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Gracie Allegiance Texas
“I've seen a lot of growth in my son since he first started and the classes are great when it comes to teaching your kid to lose graciously.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Corpus Christi, TX
15 gyms listed · 14 in Corpus Christi · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Corpus Christi Family Martial Arts Academy
“I can see a big difference in my daughter due to amazing structure.”
Tutela Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
“I had so much fun rolling with the ladies there they were tough and technical even made some new friends.”
Presa Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu
“I personally don't leave my kids anywhere without supervision and I feel safe leaving my kids during class, my kids enjoy the socialization and feel empowered to protect themselves if necessary.”
Corpus Christi Brazilian Capoeira
“This is a great way to have your child build confidence and learn some great defense.”
Weapons At Hand MMA Academy
“Absolutely a great place for your young ones to learn self defense”
The 15 gyms listed for Corpus Christi, TX 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: Corpus Christi, TX
14 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Corpus Christi; the other one serves Corpus Christi from Portland (11 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 471 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. We have a website on file for 11 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 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 Corpus Christi?
14 of the 15 gyms sit inside Corpus Christi. The rest come from other towns inside 20 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.
American Revolution Muay Thai & Submission Center
“I came in from out of town and visited this gym, he definitely helped me with fixing some issues in my technique and the overall workout was awesome.”
Kicks Martial Arts
“I took my 4 year old son and they really gave him the attention to help him learn and stay focused.”
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“A great place for your children to learn how to defend themselves”
Hardstyle Fitness Academy
“Jake is a great coach and better person, he genuinely cares about your fitness goals and adjusts workouts to ensure that you finish but push yourself to become stronger.”
London Fitness and Martial Arts
“The instructors have instilled in her a belief in her own abilities and taught her valuable life skills such as perseverance, resilience, and self-confidence.”
Gracie Humaitá Corpus Christi
“The best decision was signing my son up for a class that I knew would be so beneficial to his life but it became much more than that.”
Academy of Asian Martial Arts
“Best teacher in self defense and discipline my daughter started here when she is 8 years old now she is 21, skills still there she got bullied when she is middle school by white male kids because she is Asian make fun of her this kids never get a chance to defend themselves when my daughter confronted them, since then they stay away from Asian kids like her.”
5 Points Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Perfect academy for Kids and Adults to learn jiujutsu and to train jiujutsu for beginners and long term athletes”
Half Shell Jiu-Jitsu
“If you live in this area and haven't studied under Coach Adam and Coach Roger, then you are quite frankly, missing out.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Corpus Christi
- “My highest recommendation for any parent looking to teach their kids self defense, self discipline, and confidence.” — from a review of Gracie Allegiance Texas
- “They have also gone out of their way to ensure the dojo is a welcoming space free of negativity where anyone, child and adult alike, feel safe and comfortable to learn.” — from a review of Corpus Christi Family Martial Arts Academy
- “Very nice and friendly atmosphere, and Freddie is well respected and has a greatly disciplined class!” — from a review of American Revolution Muay Thai & Submission Center
- “I’m very grateful for this dojo. They are like family now.” — from a review of Corpus Christi Family Martial Arts Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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