8ight Limbs Academy
“My son loves to go and has built confidence and self defense.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Harlingen, TX
10 gyms listed · 4 in Harlingen · 4 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Garden Warrior Jiu-Jitsu and Combat Sports Academy
“I highly recommend you try it, they offer a free 7 day trial and have adult, women's, teenagers and youngsters classes as well as mma classes...”
Fists For Life MMA
“My son enjoyed it very much and developed the skills needed to do wrestling at his high school”
Empire Combat Academy
“Owners Eric and Ruth are very friendly.”
Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts Training Center
“As soon as we walked in, before even enrolling for classes , Master Sosa made us feel welcomed and after the trial, my son decided right away that this was the Martial Arts Center for him.”
South Texas Capoeira
“So patient and caring with the kids.”
The 10 gyms listed for Harlingen, TX 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: Harlingen, TX
4 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Harlingen; the other 6 serve Harlingen from Brownsville (20 mi) and La Feria (8 mi). 9 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 398 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (75%) and communication (72%). 4 are open on Saturdays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the gyms on this page; 3 publish a contact page; 5 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.
Which gyms listed for Harlingen show a timetable online?
8 of the 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.
Anomaly Jiu Jitsu
“If you are looking for a gym with a consistent schedule, family friendly atmosphere, and skilled training this is the place!”
Black Chapel
Galvan's Martial Arts in Brownsville
“My kids used to go there and loved it also they know how to defend themselves only for the right times to use it.”
Ed's World Class Tae Kwon Do / Karate Academy
“Also I liked that he has free Wednesdays for parents that is a great having this day for parents!!!”
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