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ATA Martial Arts Jonesboro
“Not only do they ensure that students learn the required material in a timely manner, they also give an in-depth explanation of why; the why is just as important as the how.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Jonesboro, AR
2 of these gyms are based in Jonesboro; the others serve Jonesboro from towns including Little Rock (121 mi), Bartlett, TN (63 mi) and Conway (113 mi).
14 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Legacy Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Attention
- Karate
“The Little Dragons program is great for the kids they absolutely love it and the smiles on their faces at the end of the session is really awesome to see!”
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DNC Defense
“The instructors have years of experience and above all are professional, care for their students and tailor education to each clients learning style.”
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ATF Martial Arts Academy ( Allied Tang Soo Do Federation)
“We have always had a problem with our son not wanting to stick with sports or other after-school activities, but over a year of training and he can't wait each week for class nights.”
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Lawrence County Boxing & Jiu Jitsu
“They have moved across the street to the K12 fitness gym.”
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Midsouth Lcct Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- BJJ
- Atmosphere
- Learning
“If you are looking for a class for children as well as adults that will give you a workout, teach you how to defend yourself while keeping a good attitude please look them up.”
The 24 gyms listed for Jonesboro, AR 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: Jonesboro, AR
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,817 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (73%) and communication (60%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the gyms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 5 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Jonesboro?
2 of the 24 gyms sit inside Jonesboro. The rest come from other towns inside 125 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.
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Karate For Kids Wynne
“Can my son come”
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USA Karate
“My 5 year old first time going to USA Karate, he was afraid everyone would be looking at him, but as soon as we arrived they made him feel so welcome😊 which made him feel more confident.”
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Chilcutt's Memphis Martial Arts
“Within 2 minutes of entering the gym, Chad Chilcutt the owner introduced himself and within 5 minutes Chad had my son in a GI and on the matt exercising!”
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Pyramid Athletics
“Also , if you looking to better or get good at Jiu Jitsu we have the best coaches around the midsouth they allways leading from the front like BISON's !”
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Westside BJJ
- Area
- Professor
- Adults
“I have never seen him loose his patience with the children, he keeps them focused without stifling their enjoyment of the training, and genuinely seems to enjoy interacting with and instructing them.”
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Memphis Judo Jiu Jitsu
“I think if you're trying to start any kind of mma or bjj if it's to compete, learn some self defense, or just exercise and you're in the Memphis tn area this should be your first choice.”
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501 Martial Arts (501bjj & Kickboxing)
- Shape
- Confidence
- Classes
“Not only are you getting quality training from the coaches in jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, but you'll always find a training partner or friend to connect with outside of the gym.”
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Border Martial Arts Academy
- Discipline
- Jiu Jitsu
- Atmosphere
“Joining Border Martial Arts Academy has been a transformative experience for me, and I highly recommend anyone looking to improve themselves in a welcoming environment to join.”
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Intensity Martial Arts
“I came to this new facility for a Team ATA-USA training and it's very nice, the world champ wall really shows that the owners/instructors care very much about their students and their accomplishments”
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Westside Mixed Martial Arts
- Feel
- Learn
- Traveling
“I was beside Coach Roli when he made it to the ufc and he never got an ego or stopped putting in the work on the mats with his students every day while leading the way for mma in Arkansas.”
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Intensity Martial Arts
“The instructors are great at teaching children taekwondo safely and building an environment that encourages children to be good teammates, striving to do their best.”
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Shackelford's MMA Center
- Fun
- Jiu Jitsu
- Kickboxing
“Personally I had a good experience with the coaches who motivate and push me with training , and overall everyone that trains here is always helpful or eager to learn.”
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Intensity Martial Arts
“Our son has been to ATA-intensity martial arts, and he is happy to attend, he loves feeling and becoming a ninja 😁, his instructors teach him discipline and respect, …”
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Danny Dring's Living Defense Martial Arts
“I'm excited to gain some self-defense skills and appreciate that everyone is friendly and helpful, especially to a new person who is starting out of shape.”
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Grandmaster Hans Martial Arts of Central Arkansas
“All of their programs are extremely valuable and they bring a lot of experience with their teaching; they are always welcoming and provide an excellent atmosphere for learning and building each student up.”
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Rock City Mixed Martial Arts
- Train
- Life
- Adults
“The Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jujitsu involves rigorous training, but the social experience is at both welcoming and challenging to grow in character, too.”
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Gravitas Martial Arts
- Kickboxing
- Learn
- Shape
“The facility is well-equipped, and very clean Gravitas MMA has exceeded my expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for top-notch martial arts training.”
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All Star Martial Arts
- 2022
- Discipline
- Karate
“I've learned SO MUCH after joining years ago and would encourage anyone who wants to discipline themselves while learning a great traditional martial art to do the same.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Jonesboro, AR Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$85
Maximum cost
$428
National Average
$135
Avg Per Hour Rates
$57
$113
$169
Typical price range is based on 470 cost profiles
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