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Centerline Martial Arts
“Instructors are compassionate but firm when they need to be and help build self-resilience and self-confidence.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Ithaca, NY
10 gyms listed · 5 in Ithaca · 7 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Corazon Martial Arts LLC
“Professor Josh has a way of teaching jiu-jitsu that goes beyond simply collecting techniques — he helped me appreciate the flow, creativity, and beauty of the sport, and taught me to explore jiu-jitsu rather than just execute moves”
Ithaca Karate-Harmony-Nature
“I would highly recommend this school.”
Ithaca Aikikai
“Deborah holds the kids to high standards for behavior and skill execution while also showing kindness and empathy.”
Zanshin
Fingerlakes Shaolin-do
“Could tell from the demonstration they did that the instructors care about kids and adults alike.”
The 10 gyms listed for Ithaca, 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: Ithaca, NY
5 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Ithaca; the other 5 serve Ithaca from towns including Groton (9 mi), Trumansburg (9 mi) and Watkins Glen (19 mi). 9 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 164 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. We have a website on file for 8 of the gyms on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. 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 Ithaca 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.
Dragon Fire Martial Arts
Mugen Martial Arts and Fitness
“Taking classes at Mugen gave me the confidence to walk around (during the day) by myself in London, Paris, and Berlin.”
On the Water MMA
“John is a great instructor teaching skills as well as manners, respect and self control.”
Waverly Fitness Center
“Isshin Ryu karate is a great style to learn,along with the tumbling classes ,Zumba, dance great place great instructors”
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