Ground Theory Jiu Jitsu
“This gym is full of good training partners, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good bjj school.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Lawrence, KS
10 gyms listed · 4 in Lawrence · 4 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 5, 2026
Caio Terra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Lawrence
“If you are serious about jiujitsu and want to push yourself-this is the place for you.”
Prime Martial Arts
“Excellent teachers who relate well to young children and are very motivating.”
Lawrence Tae-Kwon-Do School
“Master Robert has passed Master Park's legacy on to this next generation of Lawrencians and is doing an excellent job!”
Forge Martial Arts
“I absolutely love Forge and so do my nephews that I'm raising.”
Professional Martial Arts
“We always enjoy learning new things keep it up 💯.”
The 10 gyms listed for Lawrence, KS 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: Lawrence, KS
4 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Lawrence; the other 6 serve Lawrence from towns including Topeka (24 mi), Eudora (9 mi) and Bonner Springs (21 mi). 9 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 283 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 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 Lawrence?
4 of the 10 gyms sit inside Lawrence. 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.
Grand Master Kim's Taekwondo
“They have classes for younger students that way they aren't distracted and even have separated the beginners and advanced students so that everyone has a chance to receive the attention they need to advance.”
Iron Warriors Gym LLC
“Can bring intensity and still show an utter kindness to our kids !!!”
Sun Yi's Academy
“Great place to learn Traditional TKD and uplift one's confidence.”
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