Lund Martial Arts Academy: Millcreek
“Absolutely love this place, my son is fairly new to this academy and have noticed more confidence in him.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Erie, PA
12 gyms listed · 10 in Erie · 7 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Millcreek Karate
“He started his karate journey in 2020 with virtual sessions and was very impressed with how the staff made sure to engage with each student.”
Erie Krav Maga
“Fun, improves self confidence, and great instructors, and other students are willing to help you learn.”
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3 Elements BJJ and MMA
“Very nice and patient people, if your passionate about the sport and want to work with good people I highly recommend this place.”
Park's Taekwondo Academy
“The owner, instructors and older students are all so AWESOME at Parks.”
Shoshin Jiu Jitsu
“This facility is easily one of the most welcoming and friendly environments I have ever trained in.”
The 12 gyms listed for Erie, PA 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: Erie, PA
10 of the 12 gyms we list are based in Erie; the other 2 serve Erie from Waterford (13 mi) and North East (14 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 344 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "confidence". 7 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the gyms on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Erie?
10 of the 12 gyms sit inside Erie. 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.
King Cobra Karate
“Family friendly, and they take time to help you individually although they do get busy helping others but it's worth the time and extremely good at what they do.”
Mancino Academy Martial Arts
“My Wife trained with John Mancino for self-defense training and couldn't have been more happy with the professionalism & expertise”
Tko-Erie Trinity Karate Organization
“It has very nice people and amazing instructor's, you train hard, take your time when you need to, it's overall an amazing karate school, I highly recommend”
Crisis Readiness
“He delivers a complete wealth of knowledge in both practical and traditional martial arts in the dojo, while also providing the opportunity for in depth knowledge in crisis situations, wilderness survival, and more.”
Humes Martial Arts
“Master Dave Humes and the rest of the the Humes family are kind hearted, genuine and very easy to get along with.”
White Dragon Martial Arts
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