Best Martial Arts Classes in Dayton, OH
24 gyms listed · 10 in Dayton · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Tenbears Martial Arts Academy
- Self Defense
- Train
- Environment
SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Judo
- Skilled
- BJJ
Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC
Meng's Martial Arts
Dayton Muay Thai
The 24 gyms listed for Dayton, 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: Dayton, OH
10 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Dayton; the other 14 serve Dayton from towns including Centerville (10 mi), Fairborn (10 mi) and Troy (16 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,086 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (72%) and communication (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 8 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Dayton?
18 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.
Gi Yu Dojo
- Lessons
- Community
- Sensei
Dayton Quest Martial Arts
Ohio Budokan Martial Arts
Taiyo Washin Ryu Karate
Dayton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
- Learn
- Skill
- Train
Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
- Learn
- Self Defense
Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School
- Respect
- Skills
- Confidence
Brown Institute
Defensive Training Solutions
- Handgun
- CCW
- Knowledge
TNT Midwest Martial Arts Academy Inc.
- Belt
- Environment
- Learn
Carlson Gracie Dayton H.Q.
- BJJ
- Knowledge
- Judo
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo
Dayton Vision MMA
- Team
- Coaches
- Skills
Xing Yi Kung Fu
- Principles
- Pushing Hands
- Learn
Warrior Silat Martial Arts
- Classes
- Learning
- Skills
Queen City Grappling Club
- Mat
- Facility
- Atmosphere
Troy Martial Arts
Budokai Academy of Martial Arts Middletown
- Granddaughter
- Confidence
- People
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