Kroyler Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“The instructors are patient and knowledgeable, and Professor Kroyler is a stand up guy.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Elkhart, IN
2 of these gyms are based in Elkhart; the others serve Elkhart from towns including Edwardsburg, MI (9 mi), Goshen (10 mi) and Mishawaka (11 mi).
8 open weekends · all 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Star Martial Arts
“My son Larry absolutely loves his tiny tiger classes, such a good environment!”
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Revolution Fitness Center
“Always willing to go out of their way to help me work, on me when they see me slacking, they push me to be better not only in the gym but in life it self.”
Barrick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Super nice facility, quality folks here and the instructors/ students are pretty swell folks!”
Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu South Bend
“Laid back atmosphere for the beginners with those ambitious and skilled enough for competition.”
Grapple House BJJ
“The teachers are awesome with the adults and they are great with the kids.”
The 11 gyms listed for Elkhart, IN 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: Elkhart, IN
The 11 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 475 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and communication (64%). 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. We have a website on file for 10 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 2 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 Elkhart?
2 of the 11 gyms sit inside Elkhart. 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.
Suibukan of Indiana
“Great place to learn karate for kids and adults.”
Kyushiki-Ryu School of Kempo-Jutsu
“Sensei Steve Rector was a fantastic teacher and the other students in the class were friendly and helpful.”
Success Martial Arts
“This has been a great place for my son to learn Tae Kwon Do.”
Inhale Exhale School of Yoga & Martial Arts
Burtsfield's Black Belt Academy
“He takes the time to make sure our boys have learned a task and discipline.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Elkhart
- “The sense of achievement through the program is great; he must earn the next level belt - I really like that.” — from a review of Star Martial Arts
- “Best dojo I've ever witnessed. Feels like family, no judgement, all support and knowledge for growth.” — from a review of Barrick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “The coaches are friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. Classes are designed to meet the needs of those just starting out, as well as the experienced upper belts.” — from a review of Grapple House BJJ
- “The coaches are great. Very knowledgeable and patient while still instilling discipline and respect.” — from a review of Revolution Fitness Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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