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2 of these gyms are based in Harrisonburg; the others serve Harrisonburg from towns including Charlottesville (35 mi), Warrenton (61 mi) and Elkton (12 mi).
9 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 17 gyms listed for Harrisonburg, VA 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.
16 of the 17 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 381 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NASM). 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 17 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 8 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.
2 of the 17 gyms sit inside Harrisonburg. The rest come from other towns inside 70 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.
- “The instructors are kind and knowledgeable, and the diversity of the instruction and disciplined yet friendly environment are creating an engaging and exciting experience for both of our boys at age 8 and 5.” — from a review of Black Belt Success Academy
- “I enrolled my 8 yr old granddaughter and grandson to improve attitude, discipline, and self confidence.” — from a review of World MMA Self Defense
- “This is a great gym! Everyone is super welcoming, from the instructors on down to the lowest white belts.” — from a review of Total Defense Martial Arts
- “Frank has taken the time to encourage my son and help him improve his focus so that he has completed the children's classes and is now a purple belt in the adult class.” — from a review of Annese Martial Arts
- “If you’re looking for a highly professional dojo that also feels like a family, look no further.” — from a review of Black Belt Success Academy
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