Acadiana Karate
“If you want to learn from the best, then you should come here.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Lafayette, LA
10 gyms listed · 6 in Lafayette · 5 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Headkicks Martial Arts & Fitness
“My kids have learned so much in a short amount of time and excited to see their physical and character growth along the way.”
Gladiators Academy of Lafayette
“The staff and instructors are so welcoming and generous, my son has been more active and joyful ever since he started attending gladiators academy”
Grapple House
“The instruction was top notch (I learned a couple details as a visiting brown belt) and I was incredibly impressed by how technical everyone's jiu jitsu was.”
Flash MMA
“The coaches are pros, patient, and super down-to-earth and the people that train here all get along and work hard to get each other right.”
Martial Arts Academy
“Very patient and encourages everyone to proceed at their own pace and listen to their bodies.”
The 10 gyms listed for Lafayette, LA 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: Lafayette, LA
6 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Lafayette; the other 4 serve Lafayette from towns including Broussard (5 mi), Carencro (7 mi) and Opelousas (24 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 432 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "confidence". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 8 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Lafayette?
5 of the 10 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.
Louisiana Judo. Louisiana Muay Thai
“I love how I am welcome to go anytime and just jump in a class or lift some weights.”
Master Daigle's Martial Arts
“Great place for the whole family.”
Team Juggernaut Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy
“Professor Lang is very knowledgeable and a great place to learn BJJ, kickboxing and MMA.”
Nexgen Martial Arts
“We appreciate the strong focus on values such as honesty and discipline, as well as the message that it's okay to make mistakes.”
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