Aikido of Nassau County Inc
“Amazing, friendly, encouraging, and extremely experienced instructors, great practice space and very welcoming environment.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Hempstead, NY
These gyms serve Hempstead from nearby bases in towns including Elmont, Queens and East Rockaway.
15 gyms listed · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Popkin-Brogna Jujitsu Center
“The instructors are patient with him they teach him so much that I see how it reflects at home…the environment is so welcoming and clean best place to be”
Tactics Martial Arts
“It's very rare to find a school that explains HOW and WHY something works both in theory and practice, but Master Tom makes sure to provide that and then some with every class.”
Busto's Martial Arts
“My favorite traits about Shihan are his willingness to bring in teachers of all disciplines to expose us to the many different styles .”
Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness
“Master Messina and Master Ray really care about each student and realize that they too help shape our children for their future.”
Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
“Great place to work on yourself physically and spiritually.”
The 15 gyms listed for Hempstead, NY 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: Hempstead, NY
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 1,446 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (88%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Hempstead show a timetable online?
All 15 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.
Cornerstone Thai Boxing
“I've taken it a few times and though the high intensity of the class remains the same, I honestly feel my self getting stronger and improving with every class!!!”
Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
“Best gym out there great teachers and a great sense of camaraderie through the gym.”
MAX Martial Arts & Fitness
“He makes it fun, while keeping everyone focused on the importance of self defense and teaching the right moves for many situations.”
A+ Martial Arts
“It's always a pleasure to walk into that place because they have the kids best interest at heart.”
Butch's Boxing & MMA
“Butch's Boxing and MMA not only taught me proper boxing technique, but essential life skills.”
Kwons Wellness
“The environment is clean and all of the instructors speak nicely and respectfully to the kids.”
Jitzlab Martial Arts
“Would definitely recommend Jitz lab to all parents for kids of any age, teens and adults!”
Master Jeon
“He has created an amazing environment for people of all ages to learn and grow through Taekwondo.”
Steven's Karate Academy
“They truly care about our kids and are helping them build confidence, coordination and discipline.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Hempstead
- “Tom, the head instructor is patient, perceptive not to mention very knowledgeable in multiple disciplines, and humbly teaches what is practical and applicable for real life situations.” — from a review of Tactics Martial Arts
- “If you are looking for a school to instill discipline, respect and confidence in your child this is the school.” — from a review of Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
- “You or your child will gain confidence, discipline, and strength at Butch's Boxing!” — from a review of Butch's Boxing & MMA
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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