Victory Mixed Martial Arts
“Amazing facility and great coaches, the atmosphere here is perfect and everyone treats you like a friend, the work out is intense and get you excited for the next lessons, would highly recommend this place to everyone”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Islip, NY
These gyms serve Islip from nearby bases in towns including East Islip, Lake Ronkonkoma and Islip Terrace.
15 gyms listed · all 15 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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L.I. Ninjutsu Centers of East Islip
“He taught discipline, self respect and created a sense of belonging for me and a lot of other kids, in addition to the important self defense techniques.”
American Academy of Self Defense
“It's such a lovely atmosphere and I'm thrilled that we signed our son up!!!”
Shaolin Self Defense Centers
“Great dojo really good teacher for self defense, boxing, jujitsu, kickboxing, and karate.”
Muv Martial Arts and Fitness Commack
“Very welcoming, inclusive environment; highly recommend as a safe, yet challenging place to learn real world self-defense.”
Empire State Karate
“I can honestly say that their ESK experience has helped shaped them to grow into disciplined, athletic, confident, and conscientious individuals that excel both in and out of the dojo and in and out of the classroom.”
The 15 gyms listed for Islip, 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: Islip, NY
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,968 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "facilities" and "confidence". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 2 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 Islip 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.
Heijoshin Dojo
“Sensei Rob, Sensei Paula, Sempai Kelly, and all the students (too many awesome people to name) have been super welcoming, respectful, and genuinely supportive.”
Waverly Martial Arts
“In fact, I've even witnessed positive self talk when struggling with the homework saying “YES I CAN” which is what they are practicing every single karate class, multiple times per class.”
JIU Jitsu Modern
“The session was only for 1 hour and the amount of work and training I did with everyone in there was intense and a true eye opening.”
Bustos Martial Arts
“All senseis and sempais are amazing and truly care for all children.”
Makoto Jiu Jitsu
“My son has made friends and has learned the value of discipline!”
Lock Down Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Professor Joe is amazing with the kids, kids are very helpful to new comers!”
Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
“I've been to many MMA gyms across the world and I can definitely say from my experience that none of them are comparable to Long Island MMA!”
Vanguard Academy Jiu Jitsu
“My son's been coming for 2 years and let me tell you the couches are amazing he learns so much he is definitely gonna be a for lifer.”
Kempo Karate Smithtown-Hauppauge
“Great environment for kids, they really enjoy it and the instructors are great.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Islip
- “They focus not just on techniques, but also on discipline, respect, and confidence, which are invaluable life skills for both my kids.” — from a review of American Academy of Self Defense
- “Being a student here has taught my son that hard work and self-discipline pays off and his confidence has grown tremendously.” — from a review of Kempo Karate Smithtown-Hauppauge
- “The instructors are dedicated and they have a positive impact on the students' self-confidence and discipline.” — from a review of Heijoshin Dojo
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