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Quest Fitness
“He helped me kickstart my fitness journey and even though I was only able to train for a month and a half before a sudden move, his tips, guidance, and encouragement have helped me continue that journey.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Kentwood, MI
3 of these gyms are based in Kentwood; the others serve Kentwood from towns including Grand Rapids (6 mi), Caledonia (5 mi) and Wyoming (6 mi).
16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Mirandettes Martial Arts
- Karate
“More strict than their last teacher, which is a good thing, but he lets them have fun and experience all aspects of martial arts while also making sure to be able to protect themselves.”
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Original Okinawan Karate
- Atmosphere
“Sensei Mayne who specializes in the style of Shidokan Shorin Ryu, takes the time to get to know each student and their individual needs, and he is always willing to answer questions and provide extra help when needed.”
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Daniel Gracie Grand Rapids
- Game
- Environment
- BJJ
“Had a great time super friendly environment”
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Blues Gym
“Dino has a big heart that matches the rest of the instructors who volunteer and dedicate their time in sharing the many benefits of martial sports to the next generations.”
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Octō Alliance Combat Sports
- Body
- Team
- Learn
“Women, men, older, younger, competitive fighters, and practitioners, so this is a great place if you want to compete, learn to defend yourself, or simply improve your health.”
The 24 gyms listed for Kentwood, MI 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: Kentwood, MI
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 703 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (93%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "facilities". 16 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 7 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 Kentwood?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Kentwood. The rest come from other towns inside 30 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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Shorin Ryu Karate School
- Sensei
- Dojo
- Yoga
“I highly recommend this place to women, mothers, grandmothers and anyone else who wants something more than yoga, isn't afraid of getting bruises on their arms/legs, and wants to feel secure in the knowledge they are not a fragile flower that needs r...”
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Kraken Jiu Jitsu
- Learning Environment
- Mat
- Professor
“Very nice and clean facility and a great learning environment professor Tony is very knowledgeable and his classes are super fun and students learn a lot in each class.”
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Prokarate Grand Rapids
“Very experienced coaches!”
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Crusader Martial Arts
- Christian
“More than just one style of karate available from several Masters”
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Golden Tiger Kung Fu Academy
- Confidence
- Cultural
- Shifu
“This school is more than just a training ground; it's a place where discipline and fun meet, fostering both physical agility and cultural appreciation”
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Elite Karate & Fitness
“Excellent school and Instructor, 3 Generations of my family have been fortunate enough to learn under & grow under his tutelage, thank you Rensi Mc Elway for your time & patience.”
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Ronin Martial Arts Academy
- Self Defense
- Learn
- Train
“His approach is more holistic than I could have imagined- the physical and technical skills are incredible, but Craig also emphasizes protecting others through avoiding violence all together, how you can be a better member of society, and helps you u...”
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Vanguard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Skills
- Environment
“Whether you're looking to improve your self-defense skills, train for competition, or get your kids involved in an honorable and engaging activity, you'll find what you need here.”
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Deep Blue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Game
- Classes
“Stepping into it I was pretty nervous, but coach Mike does an exceptional job at creating a friendly yet very professional training environment every class to give everyone attending the best possible learning experience!”
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Aikido Center Yushinkan Dojo
“After over a year of attendance, I will say that this dojo has high quality, welcoming, and wonderful instructors, and lots of opportunities for a variety of practices.”
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Triumph Gym
- Skills
- Coaches
- MMA
“Excellent place, great instructors and very patient!”
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Gemini Gym Tactical
- Punching
- Learn
- Sifu
“I have certification in three traditional arts, have been blessed to sample a number of others and have to say JKD as Sifu Perez teaches has the most effective footwork I've been exposed to.”
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MBS Taekwondo International Club / Bedard Black Belt Center
“Very few places in the country you can get trained by a Grand Master!”
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Lion Martial Arts Academy
- Sifu
- Kung fu
“Worth it for our family to hang in there and stay connected with the Academy since class sizes are comfortably small and the energy of instruction is so good.”
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Guardian Jiu-Jitsu
- Know
- Learn
- Facility
“The kids' program is the largest I've seen, which means that they're doing something right to keep normally hyper and distractible humans interested and enthusiastic.”
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Impact Martial Arts LLC
“Great Instructors whom care about students.”
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New Heights Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
- Kickboxing
- Fitness
“I love all the masters here they have wonderful inspiring words of great encouragement and integrity for all who join their classes it's fun intense well worth your time to spend on focusing your self goals of achievements that only you can reach for...”
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Pro-Karate Coopersville
- Sensei
- Skills
“We went to two other karate establishments prior to finding Pro-karate and are so satisfied with the structure and consistency that he brings to the table for our children.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Kentwood, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$78
Maximum cost
$393
National Average
$124
Avg Per Hour Rates
$52
$104
$155
Fair price range is based on 549 cost profiles
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