very friendly people and super knowledgeable staff.”
Master Shin's World Class Tae Kwon Do
“Through his Tae Kwon Do lessons, he's not only mastering the martial art but also acquiring essential values such as manners and ethics.”
MUV Martial Arts West Chandler
“They are not only teach the kids martial art skills, but also provide guidance for their development that could benefit the kids life time long!”
The 24 gyms listed for Chandler, AZ 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: Chandler, AZ
15 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Chandler; the other 9 serve Chandler from towns including Tempe (9 mi), Mesa (11 mi) and Gilbert (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,612 reviews; 10 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 (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 22 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 14 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 10 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Chandler?
15 of the 24 gyms sit inside Chandler. The rest come from other towns inside 15 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
JKA Karate of Arizona
“The discipline, the learning, the warmth, it truly feels like the best place to learn Karate!!!!”
Gracie Barra Chandler Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Adult classes are great for beginners to get introduced to the move movements and techniques before you are ready to start sparring.”
Ric Centron Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The comp class is challenging the training superb and your training partners challenging while keeping it cool.”
Chandler Martial Arts Center
“My kids are excited to go every week, and are learning so many amazing skills (many of them personal character/confidence skills)”
Kioto BJJ Southwest
“Whether you're new to BJJ, thinking about coming back to the mats, or a seasoned practitioner; come get your roll on and you'll see exactly what I mean.”
NB Taekwondo & Fitness Center
“The facility is professional and I love the incorporation of conditioning, self defense, and form work!”
Arizona Shotokai USA
“My kids have been part of this karate dojo for a year now and they love it.”
Mountainside Martial Arts Center
“The school is apart of Wado-Ryu karate based in Japan, and Sensei Rick is one of the top teachers in the US.”
ACS Martial Arts
“Master Ray and his team are fantastic - not only with adults, but with children as well.”
Korea Tae Kwon DO Academy
“They have great instructors and they pay attention to every individual's learning needs.”
Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
“I started taking training at EVKM two weeks ago, I really like the atmosphere, everyone is friendly, the instructors are patient and the senior students are helpful.”
Awakening Warriors
“In having the opportunity recently to work with them in our fitness journey the owners G and Amy both expressed a deep understanding, abundance of knowledge, sharp skills and profound love for what they do.”
Sunshine's Boxing
“As someone who has never taken any form of martial arts prior, I had my anxieties about starting one now, but these were all immediately quelled upon arrival.”
Arizona Combat Sports
“I've been lucky enough to be training here since I took my first intro classes and have no reason to look anywhere else.”
Carlson Gracie Team AZ
“High quality facility matched with people welcoming to visitors and new members.”
Ares East Mesa BJJ Academy
“I love how willing both the instructors and people you train with are to help out and teach throughout classes and rolling.”
Dan's Gym Boxing
“It's also one of the very few places in the US you can learn legitimate Kickboxing as a martial art that isn't just cardio.”
Farias Jiu-Jitsu
“Marissa definitely makes it feel warm and welcoming, the people here are very nice and we love our coaches and our jiu jitsu family!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Chandler
- “I highly recommend coming to this academy. Along with great masters, they teach values such as discipline and respect, and offer a great workout.” — from a review of Korea Tae Kwon DO Academy
- “My son really enjoys going here. Good to see him learning some discipline and focus and interested in working toward achievements.” — from a review of First Taekwondo
- “10/10 recommend this gym. I've been here to damn near 3 years now and the level of self-confidence, discipline and inner-peace I've gained from here is unmatched.” — from a review of Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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