Warrior Defense Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Starting a new sport can be daunting, but the team at Warrior Defense made me immediately feel like family.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near DeLand, FL
1 of these gyms is based in DeLand; the others serve DeLand from towns including Deltona (9 mi), Orange City (6 mi) and Daytona Beach (17 mi).
10 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fusion Martial Arts School
“I have made a tremendous amount of progress as a BJJ practitioner after three months and I can see myself doing BJJ the rest of my life.”
Darkwolfmma
“Darkwolf MMA is the best place I have been to they make you feel comfortable and everyone there is kind.”
Summit Fight BJJ
“Putting his student's individual needs at the front, guided with a principled approach; prioritizing safety and comfort in the school.”
The Kenpo Karate Chophouse Deltona
“If you want your child to learn karate in an environment that is warm, caring and positive with instructors that truly care for the children, then The Kenpo Karate Chophouse is the best place to go!”
Global Champion Karate
“They have gained a lot of confidence as well as skills, physical strength, and even improved their posture.”
The 24 gyms listed for DeLand, 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: DeLand, FL
23 of the 24 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,406 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (78%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 12 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 18 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for DeLand?
10 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.
Deltona Martial Arts Center
“My son has been trained by Master Will for some time now and I can really see the improvements.”
Full Circle Martial Arts
“The 3 main instructors, Brittany, Ryan, and Jeremy are amazing, patient, and teach all of the student's the best values of being a part of this school both as a team and individually.”
Louis Oscar Wing Chun Kung Fu
“He is very patient, and thorough when he explains the reasons for particular moves and techniques.”
All American Karate Florida
“A great choice for anyone looking for training for themselves or their children!”
Fighting Evolved
“Professor Drew teaches several different kinds of martial arts that you can hardly find anywhere else, and blends them in a way that is practical and effective for street defense.”
Orlando Wing Chun
“He gave advice with a humble heart complimented me on my footwork structure and gave me some good pointers helped me out”
Isshinryu Karate-Do & Self-Defense
“Lsshin Ryu karate is a wonderful martial art.”
Black Lightning Martial Arts
“The teachers are very good with the kids, great prices and small classes!”
Mangrove Martial Arts Academy
United Legion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The classes are a good mix of takedowns, self-defense, sport, and grappling.”
Master Wayne's Family Martial Arts Center
“Our daughter had many opportunities to learn, compete, and eventually instruct others as she took her journey through 2nd decided black belt”
Hero Academy Martial Arts & Leadership
“The kids are excited to go to class twice a week because Sensei is an amazing teacher and treats everyone with compassion and kindness.”
Stan Lee's United Martial Arts.
“The background training of the staff is deep and are role models for other martial art programs.”
6 Levels Apopka Martial Arts
“Been training since 2007, this is one of the nicest, cleanest gyms I have ever been too.”
Academy Of Martial Arts
“My son has been attending Academy of Martial Arts for 3 years now and he loves it!”
Ralph Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu
“The instructors are truly world class, highly skilled and maybe more importantly, they are PHENOMENAL human beings that makes every class a BLAST!”
Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy
“I enjoyed Brian's classes and instruction so much that my interest has gone beyond self defense and progressed into a passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
Sasaki Judo
“The wife of the sensei is very kind and welcoming to the dojo when I first wanted to spectate and was more than willing to answer any questions I had.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near DeLand
- “Professor Mark is absolutely amazing with my kids and all of the kids and grownups in the dojo.” — from a review of Warrior Defense Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “Everyone has been so patient with me! I would highly recommend this dojo to anyone that is new to judo and those that are experienced.” — from a review of Sasaki Judo
- “The children's classes are particularly noteworthy, instilling discipline, confidence, and respect in young practitioners.” — from a review of Ralph Gracie Florida Jiu-Jitsu
- “They are learning the rewards of consistent practice and discipline in a community and with instructors who are committed to seeing each student grow and succeed.” — from a review of Hero Academy Martial Arts & Leadership
- “I have emailed prior to the visit to the dojo, and their communication was very professional and fast in answering my questions, too.” — from a review of Sasaki Judo
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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