Thump Gym and Fitness
“I am kidding, I have never done it, so I cannot vouch for it; however, if you are looking for a solid BJJ program and you live in the Pinecrest/Dadeland area, then look no further.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Kendall, FL
These gyms serve Kendall from nearby bases in towns including Miami, Doral and Palmetto Bay.
24 gyms listed · 1 open 24/7 · all 24 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
KO Zone
“Let me start by saying I will give this gym a 10 start, no a million stars, I can't express how happy I am to be part of this gym, they have everything all in one, I love everything about it.”
Miami WMB Training Center
“Wmb is an area where you can train and meet your goals if its losing weight or getting better at a specific sport that you teach there if its muay thai, jiu jitsu, or kick boxing etc.”
Family Taekwondo School
“I've been coming here for 5 years and I'm proud to say that these past couple years have been a lot of fun and I feel like I've already made some life long friends if not family”
K Martial Arts Taekwondo
“We had to relocate from Miami to Nashville and I placed my girls in a new studio, they just received their blue belts and the Master from the new studio had nothing but great things to say about the girls previous training at K Martial Arts.”
Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The professor leo,is very talented and legit human being, no ego in this dojo is thah why i want to join tho this great school, also the judo professor alexei pompa is super legit judo black belt his give the most friendly welcome this friday ...”
The 24 gyms listed for Kendall, 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: Kendall, FL
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,227 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; all 24 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 10 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 Kendall show a timetable online?
All 24 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.
Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors/coaches of Ground Game Theory are uniquely gifted in taking varying ages and physical abilities to understand techniques or concepts adapted to each individual.”
Carlson Gracie Miami
“The environment at the academy is family and friendly, clean and safe and the moment you walk in you will notice everyone is polite and kind, dont forget the training is amazing.”
Arise Martial Arts
“Not only do we learn from top notch world champion competitors, we thrive creating new bonds in the family environment Professor Diesel and Michelle have created.”
American Karate Academy #1 Mma/Karate School in Miami
“I am grateful to have chosen American Karate Academy for the great work they do with children, they teach them values such as discipline and perseverance, it is definitely the best option to teach your children Karate or any martial art, they have ...”
American Karate Institute
“My son has been training for 6 months and I have seen how he improves each time, the truth is that I like the patience you have to teach him the techniques and I do not regret choosing you as an academy.”
Rilion Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Doral
“This school and the people in it adopted me as one of their own and to this day i still call them "My Family" I told Professor Francis after my trial class that i wanted to get better in every sense of the word.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Hybrid Martial Arts
“Sifu Courtney White and the other instructors provide a friendly environment that helps students not only learn the proper techniques but they also value character education.”
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!”
Atlantis Jiu-Jitsu
“I have been with coach AJ for a while, and his knowledge in jiu-jitsu is second to none and he works extremely well with kids I took my son for his first class and he was super nervous, with tears on his face hiding behind me, he told me he wasn't go...”
Mario Sperry JIU Jitsu
“There is a friendly environment, great facilities with a large dojo and parking and the privilege of learning from one of the most accomplished BJJ and MMA fighters ever.”
Gama Filho Martial Arts
“I've been training little over a year, through good and bad times this gym thrives under pressure, A very friendly environment, also has a very dedicated competitive group.”
Ktma Taekwondo Martial Arts
“This was the best decision we made as a family because not only was incredibly fascinating watching our daughter obtained her black belt but we felt Master Lee's mentoring and genuine commitment.”
Evolution MMA Miami
“Ive been coming to this gym for almost a year now and i have to say that this is the best gym ive ever had a membership at by far and probably one of the best investments ive ever made in my life.”
Freestyle Fighting Academy
“Ever since I started training here I've gained alot of confidence and I've become more disciplined and mature I highly recommend training here, the coaches really put their time and effort into every student and it has been a very positive experience...”
South Miami Martial Arts
“The approach to teaching is with the outmost respect for the kid, no yelling, no humiliating; but somehow always challenging and demanding while providing lots of fun.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Kendall
- “Amazing environment , very professional and friendly place. My son 7 yrs old loves and I already can see change on his discipline, focus and concentration.” — from a review of Ktma Taekwondo 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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