Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Louisville, KY

Handpicked from 103 vetted & reviewed Martial Arts Training gyms in the Louisville area, explore the top 5 leaders in their field among the selected group of 23 finalists.

Hwang's Martial Arts

Hwang's Martial Arts

(17)
  • Learn
  • Family
  • Belt
“I'm going there, I can't wait my parents said that I should go because people like to beat me up and hurt me and it hurts me a lot so I'm gonna learn karate so no one will mess with me again.”
In Business Since 2000
7321 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY
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Aikido of Louisville

Aikido of Louisville

(1)
“Very knowledgeable about the art”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1992
10119 Production Ct, Louisville, KY
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Area 502 MMA

Area 502 MMA

(30)
  • Jujitsu
  • Shape
  • Boxing
“I come from playing sports all my life but nothing combat sport related until I went to this gym, there's a different level of respect at Area 502 and they made the lessons fun to.”
In Business Since 2014
444 Downes Terrace, Louisville, KY
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky J -Town

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Kentucky J -Town

(30)
  • Mat
  • Feel
  • Learning
“Scott Smith and his team do a wonderful job creating a fun and safe environment that is welcoming to all, and the level of jiu jitsu taught is amazing and easy to understand.”
In Business Since 2015
11461 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY
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Fight Factory

Fight Factory

(24)
  • MMA
  • Submission
  • Learn
“You know you fail at life when your scam includes threatening to send a letter to your boss (Chris) for my behavior and will get me fired 🤣🤣🤣 This guy made my morning.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2020
3622 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY
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Best of 2023

Qualification Criteria for best of Winners

Minimum Overall Score
98 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.2 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
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Prominent finalists
Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School

Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School

(12)
Karate Classes, Self-Defense Classes, Kickboxing
“Wonderful place with an amazing community, When you come to terry middletons you're instantly surrounded by people with big hearts and this sense of mutual respect.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 1974
Serving Louisville Area
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Derby City MMA

Derby City MMA

(30)
  • Youtube
  • Belt
  • BJJ
“Nick led an amazing class and was thoughtful enough to teach in detail, have his team practice the move, then he would circle everyone up for Q&A and trouble shooting.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2008
8021 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY
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Advantage Martial Arts

Advantage Martial Arts

(30)
  • Confidence
  • Family
  • Learn
“Super clean facility and always a positive atmosphere.”
In Business Since 2014
Serving Louisville Area
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Kentucky Taekwondo

Kentucky Taekwondo

(30)
  • Knowledge
  • Goals
  • Life
“Kentucky Taekwondo And Fitness, under the Leadership of Master Sean Ramey, has given me motivation, inspiration and confidence in dealing with my day to day endeavors.”
In Business Since 2004
Serving Louisville Area
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Core Combat Sports

Core Combat Sports

(18)
  • Competition
  • MMA
  • Train
“They knew I was on a weight cut and offered using their exercise facilities and scales, etc.”
In Business Since 2002
13124 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY
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Counter Violence USA

Counter Violence USA

(28)
  • Feel
  • Energy
  • Learn
“The environment is always incredibly welcoming, strategic, and I am extra thankful that my teenage daughter claims it as one of her favorite places to be.”
In Business Since 2018
Serving Louisville Area
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Full Moon Martial Arts

Full Moon Martial Arts

(27)
  • BJJ
  • Atmosphere
  • To Learn
“This is a great place if you want to learn martial arts boxing and self defense as well as a few other things they are very knowledgeable and they are really good people this is my favorite place to go to train”
In Business Since 2003
Serving Louisville Area
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Louisville Shaolin-Do Chinese Martial Arts

Louisville Shaolin-Do Chinese Martial Arts

(5)
“I get a better workout for what I've paid, it helps me in defending myself, and I feel an improvement in myself, plus I get to learn the weapons like bo, sai, and broadsword.”
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1984
6407 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY
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White Tiger Martial Arts

White Tiger Martial Arts

(15)
  • Learn
“They teach traditional style as Grand Master Somers learned over 40 years ago and not some new fancy method that is more for looks instead of self defense.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2019
Serving Louisville Area
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Pinnacle Jiu Jitsu

Pinnacle Jiu Jitsu

(3)
“Ladies, If you are considering learning jiu jitsu , this is your place.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2022
Serving Louisville Area
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Twyman Taekwondo Academy

Twyman Taekwondo Academy

(17)
  • Students
  • Family
  • Teach
“His ADHD makes it hard for him to concentrate and stay focus so he usually loses interest early, the owners are very kind and work very well with him, he's learning soo much!”
In Business Since 2016
11859 Commonwealth Dr, Louisville, KY
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Apex Martial Arts Academy (Apexmaa)

Apex Martial Arts Academy (Apexmaa)

(16)
  • Environment
  • Teach
  • Feel
“When learning a sport like MMA, you have to have people who know what they are doing in order to teach correct technique in order to avoid bad habits and especially injury...”
In Business Since 2017
Serving Louisville Area
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Louisville Combat Academy

Louisville Combat Academy

(6)
“Awesome school..”
In Business Since 2018
7908 Beulah Church Rd, Louisville, KY
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Southern Indiana Martial Arts

Southern Indiana Martial Arts

(8)
  • BJJ
  • Train
“Dropped in on a class and open mat while visiting family last week.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2017
Serving Louisville Area
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Saint Matthews Martial Arts

Saint Matthews Martial Arts

(15)
  • Adults
  • Self Defense
“What's most awesome about this dojo is that they are concerned with the whole child/teenager/young adult--not just their physical training and progression, but their character development as well.”
In Business Since 1994
4160 Westport Rd B, Louisville, KY
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Bluegrass Martial Arts

Bluegrass Martial Arts

(9)
  • Family
“I go there almost every week, a good sensei who is great with kids and talks with his students to get them to understand what their doing, he does a variety of different classes like weapons, hand targets and Judo.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2004
Serving Louisville Area
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Oldham County Martial Arts Academy

Oldham County Martial Arts Academy

(9)
  • BJJ
  • Learn
  • Family
“Instructor loves to share his passion for the martial arts.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2011
Serving Louisville Area
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Reality Krav Maga

Reality Krav Maga

(9)
  • Seminar
  • Woman
  • Learn
“They're training me for real life situations and not just "dance moves" like so many other places.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2009
12100 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY
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Martial Arts Training Services in Louisville, KY Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$472
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$125
$187
Average price range is based on 379 cost profiles
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Average Cost $150
Minimum cost $94
Maximum cost $472
Avg Per Hour Rates $63

Average range $125 to $187 is based on 379 cost profiles.

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