Master Wayne's Family Martial Arts Center
“Ever since karate, I have been getting the best grades possible and I have gotten into fights, but I won because I put all the stuff I learned into really good use.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Lake Mary, FL
2 of these gyms are based in Lake Mary; the others serve Lake Mary from towns including Winter Park (11 mi), Orlando (19 mi) and Sanford (4 mi).
19 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
1Up Martial Arts
“Teamwork, and growth just to name a few along with important life lessons some kids are lacking today in society while teaching self defense and cool moves along the way from the top notch instructors who invest everything they have into making there...”
Martial Arts World Lake Mary
“The best part is that they organize 2 championships every year one in Virginia and another in Orlando and motivate all their students to compete in various categories and win medals and trophies.”
Carlson Gracie Orlando North
“Before starting at Cogito/Carlson Gracie Orlando North I had been training various martial on an off for 16 years and I've haven't seen better instructors.”
Martial Arts Academy
“Top quality certified instructors, The only martial arts school in Central Florida that has 8 masters and 2 Grand Masters actively participating and teaching classes weekly.”
Fusion Martial Arts School
“Brandon truly cares for his students success and growth which shows through his continued training as well as the professional standards practiced at his establishment Fusion Martials Arts school.”
The 24 gyms listed for Lake Mary, 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: Lake Mary, FL
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,130 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (87%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 19 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NASM) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 18 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 Lake Mary?
2 of the 24 gyms sit inside Lake Mary. The rest come from other towns inside 25 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.
United Legion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I recently was honored to pay a visit and train with the team at United Legion and was majorly impressed with not only their techniques and overall skill level, but also the professional and welcoming atmosphere.”
Championship Martial Arts
“If your child is even remotely shy, lacks confidence, discipline, needs to build physical and/or mental strength, and wants to have fun while doing so; then Championship Martial Arts at Tuskawilla is the place for him or her!”
The Jungle MMA and Fitness
“Classes are set up for learning of all experience groups with a friendly environment and they're full of people from all walks of life willing to share their experience, knowledge and helpful tips.”
All American Karate Academy / Winter Garden Karate
“There is nothing more precious to me than my daughters, and of all the activities we've tried in the Winter Garden, Windermere, and Oakland area, we've never come across something as great as this.”
Master Roberts World Class Taekwondo
“Besides all of the instructors being wonderfully attentive, supportive, and kind, which in itself is a reason to join, the facilities and curriculum are top-notch.”
Armada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Winter Park
“Its an all around friendly community full with helpful instructors that teach every move right to where everyone understands and other people that give feedback to your moves to let you know if something is wrong and maybe give you tips.”
Martial Arts World Orlando
“As a MARTIAL ARTEST MYSELF its hard to find true ARTEST that work hard at their skill to teach forward N here u get the true hard work to go forward N I'll gladly say u get true work here to learn the right way”
Hero Academy Martial Arts & Leadership
“..It's a friendly and fun environment where you can develop and expand new skills, gain strength, confidence, and make new friends (and believe it or not It's even helped me get through with my lower back pain issues)”
Martial Arts Center For Health
“I feel as though I'm being nurtured in such a positive OCEAN of a mental, spiritual and physical atmosphere, and I am setting goals and achieving them every time I am there and it feels so good!”
6 Levels Apopka Martial Arts
“We visited ALL martial arts establishments in Apopka and decided this was the best spot; based on cleanliness, layout of facilities, location, and accessibility of classes and the ease of working with Coach Rodney.”
Florida Muay Thai
“All of the trainers Paul, Robert, Denise and the other Muay Thai trainees were very knowledgeable, patient and welcoming…Best Muay Thai gym ever by far!!”
Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Temple Orlando
“We have seen many facilities over the years, including martial arts, gymnastics, dance and fencing, and were dismayed to find that every one that we visited lacked the structure and caring necessary for long-term growth and discipline.”
Elementum Jiu-Jitsu
“The instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention and grows not only in skill but also in confidence and respect.”
Gracie Barra Oviedo/ UCF
“The instructors at Gracie Barra Oviedo are incredibly knowledgeable and respectful and all of the upper belts have had this instilled upon them, creating an excellent atmosphere for learning and making it a very welcoming place.”
Sanity JIU Jitsu
“I have had the pleasure of training with Lyanne a handful of times, but each time was so valuable due to her wealth of knowledge and ability to break things down in a way that meets you at your level.”
Darkwolfmma
“Nearly five years later, I am leaving a new 5 star review, because thanks to the hundreds of hours I have been training at Darkwolf MMA, I have grown so much; not just as a martial artist, but as a man and a responsible adult.”
Fusion X-Cel Performance
“This gym is developing professional MMA fighters so if you want to level up, surround yourself with the type of people that inspire you, motivate you and help you grow into that next level version of yourself.”
Sasaki Judo
“I had been told that Sasaki was an excellent instructor for Olympic athletes, which is absolutely true but what amazed me is how fabulous he is training older people (anyone over 30 years old is referred as a Veteran by the International Judo Federat...”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Lake Mary
- “Great place to help your kids with self discipline, motivation and boost their confidence.” — from a review of Martial Arts World Lake Mary
- “Wonderful dojo! Everyone here is incredibly patient and really cares about the students.” — from a review of Martial Arts Academy
- “The teachers are encouraging , kind and empowering! My son is growing not only in his skills but most of all in his confidence, discipline, and attention to detail.” — from a review of Master Roberts World Class Taekwondo
- “Everyone has been so patient with me! I would highly recommend this dojo to anyone that is new to judo and those that are experienced.” — from a review of Sasaki Judo
- “I have seen them improve not only in focus, discipline, confidence and respect, but also physical, mental and emotional growth.” — from a review of Championship Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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