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Tiger Rock Martial Arts
“We have been going for a couple of years, and TR creates a positive community and an environment where my kids have learned to work hard to achieve their goals.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Colorado Springs, CO
24 gyms listed · all 24 in Colorado Springs · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Krav Maga of Southern Colorado
- Skills
- Confidence
- Cardio
“Anytime an instructor would notice how uncoordinated (I'm saying this, they didn't) I was trying to pick up on a move they would jump in and walk me through it step by step until I understood how to improve what I was doing.”
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The Center For Aikido & Tang Soo Do Studies
- Sensei
“I just moved to Colorado and Miller Sensei and his school has made me feel at home here, I am very thankful I was told about this school,it is helping me let go and relax which I really need.”
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Warrior Fitness Center
“I'm still a rookie but I look forward to the day, with time and more dedication, I can call myself a true "Warrior" and I'm glad to have them along every step of the way.”
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Colorado Victory MMA
- Boxing
- Learn
- Skills
“This place is awesome, started very recently and told coach I'm out of shape and he did nothing but encourage me, people who train here awesome too, they answer all my questions and even help me when I'm struggling with certain things.”
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Universal Kempo Karate (Briargate)
- Life
- Fun
- Teach
“Discipline, respect and confidence are their long-term goals for every student, and they and their instructor cadre will do their best to help everyone get to Black Belt, and beyond, if that is the goal.”
The 24 gyms listed for Colorado Springs, CO 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: Colorado Springs, CO
All 24 gyms we list here are in Colorado Springs itself. We have 51 gyms in Colorado Springs on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,580 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (84%), quality (80%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 20 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 12 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Colorado Springs?
21 of the 24 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.
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Renzo Gracie Colorado Bjj
- Skill
- People
- Knowledge
“In our time here we have not only gained valuable skills and experiences in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we have gained overall confidence and more importantly, we've gained a second family.”
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10th Planet Colorado Springs
- Atmosphere
- Wrestling
- Environment
“The Coach/owner "Tips" who teaches all the main classes in addition to others, has a lifetime of information and knowledge and is there to assist at every level of training.”
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Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo
- Respect
- Community
- Discipline
“Very great place very positive atmosphere a lot of fun and has brought me new perspectives, lots of fun, and has led me to meet a lot of amazing people”
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Family Martial Arts
- Learning
- Parent
- Skills
“You can tell the coaches enjoy what they do and love each of these kids and they pay attention to what level your child needs to be on developmentally.”
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Cfmaf Martial Arts & Fitness
“CFMAF and everyone who works there ensures you feel comfortable, their teaching style is very down to earth, ensures you understand the moves, but they also make sure you're involved even in the younger classes as a parent.”
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Kraken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
- Learn
- MMA
- Professor
“As an adult student with prior experience in Judo, MMA, Law Enforcement techniques, and Army Combatives, Kraken isn't my first school, but ranks at the top of the training I have received.”
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Cies MMA
“I've trained and learned from Mike C (Owner of CIES MMA) sporadically over the years, and I anticipate to make a trip down Colorado Springs (from Canada) to spend a couple sessions at CIES MMA while visiting some great outdoor places.”
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Briargate Taekwondo
- Discipline
- Son
- Learning
“We stayed for two reasons: location was one of the key favors in our decision to sign up at this school, and Instructor Mc Cuistion had always encouraged a little more discipline and respect from the students than some of the younger instructors work...”
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National Karate
- Black Belt
- Toilet Paper
- Humor
“Excellent instructors, super accessible schedules to have more than 1 class a week, this is something that I liked, many schools offer you limitations on schedules here you can make your schedule according to your availability because they have sched...”
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3T Martial Arts
“Not only are we personal friends, I've attended pro-bono trainings he's done for the public that included many older citizens and mothers in order for them to be better capable of protecting themselves.”
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Iron Roots Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Atmosphere
- Learned
“Against my better judgement I went with a buddy from work to this training facility and it turned out to be a solid experience, with solid trainers (Dan and Erin) and solid students.”
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Dictate Tactical Training Center
- Shihan
- Course
- Knows
“The instructor is able to adjust techniques based on the individual's needs, citizen in a self defense situation, security for clubs/bars or law enforcement to control a person while minimizing the injury to the person.”
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Colorado Springs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Professor
- Knowledge
- Learn
“Out of the many jiu-jitsu places that I have visited and trained at across the nation, none compare to the service and technical skill that Bill Hosken provided at his place.”
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Empower Training Center
- Fitness
- Adults
- Knowledge
“If your are looking for a workout like you have never experienced before that gives you cardio, core and resistance all in one, looking to compete or a place to learn self defense Empower Training Center is the place to be.”
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Black Sheep Universe MMA
- Techniques
- Striking
- Confidence
“Alex, the coach, is very knowledgeable and always on top of upcoming events (tournaments, fight opportunities, and even general team building outside of the gym).”
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Iron Forged Martial Arts
- Skills
- Karate
- BJJ
“Sensei JD is a great martial artist and shows professionalism as well as friendship to each and every student , it is a pleasure to train here at Iron Forged!”
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Springs ATA
“We knew that she enjoyed it and had fun doing it so we started to look for another school that would rekindle the fire that she once had instead of spending money on training she no longer enjoyed or wanted to be a part of.”
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Apex Taekwondo Academy
“I have taught martial arts for many of those 21 years of practice, trying so hard, to continue his teachings to the next generation of athletes, in hopes I can somehow repay what was done for me for the next person in line.”
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What students and parents say about gyms in Colorado Springs
- “All the instructors have been nothing but amazing to my daughter and also showing her to build her confidence & gain discipline.” — from a review of Family Martial Arts
- “Fantastic gym/dojo. The staff are incredibly friendly, professional, and know their stuff.” — from a review of Warrior Fitness Center
- “My 10 year old daughter has gained a ton confidence from the one on one direction from instructors, and my 8 year old son is learning a lot of self discipline.” — from a review of Universal Kempo Karate (Briargate)
- “The instructors make sure the students know proper form and work with the students till they are confident in the forms.” — from a review of Briargate Taekwondo
- “All of the instructors including the owners are extremely friendly and helpful really inspiring me personally to do my very best and to achieve my goals at all my belt rank testings and tournaments.” — from a review of Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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