Renaissance Academy of Martial Arts
“Everyone is very personal and knowledgeable and cares about you not just growing in the sport, but as a person.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Lynchburg, VA
10 gyms listed · 4 in Lynchburg · 6 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Checkmat Lynchburg Jiu Jitsu
“If you or your kids are considering starting jiu jitsu or have already trained elsewhere, I think checkmat lynchburg would be a positive experience for you.”
The Edge Martial Arts and Tumbling
“Incredible atmosphere, with each student getting the attention and training they need at the level they are ready for.”
Warrior Success Academy
“The instructors maintain a safe, supportive environment where anyone—regardless of experience—can learn practical self-defense skills that could genuinely make a difference in a real-world situation.”
Grand Slam Martial Arts
“Excellent karate dojo - Sensei Jeff Doss and his staff are professional and provide consistent challenges to the students that allow them to grow regardless of what level or age they are.”
Feks Martial Arts Center
“I'm a homeschool mom and we struggle to fit in exercise that everyone enjoys, I'm so glad we found FEKS and my kids love it.”
The 10 gyms listed for Lynchburg, VA 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: Lynchburg, VA
4 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Lynchburg; the other 6 serve Lynchburg from towns including Forest (4 mi), Rustburg (10 mi) and Lexington (30 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 567 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 6 are open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 8 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 Lynchburg?
4 of the 10 gyms sit inside Lynchburg. The rest come from other towns inside 40 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.
Blue Ridge Self Defense
“The instructor, 'Coach', related all information in an applicable, real-life method that held the interest of all.”
Super Kicks Karate Forest Virginia
“My family came to try a class and we immediately felt like family!”
Ignite Performing Arts Center
“They are learning so much, but more than that, the instructors have gotten to know them and make them feel so important and seen.”
Kick30 Kickboxing Roanoke VA @ OMA Training Center
“His workouts are tailored to each client's specific needs, while still covering all the fundamentals of boxing/kickboxing.”
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