Cardonas Academy OF Martial Arts
“This place is awesome for kids because it teaches them important skills such as discipline self control confidence perseverance and most importantly to have fun.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Deerfield Beach, FL
3 of these gyms are based in Deerfield Beach; the others serve Deerfield Beach from towns including Boynton Beach (16 mi), West Palm Beach (31 mi) and North Miami Beach (26 mi).
18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Zynergy Martial Arts West Palm Beach
“My daughter, 8 years old, has been a student of Master Garcia's at the same program since she was 5 years old, but has been a member of the Martial Arts family since she was born.”
Ultimate Kenpo Warriors
“Let me say this you cannot buy your belt in this school you have to earn it that's what I love about my brother in Kenpo and a friend Alex Perez and his family”
Allstar Martial Arts Academy West Palm Beach
“Since he has started, our son has improved in his focus, self-control, respect and coordination, he has carried these disciplines over in his daily life and in school.”
Aviv Jiu Jitsu
“Not only are the owners 100% legit legends in the art of BJJ , but they also run a tight ship in this beautiful & elegant safe environment …… and I respect that.”
Palm Beach Karate School
“They have shown our family in a very difficult time how they come through as a family school to be there as support system for my child and I couldn't of picked a more caring and loving place.”
The 24 gyms listed for Deerfield Beach, FL 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: Deerfield Beach, FL
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 2,038 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (92%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 18 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 18 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Deerfield Beach?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Deerfield Beach. The rest come from other towns inside 35 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.
Tigers of Choy Lee Fut/ Joe Keit Martial Arts
“I've been in martial arts for over 15 years and Joe Kent's Kung Fu is at the top of the pack for its amazing school, instructors, curriculum and dedication to students.”
Strength 4 Combat
“The owner (Frank) is a very nice guy and fantastic instructor for anyone of any age or fitness level, and there are a wide range of classes to choose from.”
Moti Horenstein's Krav-Maga & MMA
“Also the black belts/instructors realy take an interest in us students and offer much good experience, positive energy, and life saving skills to learn from.”
Rogue Wave Martial Arts
“Im new to Jiu Jitsu and realize it's like learning a new language so this craft is something you have to dedicate time and patience to if you want to advance over time.”
Fight Sports Deerfield Beach
“Great atmosphere for beginners with minimal experience and has attracted an abundance of advanced training partners willing to share their wealth of knowledge & experience.”
Marcus Aurelio Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Their experience and knowledge of the art has extended beyond Jiu Jitsu and Marcus Aurelio is also my mentor for personal family matters and business relations.”
Valente Brothers
“If you live in the Miami area or are traveling like me you will find at Valente Brothers Jiu Jitsu the place to practice and learn self defense jiu jitsu in a safe, friendly and extremely passionate environment.”
American Top Team Deerfield
“A phenomenal place to learn, the Sensei's are extremely competent but equally important is the fact that every student there strives to help you learn.”
American College Of Martial Arts
“Really good atmosphere master chip takes the time with each individual at the level they are at an give them the attention they deserve to move forward”
Raise Leaders
“As a parent, I appreciate the service aspect they instill from even the youngest class; everyone helps to clean up and the older kids volunteer in the kiddo class.”
Flowhouse Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Whether you're a beginner or advanced, Flow House BJJ offers a nurturing environment for individual growth and family bonding through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu”
Xcell Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Professor jorge santiago is a black belt in brazilian jiu jitsu and judo, and a very accomplished mixed martial artist that competed in the UFC and Sengoku.”
After School / Barak Martial Arts / Summer Camp
“Not only are they teaching my children the fundamentals of self-defense and discipline, but they also instilled a sense of confidence in them through love and care.”
Boynton Beach Martial Arts Academy
“He is clearly knowledgeable, but perhaps more importantly he is great at transferring that knowledge to beginners like myself in a way that makes it fun and easy to digest.”
Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Does not matter your level Professor Galarza has a sincere, engaging and positive approach with all his students and will make sure you get the most out of each training session!”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Pompano Beach
“The gym is very clean, everyone is very cool and welcoming to beginners and Matt Walsh, the owner/instructor, is a great teacher and very knowledgeable.”
Royal Palm Beach Jiu-Jitsu
“I've been here for 2 months and I gotta say this is a home away from home , here you're gonna have a hard workout , valuable lessons , and a family .”
Palm Beach Martial Arts
“Each one is personable and kind to my 4 year old son, who currently trains there, while also being strict and making sure he learns the respect and discipline expected of someone in a martial art.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Deerfield Beach
- “Honestly amazing! We decided to try taekwondo to teach my son more focus and discipline, and within the first week we saw improvement.” — from a review of Palm Beach Martial Arts
- “Very good school, very professional, my son practices karate and they teach them to be polite, persistent, disciplined and to defend themselves.” — from a review of Palm Beach Karate School
- “Just 2 weeks in I felt incredible. My physical shape improved tremendously, my mental health skyrocketed, and I felt more calm, composed and disciplined than ever.” — from a review of Tigers of Choy Lee Fut/ Joe Keit Martial Arts
- “They encourage kids to not only do well in their training, but also in school and their personal lives by teaching discipline, courage, and confidence.” — from a review of Allstar Martial Arts Academy West Palm Beach
- “When I signed up my kids I wanted discipline, focus, and to learn to defend themselves and that is exactly what they are learning in a great atmosphere.” — from a review of Flowhouse Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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