War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
“Coach Mark Peace is super down to earth, very patient, has great communication skills, and is just overall an excellent teacher and has the background and experience to back it up.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Leesburg, FL
1 of these gyms is based in Leesburg; the others serve Leesburg from towns including Winter Garden (24 mi), Ocoee (27 mi) and Eustis (13 mi).
17 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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.”
Grappling Mastery: BJJ & Muay Thai Academy
“As a 50-year-old student who came from another gym with a much different experience I really appreciate these qualities and find it encouraging that not only are Brian and Rita amazing instructors, but they also continue to train, compete and hone th...”
Clermont Family Martial Arts
“They aren't just teaching my son Martial Arts, they are giving him confidence, improving his focus and teaching him to stand up and defend himself which means the world to me considering the world we live in and how hard middle school can be.”
Teknique Boxing
“I started training private sessions with coach JT at age 31 to get up to speed, started taking classes about 6 months later, before I knew it I was training with the fight team and competed in an amateur match at 32.”
Mount Dora BJJ / MMA Academy
“I go here it is a very friendly place to go they always treat you like family very loving and kind and help you out in any situation if you are having a hard time in school or a hard time at home they will help you.”
The 24 gyms listed for Leesburg, 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: Leesburg, FL
22 of the 24 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,146 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (89%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 16 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 3 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.
Which gyms listed for Leesburg show a timetable online?
All 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Martial Arts World Eustis
“The after school is a great option my kids get picked up from school help with homework and then do class by time we are done with work all we have to do is pick up our child and go home eat dinner spend time together.”
Martial Arts of Leesburg LLC
“We was traveling down in FL and my son needs a school for his training and Master Cy not only welcome my son but us too, he was so polite and his students too.”
Family Karate Center of Tavares
“They don't just promote everyone just to earn the extra money for the belt and promotion, the kid has to earn it and continue to earn it in order to keep it.”
Old School Martial Arts
“Very knowledgeable team of instructors led by one of only four Grandmaster of Hapkido in the United States under World Kido Federation, Grandmaster Billy Burchett.”
Gracie Clermont
“As a complete noob with mma and bjj, Jordan was able to help me accelerate my progress with 1 on 1 coaching and I quickly started to feel more and more comfortable on the mats.”
Shiseikan Dojo of Clermont
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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.”
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.”
Stoneybrook Karate
“It took me 8 years to reach my black belt in taekwondo; I taught for 10 years and reached my third degree; I competed actively in kickboxing for 6 years; I did aikido for 5 years during which time I was one of my sensei's (who was one of the first to...”
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.”
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.”
Jacare Martial Arts
“What I love more than anything, is the coaches are also teaching life skills that are important such as eye contact, shaking someone's hand, showing respect, and being kind to everyone.”
Carlson Gracie Orlando
“Great place to learn, the professors are very willing to work with beginners, the established students are always helpful, and the early classes are perfect for people with jobs and families.”
Legend Martial Arts Sports Center
“My 9 years old son it's been their student since 2018, he loves the clases and we as parents value all the wonderful work they do do develop self defense skills and confidence in our kids.”
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Ocoee
“So do yourself a favor, if you've ever thought about training but was intimidated don't be, you'll feel right at home here and the well thought out curriculum makes it easy for you to progress both safely and quickly.”
Carlson Gracie Central Florida
“If I lived in this area I would definitely want to train full time at Carlson Gracie Central Florida, but for now I'll just be dropping in for some great training with good people when I am in the area.”
6 Levels Orlando Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Women's Self Defense
“I truly believe that the gains my 5 year old son has made in self confidence, athleticism, coordination, and self defense all stem from the positive reinforcement that the coaching staff at 6 Levels exhibits every time he trains.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Leesburg
- “Started taking my kids here 1 month ago, and I have already seen increased discipline, confidence, and respect while decreasing attitude and laziness.” — from a review of War & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
- “My kids thoroughly enjoy classes here. The instructors are patient with the little ones while still teaching discipline and respect.” — from a review of Carlson Gracie Orlando
- “Absolutely wonderful model for teaching kids. My daughter loves it and we feel she’s benefitting from the discipline.” — from a review of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Ocoee
- “Great exercise for kids of all ages as well as a way to improve discipline and work ethic.” — from a review of Clermont Family Martial Arts
- “This dojo is truly one of a kind for all ages and skill levels.” — from a review of Stoneybrook Karate
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