Berserkersmma
“Amazing coach the best at breaking up moves showing you step by step”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Elizabeth, NJ
2 of these gyms are based in Elizabeth; the others serve Elizabeth from towns including Brooklyn, NY (13 mi), Harrison (6 mi) and Maplewood (6 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Team Jucão Elizabeth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ
“The best academy for jiu jitsu 👏👏👏 …”
Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“They are welcoming from the first day you join, very knowledgeable, and over all great people.”
Ardon Sweet Science Gym
“We have an 8-year-old girl and a 15-year-old teenager there and they like it.”
Warriors Dojo
“They have a caring staff, knowledgeable Sensei and a great group of black belts to motivate and train excellence in traditional karate.”
High Impact Martial Arts
“Excellent place, excellent treatment of the sensei towards the students and parents”
The 15 gyms listed for Elizabeth, NJ 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: Elizabeth, NJ
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 955 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (97%) and communication (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 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 Elizabeth?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Elizabeth. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“I love how it starts off “fun” for the little ones and gets more serious as they transition.”
THE BMA Dojo
“The workers here are so helpful and their work is amazing!”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“Both my daughter and son have been attending Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing for almost three years and absolutely love it.”
Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
“All children at all levels are welcomed, I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon Blue Life Karate and to see my son become apart of the family there.”
Remix MMA
“The head instructor Danny is a savant in martial arts having black belts and competed in several arts including jiu jitsu, boxing and mma at the highest level.”
Master Curry Karate Jujutsu Ryu ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️
“He is learning karate as well as life lessons, respect, and gaining self confidence with every class.”
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Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“They both pay a lot of attention to detail, but are patient with experienced martial artists and newcomers alike.”
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Kickboxing
“Everyone is super friendly and inclusive and wants you to succeed in your goals wether it is to train for your next mma match or just to lose some weight.”
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Elite Martial Arts of Brooklyn
“I've seen so much progress in my toddler in the short period of time she has been participating in Elite Martial Arts!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Elizabeth
- “They not only teach the children discipline physically, but how to be more confident and leaders.” — from a review of Elite Martial Arts of Brooklyn
- “They have helped her with discipline, confidence, focus and best of all self defense.” — from a review of Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
- “The discipline & life lessons instilled into our children; the techniques, execution, forms and self-defense has helped shaped the character of my son.” — from a review of Master Curry Karate Jujutsu Ryu ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️
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