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Amerikick Karate
“He's not always the easiest kid to manage, but Jason, Croseilles and the rest of the Senseis at Amerikick have a special, patient way with kids, even the ones that are harder to corral.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Lower Merion, PA
These gyms serve Lower Merion from nearby bases in towns including Philadelphia, Wayne and Newtown Square.
24 gyms listed · 1 open 24/7 · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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SKY Martial Arts Warrington
“At Action Karate the discipline was very poor, 6 teachers couldn't keep children focused and disciplined during a class while here only one Master maintains good order, all children are doing what they are told to do and those who don't usually don't...”
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The Jiu Jitsu Company
- Showers
- Mats
- Balcony
“Aside from group instruction I've also done countless private sessions with Josh over the years and he's an open book, incredibly personable, and brilliant at his craft.”
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Water and Rock Studio
- Yoga
- Goats
- Contract
“The instructor is friendly, upbeat, and totally understanding of the fact that we're really there for the goats!”
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Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
- Train
- Learn
- Mat
“Balance is a clean and safe gym to train jiu-jitsu with students of all skill level and instruction from some of the most experienced people in the sport.”
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Focus Karate
“Not only is this school teach karate on a high level but it taught my child self confidence, self control and leadership.”
The 24 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 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,216 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (85%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 22 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 8 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?
23 of the 24 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.
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TKO Fitness
- Trainers
- Boxing
- Motivated
“Outsiders may think that training alongside actual pros would be intimidating, but the pros are always welcoming and provide great inspiration for average joes like myself.”
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Ustc's Red Tiger Taekwon-do
“Another thing I want to mention is how nice their coach is, they remember their student's name,that's is actually really important for kids, that makes them feel special and they will work harder because they know their coach care about them”
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East Montgomery Martial Arts Academy LLC
- Respect
- Discipline
- Values
“There are also two Shiais during the year, which allows family members and friends the opportunity to see exactly how well disciplined the students are as they show off their skills.”
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Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu
- MMA
- Judo
- Takedown
“The personalized attention to detail for anything you want to focus on in your self defense journey during your private one on one sessions will take your comfort level with training to a higher level.”
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Logic Jiu Jitsu
“And his website is the BEST BJJ subscription site I've ever used so much content for gi and no gi several options from every position AND YES he does explain everything super well on the site too 😂🤙🏻”
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SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Skill
- Professor
- Teamwork
“SAS has been an awesome experience, encouraging uplifting positive environment, well plan lesson structure so you know your learning BJJ the right way and the boxing classes is in a nice addition to get stand up and grappling training.”
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Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- BJJ
- Trial
“For those who are serious about jiujitsu, you can be sure you'll find skilled training partners here, and for those whose schedules are tight and can only make it occasionally, every time you do come, you'll be greeted warmly and you will face an exc...”
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Daniel Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Philadelphia
- Learn
- Train
- Shape
“Wether you are looking for Self Defense, A great workout, a healthy lifestyle or you want to compete in BJJ or MMA, Daniel Gracie Is an amazing Teacher, Coach and Mentor.”
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Action Karate Mt. Airy
“My children look forward to going to class several times a week, and I feel good knowing I'm providing them with an experience they enjoy now, and that will serve them well throughout life.”
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Martial Arts Hero Factory
- Sensei
- Karate
- Lessons
“My Gabrielle Rose has been going to MAHF for quite some time now and has been growing mentally and physically while earning her stripes, becoming more confident while learning from a very good and knowledgeable teacher.”
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SKY Martial Arts Wayne
“* This awesome institution is a safe haven in this pandemic, it is run by 2 young masters , but don't be fooled , they know exactly what they are doing, they know how to keep little kids focused and engaged,( I have started using the same focus Words...”
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North Star MMA
“I've been here for three classes now, and the amount I have grown in these past 3 hours with them has been an immense change in my coordination, understanding of technique and movement, and my every day standing posture has already improved dramatica...”
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Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts
- Feel
- Classes
- Kicks
“Doing Krav Maga and i can't complain it's been exactly what i was looking for it's professional, clean and safe which i feel are important the whole staff gives you what you give them and i think joe runs a tight ship if i had to nit pick the only co...”
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Onyx Combat Sports
- Jiu Jitsu
- Muay Thai
- Community
“Green jiu jitsu provides a quality learning atmosphere where both teachers may teach differently still incorporate everything in their lessons to unify into one topic.”
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Juniper Muay Thai Gym
- Skill
- Train
- Schedule
“I've trained at various gyms of different disciplines from country to country and state to state, but very few instructors/trainers/coaches match the dedication George and Joe put into the standard of technique and effort from their students, as well...”
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Ataraxis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
- Learn
- BJJ
- Classes
“As a father of two young children (5 yo) who also train at Ataraxis, both coaches do a great job of introducing the fundamentals of jiu jitsu/self defense/discipline while always keeping it fun for the kids.”
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East West Karate
“I cannot count the number of times I've seen students and teachers go the extra mile to help another student, whether it be a matter of technique, endurance, or perseverance.”
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Dragon Martial Arts Yong Moo Do Kwan
- Discipline
- Learn
- Integrity
“I have noticed over the years that there are many martial arts studios that have become very non-traditional, only concerned with how many trophies they have from competitions and have failed to keep with the true martial arts traditions of training ...”
Martial Arts Training Services in Lower Merion, PA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$80
Maximum cost
$405
National Average
$128
Avg Per Hour Rates
$54
$107
$160
Fair price range is based on 472 cost profiles
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