Korean Karate Center
“Excellent, it's helped Jax focus on all areas especially for school and they make it a fun and positive experience.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Lakewood, OH
3 of these gyms are based in Lakewood; the others serve Lakewood from towns including Cleveland (6 mi), North Olmsted (8 mi) and Parma (8 mi).
12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Fuzion Martial Arts Center
“Wonderful place to learn martial arts or further your learning.”
All Realms Jiu Jitsu
“If there were more than 5 stars possible I'd give him more”
Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
“The instructor was very methodical in his teaching and broke down each position very well...”
JK Kang Taekwondo
“Master David and his staff are excellent with the students, they make the classes fun and foster an environment that makes the students want to learn.”
Horizon ATA Martial Arts
“While his Martial Arts skills have improved exponentially, more importantly, so has his confidence, and his interest!”
The 15 gyms listed for Lakewood, OH 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: Lakewood, OH
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,274 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "facilities". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Lakewood?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Lakewood. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
Strong Style MMA and Training Center
“Brought my son up to strongstyle today to try out the little kids class and all the staff members were extremely nice and the coach for the class was great.”
Raven's Post Gym and Wellness Center
“They are super mindful of everyone's levels and can help you work around personal challenges.”
Kajukenpo Academy
“Rick is a Dedicated sensei with a passion for teaching anyone willing to learn, my son absolutely loves coming here and he just started.”
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Brooklyn Kung Fu/ U.S. Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Academy
“He is learning so much and becoming more and more friendly with his peers.”
Riverview Martial Arts & Fitness
“Great environment, excellent training, very knowledgeable.”
Tracy's Karate
“The instructor really knows what he's doing and talking about .”
Powers Martial Arts Academy: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Karate
“Great family oriented martial arts school.”
Adventure Martial Arts
“Great coaches for Self Defense and Jiu Jitsu, the school is also very well kept and creates an atmosphere of respect of safety.”
Strike Force Taekwon Do
“I am so happy with this school, it has been the best experience for my daughter Kimberly, who has been practicing for more than 4 years 😍😍 …”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Lakewood
- “The coaches are patient and knowledgeable about what they teach the kids and incorporate structure, discipline and respect, all while making it fun for them.” — from a review of Strong Style MMA and Training Center
- “We've loved our experience at Horizon ATA! The teachers are kind and disciplined and are helping my son focus on achieving each small milestone.” — from a review of Horizon ATA Martial Arts
- “One of my favorite things about the school is that there are always multiple people on the floor helping develop the lower level belts which helps the younger children build confidence.” — from a review of Strike Force Taekwon Do
- “Prices are quite reasonable & competitive with other dojos -- especially considering the quality of instruction.” — from a review of Raven's Post Gym and Wellness Center
- “I highly recommend this place! They teach the kids values and discipline.” — from a review of Strike Force Taekwon Do
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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