Flying Tiger Martial Arts
“Master Seo and all of the instructors at Flying Tiger Martial Arts are wonderful teachers.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Garner, NC
3 of these gyms are based in Garner; the others serve Garner from towns including Cary (13 mi), Raleigh (10 mi) and Fuquay-Varina (11 mi).
11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The Verite Foundation
“Each one of them bring their own story, their own passion and their quality to this dynamic group.”
Sword Circle-Llc
“So far only do archery but is a blast with a wonderful teacher.”
Kim's Taekwondo Center
“It has been such a pleasure to watch him and the other students grow in all aspects of their development: confidence, leadership, and respect to name a few.”
Championship Martial Arts
“They do a great job building confidence, and Shihan Jenny brings great energy to every class.”
Bushido USA Dojo
“From the first day, the instructors were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and supportive.”
The 15 gyms listed for Garner, 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: Garner, NC
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,162 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (82%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 19 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 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 Garner?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Garner. 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.
Elite Fire Taekwondo
“11/2/2023 - Being a part of Elite Fire Taekwondo is like a real family, and it feels great to be such a big part of this community.”
Carolina Self Defense & Krav Maga
“I was nervous about going to a self defense class especially one with contact but everyone was friendly, threw in humor and taught us well.”
G13 Brazilian JIU Jitsu HQ US: Martial Arts
“My son and daughter have been training here for around 7 months - amazing experience at every step.”
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Raleigh
“Not only is the self defense, facilities, programs, environment, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu top notch, but the instructors, and everyone else involved are some of the best people I know.”
Irongrip Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Everyone is super friendly so getting to know people is easy but also have some really talented people teaching the classes”
Kalari Adimurai
“Initially, she was worried, but after a few days, she liked the class very much, and now I can see her self-confidence.”
Bull & Bear Gym
“Compared to a dozen gyms i have worked out in, Bull & Bear is top class in equipment, people , friendships made, comradery , ease of working on equipent without waiting, new renovations , clean and military mantra.”
Revolution Modern Martial Arts
“We love the highly engaged and skilled teachers and the variety of the weekly classes.”
Master Kim's World Champion Taekwondo
“This Taekwondo school is perfect in light of useful teaching programs, masters' skillfulness & kindness.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Garner
- “My daughter and son love it, and the disciplines and leadership they developed from practice carry over into their community.” — from a review of Flying Tiger Martial Arts
- “Meeting goals and earning new belts gives my son a lot of pride and confidence, and he loves the challenge of working toward these higher levels and new skills.” — from a review of Elite Fire Taekwondo
- “Very disciplined and encouraging. I wasn't sure when we would find an activity my son would stick with and glad we settled on this one.” — from a review of Bushido USA Dojo
- “The kids enjoy the challenge and become more confident, disciplined, and strong with each class.” — from a review of G13 Brazilian JIU Jitsu HQ US: Martial Arts
- “This has been the best investment we could have made in her self-discipline, self-esteem and physical fitness.” — from a review of Flying Tiger Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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