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These gyms serve Colonie from nearby bases in towns including Albany, Schenectady and Latham.
24 gyms listed · 1 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for Colonie, 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.

The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,044 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (83%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
All 24 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.
- “After a short time enrolled there my son (6 yrs old) showed great improvement in self-discipline and increased confidence.” — from a review of Pai's Taekwondo
- “The afterschool staff consistently provides both a positive and caring environment, with a focus on instilling the core values of the school, “respect, discipline, and integrity”.” — from a review of Master Yang's Martial Arts Center
- “Besides being a world class Jiu Jitsu instructor and a world champion at the black belt level, Ed is super friendly, positive, and has a great sense of humor.” — from a review of Atlas Jiu Jitsu
- “Shifu Lucas shows the mixture of kindness, patience, and discipline that allows my son to flourish.” — from a review of Breaking Wave Martial Arts
- “Pai's Taekwondo has helped my son develop the self-discipline to overcome many of his attention struggles while simultaneously rebuilding his self-confidence and desire to make friends.” — from a review of Pai's Taekwondo
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