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Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
- Atmosphere
- Train
- BJJ
“I brought my two boys and even though they were too young for the class, ages 3 & 4, John still allowed them to participate and the instructors were very accommodating.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Cleveland, OH
24 gyms listed · 5 in Cleveland · 1 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Green Dragon Tai Chi and Qigong
- Knowledge
- Classes
- Learning
“Chris is different and he teaches an all encompassing Taiji that includes internal energy work, Taoist philosophy and martial/self defense applications of Taiji.”
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Raven's Post Gym & Gaman Dojo
- Safety
- Goals
- Martial Arts
“He's also flexible & interested in helping you reach whatever goals you have through your training -- whether that's fitness, self-defense, better mental well-being, or some combination.”
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Strike Force Taekwon Do
- Learning
- Taekwondo
- Discipline
“A very inclusive school that not only the Instructors works well with special needs students also the rest of the community embraces each and everyone of them.”
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Cleveland Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
- Learn
- Atmosphere
“Within one year my overall flexibility, strength, cardio, balance, and overall capability completely turned around in a way I never imagined with how bad my health used to be, let alone my fighting capability.”
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Hillcrest Academy of Goshin
“Hillcrest is simply the best dojo in the Greater Cleveland area.”
The 24 gyms listed for Cleveland, 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: Cleveland, OH
5 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Cleveland; the other 19 serve Cleveland from towns including Solon (13 mi), Brooklyn (4 mi) and Independence (5 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,572 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (81%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 6 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 Cleveland?
5 of the 24 gyms sit inside Cleveland. The rest come from other towns inside 25 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.
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Kuk Sool Won ️ of Cleveland
“I came into martial arts later in life and it's been such an incredible experience for me because of PSBN David and his school!”
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Endrizzi's Martial Arts
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VIA Martial Arts
- Train
- Capoeira
- Culture
“Anthony Santo Domingo offers really technical instruction, breaking down maneuvers into smaller, precise movements and gives each individual custom feedback on where they are at.”
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Horizon ATA Martial Arts
- Skills
- Son
- Karate
“If you are looking for a place for your child to have fun, build confidence, make friends and exercise in a safe environment, I recommend Horizon ATA and Karate for Kids!”
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Inspire Martial Arts
“Things the kids learn (parents too by the way) are very important in building up those personal and social relationships not just with someone but mostly important with yourselves.”
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Master Marr's Taekwon-do
“The students work together and the higher belts help teach the newer students certain skills as well as set the example of behavior that Master Marr and Master Bayless expect and enforce.”
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Strong Style MMA and Training Center
- Classes
- Coaches
- Facility
“I have been working with Nicolai for the last 4 1/2 months with nutrition annd I finally have been able to balance my health and my nutrition (and making amazing progress to get where I want to be) and still enjoy life.”
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Twinsburg Karate Institute (Tki)
- Respect
- Sensei
- Discipline
“His dojo is his way more than karate; it's a community where leadership, respect, self control, self worth, kindness, social and overall life skills can be witnessed and learned in a safe place.”
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Devil Dog Martial Arts
- Attention
- Skill
- Train
“Master Greg, combines his background in taekwondo, Brazilian jiu jitsu and the Marines martial arts program into a blended style characterized by fast and dynamic stand-up fighting and technical grappling.”
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Shaolin Kung Fu Institute
“He truly if one of the great masters of our time, learning multiple disciplines and passing the knowledge on to the next generation, not only teaching the combative side of the arts but also the discipline and confidence to becoming a better person.”
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North Coast Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Self Defense
- Learn
- Class
“Classes are offered every day with additional hour of open mat after each class, so you will have plenty of opportunities to roll, drill, or ask questions.”
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Vanyo Martial Arts
- Skills
- Train
- Competition
“Vanyo's Martial Art is a great place to train for everyone – whether you want to become a serious competitor, learn self defense, or even as a means to exercise and stay healthy.”
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JK Kang Taekwondo
“They are doing an awesome job with sanitizing everything before and after class, wearing face masks, online classes and social distancing in these crazy times.”
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Brooklyn Kung Fu/ U.S. Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Academy
“Saw previous review on how someone felt discriminated against and this is a small owned family business and has all walks of life and races I highly doubt any discrimination was happening.”
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Control Martial Arts
- BJJ
- Knowledge
- Muay Thai
“Having little to no previous training, I went from barely knowing how to throw a punch, to developing a strong base in the arts of Kali, Panantukan, Muay Thai, and Jeet Kune Do.”
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Riverview Martial Arts & Fitness
“Even if you or your daughter remembers just one thing from taking this class (lock your car door, then put your seat belt on like it's second nature), it was worth every minute!”
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Karate For Kids
- Skills
- Confidence
- Parent
“Not much they can do about that, but it does get somewhat crowded, especially with one group coming out while the other group is trying to change into their uniform.”
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Master Kwon's World Champion Taekwondo Martial Arts
“On the sparring team, Coach Anthony has inspired and motivated them to be their best, work harder than they thought possible, and take responsibility for their improvement.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Cleveland, OH Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$93
Maximum cost
$470
National Average
$149
Avg Per Hour Rates
$62
$124
$186
Fair price range is based on 537 cost profiles
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