Tama Martial Arts
“Great incorporation of mind and body to build confidence to defend yourself!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Dayton, OH
15 gyms listed · 9 in Dayton · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Dayton Muay Thai
“Great teachers, great staff, all around great place to practice martial arts!”
Meng's Martial Arts
“His entire family, is an addition to the world of MMA and instructing our youth to a greater future and teaching skills to navigate life's many obstacles along the way!!”
Tenbears Martial Arts Academy
“This place just makes you feel like your at home it's price is amazing and 6 years to 16 years every month we have really fun stuff like nerf war.”
Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC
“Grand Master Bayley cultivates an environment that allows the individual to move at their own pace and embrace competition or self improvement, or both based on what each person is seeking to achieve.”
SG Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Would recommend 👍👍👍 The gym is clean , coaches are nice and talented and the front staff is very nice.”
The 15 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
9 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Dayton; the other 6 serve Dayton from towns including Huber Heights (5 mi), Moraine (5 mi) and Kettering (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,064 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 7 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?
13 of the 15 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
“The owner has been gracious enough to allow us to practice Sumo here.”
Ohio Budokan Martial Arts
“They are patient, but their no-nonsense approach fosters a sense of duty and responsibility in the students.”
Dayton Quest Martial Arts
“A true self defense martial art of mind, body, spirit, and character.”
Dayton MMA
“Professor Chris and the entire crew at Dayton were extremely accommodating and friendly during my visit here.”
Soma Academy Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The main instructors, Matt and Garrett, are fantastic at gearing their lessons toward your experience level, making you feel comfortable, and making class fun.”
Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School
“The instructors teach more than just martial arts, but also emphasize respect, self control, discipline, confidence etc.”
Carlson Gracie Dayton H.Q.
“I have been around this for a lot of years, and Prof Travis is the best around.”
Dayton Bujinkan Dojo
“It's a great place to meet people and to learn this art.”
Dayton Vision MMA
“All the staff there are good family oriented people and are constantly progressing to improve the gym and the experience of all the students and members!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Dayton
- “The instructors are knowledgeable and provide a positive environment while teaching valuable tenants of respect, character, honor, discipline, and self worth among others.” — from a review of Tenbears Martial Arts Academy
- “Our sensei and the black belts are welcoming and work tirelessly to help everyone at the dojo be successful.” — from a review of Gi Yu Dojo
- “My daughter is 6 and loves taekwondo! It's helping with confidence, discipline, and self defense.” — from a review of Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School
- “The instructors are knowledgeable and provide a positive environment while teaching valuable tenants of respect, character, honor, discipline, and self worth among others.” — from a review of Tenbears Martial Arts Academy
- “Children learn self-defense but also other incredibly important tools and skills such as patience, respect for parents, and self-control.” — from a review of Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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