Academy of Combat Arts Fargo
“The team at ACA is exceptional, embracing her warmly and fostering a true family dynamic.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Fargo, ND
10 gyms listed · 6 in Fargo · 3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 22, 2026
Qualification Criteria for best of Winners
Minimum Overall Score
98 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.2 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
Read our methodology Prominent finalists
Fargo BJJ Academy
“The class got straight to the point learning technique, no wasting time with conditioning or warm ups which I prefer.”
Red River Traditional
“Grand Master Jim is a fantastic teacher, has an exceptional grasp on fighting styles and techniques and lives the Tenets of Tae Kwon Do every day.”
Hidden Teachings Karate
“I grew up in this Dojo, as a kid with lots of energy and anger, karate was the perfect activity to make me the man I am today.”
Carter's Martial Arts Academy
ATA Martial Arts
“The instructors all bring something to the table in ways of teaching and it keeps them engaged and having fun👍🏼 …”
The 10 gyms listed for Fargo, ND 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: Fargo, ND
6 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Fargo; the other 4 serve Fargo from West Fargo (2 mi) and Moorhead, MN (4 mi). 9 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 327 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 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.
Which gyms listed for Fargo show a timetable online?
All 10 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Northwest Martial Arts Academy
“Not only is it a great way to get into shape but the Masters are 2 amazing people who care about their students and want to make sure they have the best life tools.”
Agassiz Dojo
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Marquart's Tae Kwon Do and Kumdo
“I learned a great deal about diligence and commitment.”
Shou Shu Martial Arts
“If your looking for more then just karate you cant ask for a better place then Shou Shu martial arts, my son has learned more than just self defense and has grown immensely as a young man.”
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