Garami Jiu Jitsu
“The camaraderie here at this gym leads to comfort which leads to an environment where children can learn and discover their strengths.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Fayetteville, NC
12 gyms listed · 9 in Fayetteville · 7 open weekends · all 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Martial Arts of NC
“Love the place love how close it Is to Fort liberty love that it's a military friendly dojo with a lot of service members going there highly recommend this place”
Elevo Dynamics
“Fantastic program that I would recommend Elevo if you want to put your youth in a program”
Leadership Martial Arts & Krav Maga
“Her daily life has changed, increasing her leadership, respect, and overall courage.”
Team Tiger Karate Club
“We are grateful for Sensei Cook and all of the other instructors who have contributed to my son's success.”
Sgro Combatives
“The kids enjoy the tournaments, I like that they learn discipline and get a lot of exercise.”
The 12 gyms listed for Fayetteville, NC 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: Fayetteville, NC
9 of the 12 gyms we list are based in Fayetteville; the other 3 serve Fayetteville from Hope Mills (8 mi), Raeford (10 mi) and Sanford (14 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 582 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 7 are open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. We have a website on file for 10 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Fayetteville?
7 of the 12 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.
Garami Jiu Jitsu Cape Fear
“The trainers are very kind as well and passionate about teaching from what I observed.”
Rou Long Ma School of Chinese Martial Arts
“Both men are incredible martial artists, very skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable of Northern Fist Shaolin Kung Fu and Yang Family Taijiquan.”
World Combat Taekwondo
“Bobby is a grate teacher honest dedicated to teaching the arts the proper way recommend to anyone that's serious about learning the way of the warrior”
Action Zone CMA
“The instructors will really help to develop self discipline in your child.”
Smith Family Dojo
“My son has only been going for a short time, but he loves it!”
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts
“The staff working their is wonderful and you can tell they really enjoy what they do and are very kind with the kids.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Fayetteville
- “All are welcome here ages 3 and up. My kids have learned to be confident, disciplined, and motivated to achieve their goals.” — from a review of Team Tiger Karate Club
- “Sensei Hakim has developed a program that not only teaches children/adults the art of escape; it also instills character, discipline and confidence.” — from a review of Elevo Dynamics
- “Watching my 4 year old son grow in confidence and discipline through the beginner classes has been truly rewarding.” — from a review of Garami Jiu Jitsu
- “My son has been in the homeschool class for a year and a half now and it's been awesome to see him grow as an individual inside the dojo.” — from a review of Martial Arts of NC
- “My daughter has been going to this dojo for more than 3 years, she is almost 14 now and still loves it!” — from a review of Team Tiger Karate Club
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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