Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness
“With Charlotte being a major hub for sex trafficking, the skills learned in this class could be the difference in walking away from a potential attack or not.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Huntersville, NC
15 gyms listed · 7 in Huntersville · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Aikido of Charlotte
“The atmosphere is one of encouragement and sincerity where everyone is dedicated to the art and are most kind to one another.”
Martial Arts Training Institute
“Their concealed carry class is educational and informative and open to all skill levels.”
Golden Eagle Tae Kwon Do
“My son has attended Golden Eagle for a year now and I cannot say enough good things.”
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville
“This is a great place, every Master are so knowledgeable and attentive to the Kids!”
Apex Martial Arts
“It teaches efficient body mechanics, respect for your elders, self sacrifice for the greater good, and of course self defense (which is only ever used as a last resort, when absolutely necessary).”
The 15 gyms listed for Huntersville, 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: Huntersville, NC
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Huntersville; the other 8 serve Huntersville from towns including Cornelius (5 mi), Mooresville (13 mi) and Charlotte (14 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 714 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (90%) and communication (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 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 Huntersville 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.
Dragon Champion Tae Kwon Do
“Even if you are having trouble, the master Lee and instructors provide an incredible amount of support to get you to where you need to be.”
Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“An accepting community, safe and friendly mat environment, and excellent coaching and training partners!”
Gracie Lake Norman Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“If you're looking for a place that combines top-notch training with a welcoming atmosphere and a commitment to community outreach, Gracie Lake Norman Jiu Jitsu is the place to be.”
153taekwondo (Martial Arts Davidson)
“I've known Master Kim for over a decade, and he's the same smiling, funny but seriously deadly taekwondo teacher he's always been.”
Allison American Karate Academy
“Just a wonderful place to be for so many reasons”
True Warrior Fitness Boxing & Jiu Jitsu
“Class began with a good jump rope warm up and we then spent most of the time drilling and some rolls at the end.”
Bushiken Karate Charlotte Dojo
“He provides a traditional training format with modern techniques that are applicable to real world scenarios.”
Pura Vida Martial Arts
“Pura Vida high level teaching,high level training and most importantly Super Friendly family environment.”
Cornelius Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“If you're worried about being new to this I can't think of a better group to do it with than them.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Huntersville
- “Everyone has been very welcoming, the dojo is amazing, and the quality of instruction fantastic.” — from a review of Aikido of Charlotte
- “My son has learned to fight through challenges, taken on leadership roles and responsibilities, and learned the self-discipline required for success in all aspects of his life.” — from a review of Golden Eagle Tae Kwon Do
- “The students there are courteous and disciplined. I cannot speak highly enough about training method and environment.” — from a review of Bushiken Karate Charlotte Dojo
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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