Quest Martial Arts Academy
“Miss Gloria is the best teacher ever she's always passionate with the kids and they get to learn so many thing not only Karate but discipline and how to behave!!!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Kendale Lakes, FL
These gyms serve Kendale Lakes from nearby bases in towns including Miami, Miami Lakes and Doral.
24 gyms listed · 20 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
CTA Martial Arts
“I stopped by the place for information and I was treated very well about the after school program and they explained it to me with patience, they showed me the place, it looks very organized and clean.”
Motion Camp
“Mitchel is a professional sport coach and my son love his camp and every experience that he had there, they have all the sports activities and fun for sports boys”
Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Led by the dedicated and kind-hearted Professor and Priscilla, this academy isn't just about mastering techniques; it's about fostering confidence, discipline, and a sense of belonging.”
KO Zone
“The atmosphere is so welcoming and laid-back, but don't let that fool you—these guys mean business and know what they are talking about when it comes to fitness and martial arts.”
Miami WMB Training Center
“I have spoken to the coaches about issues in school or bullying or grades or even behavior and the support and overall love they have for the kids is priceless.”
The 24 gyms listed for Kendale Lakes, FL 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: Kendale Lakes, FL
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,616 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), communication (87%) and quality (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 20 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. Domain records put 11 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 8 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Kendale Lakes?
20 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Family Taekwondo School
“This school is amazing, great family environment, Master Vicente has more than 30 years of experience teaching from age 3 to adults, amazing facilities and after school program.”
K Martial Arts Taekwondo
“My 5-year-old started taking lessons there a few months ago, and we have been very happy with the skills and values they are reinforcing such as confidence, focus, obedience and respect towards elders, amongst others.”
Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Me and my two boys train here and this place is a Brazilian jiujitsu facility that creates confidence, skilled athletes in this sport that will carry on with us for the rest of our lives.”
Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu
“The gym is extremely welcoming and the instructors are super knowledgeable , extremely passionate, and are eager to help the students grow as jiu jitsu practitioners.”
Carlson Gracie Miami
“I was so impressed with the humility, humanity, and EXTENSIVE knowledge of the instructors, especially Professor Buiu, I switched my academy's affiliation to Professor Buiu's Ghost Squad.”
Arise Martial Arts
“I began training with Professor Diesel a couple years ago, and when I found out he was opening his own dojo, it was a no brainer to come train with him.”
American Karate Institute
“My son loves the classes and I am impressed about the discipline and how this team is able to keep so many little kids ( my son is almost 6) engaged and focused on the class and learning.”
American Karate Academy #1 Mma/Karate School in Miami
“One of the things I love the most about AKA is that is a martial arts program it doesn't concentrate just in one of martial arts, but teaches a little bit of every martial art technique.”
Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Cyborg and the whole team made me feel welcome from day 1 and I've learned a tremendous amount from all the skilled professors who call this gym home.”
Cardoso Jiu Jitsu
“Even after open mat was over, we all discussed multiple techniques and Michael was kind enough to demonstrate and answer many different students questions.”
Paladin MMA Academy
“If you want to learn real mixed martial arts, not fake karate moves, this is the best place to go to, affordable, flexible and if you put your time into the sport you learn a ton of things.”
Anta's Fitness and Self Defense
“Anta focuses on teaching him real moves that can be used during an actual fight and they also do sparring classes in which the students practice these moves together.”
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral
“Not only are the professors extremely knowledgeable, but they have created a culture of empowering one another and taking care of your partners, with a deep focus on techniques.”
Hybrid Martial Arts
“My husband is also an experienced martial artist and says the skills our son is learning with grappling and kickboxing are very useful for real life encounters.”
Millennium Martial Arts Academy
“Absolutely the best karate camp in all of South Florida I Highly recommend taking your kids here or even yourself you will learn a lot and meet a bunch of amazing people”
Atlantis Jiu-Jitsu
“Kids of all ages come together not only to practice martial arts but also to learn life skills that forge their character, build resiliency, motivate them to be better human beings, and instill respect, a sense of purpose, and a desire to build a bet...”
Mario Sperry JIU Jitsu
“Mario and his team take their time to teach beginners, and even the higher level belts explain proper technique when rolling with someone below their expertise.”
National Karate Academy
“WHATS EVEN more impressive in my opinion other than the instructors teaching Karate is that they teach the young kids MANNERS, DISCIPLINE and SELF CONFIDENCE!”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Kendale Lakes
- “My daughter and I feel very comfortable at school, they are very patient, they know how to discipline children in a subtle yet determined way.” — from a review of CTA Martial Arts
- “My kids are building confidence and discipline which is something that will help them throughout any aspect of their life as they get older.” — from a review of Arise Martial Arts
- “We have noticed an increase in my son’s confidence as he levels up from belt to belt mastering each level, board breaks etc.” — from a review of American Karate Institute
- “I also have to give them credit for building a dojo that everyone feels like family and hold great community events for all of us to participate in.” — from a review of American Karate Academy #1 Mma/Karate School in Miami
- “They teach my kids (5 & 7) about discipline, responsibility, confidence, and respect in many different areas.” — from a review of Hybrid Martial Arts
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