Jupiter Kickboxing
“Amazing gym, owner will pay individual attention to you and knows his stuff!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Dallas, TX
21 gyms listed · all 21 in Dallas · 1 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · all 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas
“I lost the use of my left arm at 18 and the instructors are always willing to take extra time with me to find variations and alternative moves to accommodate my disability and that works with my game plan.”
Master Lee's Taekwondo Academy
“It is both motivating and uplifting for the child, and such a wonderful way to incorporate the character building and discipline of taekwondo.”
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Alex Martins Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“My daughter loves her classes~ 4 days a week which helps with parents with hectic schedules!”
Gracie ONE Jiu Jitsu Academy
“We appreciate the coaches and staff for their readiness to help answer questions and how interactive they are with the children.”
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands
“They also focus on a value each month and talk about this with the kids at each class (ex: good sportsmanship, honesty, generosity, etc).”
The 21 gyms listed for Dallas, 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: Dallas, TX
All 21 gyms we list here are in Dallas itself. We have 34 gyms in Dallas on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,563 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. 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 7 on Sundays. Domain records put 11 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. We have a website on file for all 21 of the gyms on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 7 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 Dallas?
17 of the 21 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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Rio Jiu Jitsu Lifestyle
“Head coach Rafael is as knowledgeable and technical as anyone you'll meet and also an incredible teacher and communicator.”
DFW Combat Co
“I really like the fact that I found a place where the culture allows me to train without worrying about getting hurt.”
Bushido Jiujitsu • Strength
“World class instruction for competition and self defense taught by Masters who are from the birthplace of Brazilian jiu jitsu”
Central Martial Arts
“Everyone here is fantastic, my two children, ages 4 and 6, are learning so many skills, discipline, building confidence and making new friends.”
Perennial Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“He takes the time to understand individual body limitations (I was age 50 when I started training) and tailors his teachings accordingly, ensuring that everyone grasps the essence of jiujitsu while respecting their physical boundaries.”
My Martial Arts
“He is a wonderful instructor, passionate, dedicated and patient, and he has a very special heart, he help people with disabilities, the people who needs it the most.”
S2 Strategic Defense
“I am inexperienced and Nik taught me a lot and was very professional.”
Quintana MMA & Fitness
“Great environment great community I recommend it he is a great coach”
Southside Mixed Martial Arts
“My daughter just recently just got her first stripe on her belt and we couldn't be more proud.”
Dallas Capoeira
“Fun and knowledgeable place to learn Capoeira!”
144 Academy Jiu Jitsu/Self-Defense/Fitness
“Great gym to train, great instructor and teammates as a veteran finding a gym that are also full of veterans makes it feel even more welcoming”
Seo Martial Arts Academy
“We will continue coming here, he is very patient, passionate, tolerant and strict at the same time, his classes are good to create a good environment with discipline and respect to others.”
Lee's White Leopard Kung-fu
“He teaches classical martial arts in an easy to understand, step by step manner for all skills levels.”
Ahn's Tae Kwon Do
“Master Ahn and his team are so kind and genuinely care about their student's growth and build their confidence.”
Aikido of Dallas
“It's great that they allow anyone to come and observe their classes before one decides to commit.”
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What students and parents say about gyms in Dallas
- “In both my children, I’ve seen increased confidence, improved discipline and listening, and of course flexibility and strength.” — from a review of Central Martial Arts
- “Gaining self-confidence, self-esteem, discipline, and respect barely scratches the surface of the skills and life lessons that I've obtained during my tenure at Ahn's.” — from a review of Ahn's Tae Kwon Do
- “I’ve seen them work extremely well with helping kids build confidence as well as with kids needing impulse control-- all through using positive discipline techniques.” — from a review of Master Lee's Taekwondo Academy
- “The instructors were knowledgeable and kind, and the higher belts made sure I was safe.” — from a review of Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu of Dallas
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