Amerikick Karate
“They are patient with the students and are always available to answer any questions they may have.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Lower Merion, PA
These gyms serve Lower Merion from nearby bases in Philadelphia, Wayne and Willow Grove.
15 gyms listed · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 26, 2026
Fitkick! Mixed Martial Arts
“Bobby can help serious fighters up their skill set as well as anyone who wants a more engaging way to get/stay in shape (and learn practical self defense skills at the same time).”
The Jiu Jitsu Company
“It has everything a Jiu Jitsu practitioner could ever dream of: clean mats, two bathrooms with showers, full amenities, and towel service, changing rooms, a lifting area and multiple opportunities to practice yoga and recovery.”
Water and Rock Studio
“Instructor was funny and I liked that it was a beginner class.”
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
“Drew and Josh are tremendous Black Belts that spent extra time with me and sent me home a ton of new techniques”
Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu
“One of the coolest things about class is that you have the opportunity to spar with people of different sizes, strength, and speed”
The 15 gyms listed for Lower Merion, PA 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: Lower Merion, PA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,903 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (85%) and communication (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "knowledge" and "skills". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; all 15 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Lower Merion?
All 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Logic Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
“The instruction and training are top notch, and the staff and students are very welcoming.”
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Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“In town for a wedding and got a great class in with these guys.”
Martial Arts Hero Factory & Philly Krav Maga
“The instructor is very patient with ALL students and it has a great family atmosphere.”
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Daniel Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“Professors at the academy are very friendly and are willing to help you and want to see you grow as well as the others who are in the academy.”
Action Karate Mt. Airy
“The staff know all the children's names and even do lessons on resilience and discipline during the sessions.”
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North Star MMA
“It's a contact sport which my son loves and it's very active but with safety in mind.”
The Garden MMA
“If your a beginner or expierienced practitioner this is one of the best places to train in the area.”
SKY Martial Arts Wayne
“He is learning so much about Taekwondo, and also building his focus and confidence.”
Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts
“I joined Diamond MMA to learn self defense, but ended up not only finding an excellent cross training workout, but also a community.”
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