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Pirate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Fun
- Mats
- Share
“I know you are passionate about BJJ and am sure you'll have tons of folks that really want to learn all about BJJ, and are as excited about it as you are.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Madison, AL
24 gyms listed · 6 in Madison · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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One Tribe Combat Training Collective
- Wrestling
- Mats
- MMA
“I love that they take time to sit with the kids and talk about how the martial arts improve their confidence, self-esteem and how to be responsible with their skills and not become bullies.”
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Rocket City Revolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Skilled
- Black Belt
- Law Enforcement
“It's a challenging sport, but learning how to avoid the panic and overcome challenges is something that you can learn here and take into every aspect of your life, not just self-defense.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Madison
- Ability
- Classes
- University
“Great community and excellent instruction, wouldn't want to train under any other name, the details are spot on and the classes are very collaborative with the instructors being sure to get around and help and are very understanding.”
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Rocket City Martial Arts
“I really wasn't expecting much when I decided to give the self defense class a try, because I had some self defense training when I was in the military.”
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Kim's ATA Taekwondo
- Discipline
“I also like the fact that ATA, American Taekwondo Association, is a nationally recognized organization where you can find schools and tournaments around the country.”
The 24 gyms listed for Madison, AL 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: Madison, AL
6 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Madison; the other 18 serve Madison from towns including Huntsville (7 mi), Athens (13 mi) and Albertville (44 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 569 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (90%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 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 Madison?
6 of the 24 gyms sit inside Madison. The rest come from other towns inside 45 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.
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Rocket City Hema
- History
- Matter
- Fight
“They've largely embraced my creativity, (even if it's not 100% historically accurate) and I've learned allot about armor functions as well as construction.”
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Yong In Martial Arts Academy
- Belts
- Learn
- Taekwondo
“My son has been taking lessons with them since August of 2018 and it has helped him immensely with his concentration, discipline, strength and it's an accomplishment that he's super proud of!”
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Rocket City MMA
- Skill
- Environment
- Game
“Best mma gym in northern Alabama”
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of South Huntsville
“My daughter has been a student at Luke Blackburn's Tiger Rock school for a year and it has been THE most amazing experience that goes far beyond just the martial art!”
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Quiet Storm Jujitsu
“While I don't think this is going to be the hobby for me at this time, I'm absolutely grateful I got to see what this sport is about with Joe, Howard, Mark, and Elizabeth”
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Bujinkan Rocket City Dojo
- Taekwondo
- Train
- Jujitsu
“Cody-Sensei has the patience of a saint… My coordination is about like an inebriated squirrel, and he's never been anything less than patient and encouraging.”
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River City Karate
“My grandson loves it here.”
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Wudang Martial Arts Center
- Learning
- Taiji
- Kung fu
“Steffan and his associate instructors are so knowledgeable and willing to help students get it correct- all with lots of patience, respect and some laughter.”
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Athens
- Concepts
- Energy
- Enthusiasm
“My expirience training here is good, and I appreciate what he does, I like it because he teaches us the important stuff like trap and roll he doesn't teach to do the point version he teaches us like we would fight in an actual street fight.”
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Burwell's Martial Arts
- Champion
“I'm a former student of Burwell's Martial Arts from having being bullied, confidence built, a state champion to a national champion earning my 2nd degree black belt… Burwell has really been a great inspiration in my life.”
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Jeon's Korean Martial Arts
- Discipline
- Confidence
- Fun
“As a student I've been there for 1 and a half years and I love it he teaches us how to fight and I appreciate that he cares for us and tries his best to teach us.”
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Powell's MMA Systems
“Just needs more training days that's really it..”
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Open Hands
“The instructor is very good.”
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Cove Martial Arts Academy
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McCoy's Taekwondo America
“Not only do I recommend Mc Coy's, but, our pediatrician also said he highly recommends it for ADHD children because it requires them to focus and have discipline.”
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Albertville Karate Academy
- Discipline
- Respect
- Sensei
“The instructor are both professional business men and teach Karate because of first hand experience of the positive influence it can have on your life.”
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IKF Albertville Karate
“I would definitely recommend IKF Albertville to anyone considering a martial arts class.”
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Ultimate MMA L.l.c
- Kids
- Learn
“They have great trainers that slow down and work with you to make sure you are actually learning what they teach and the people training with you are laid back and friendly plus the first class is free so you can get a feel for it to find out if ...”
Martial Arts Training Services in Madison, AL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$78
Maximum cost
$393
National Average
$124
Avg Per Hour Rates
$52
$104
$155
Average price range is based on 409 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Madison
- “My daughter loves it and the classes have taught her discipline and have given her confidence.” — from a review of Kim's ATA Taekwondo
- “As a parent, I can see confidence and discipline building in my son.” — from a review of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Madison
- “If you’re looking for a place to improve virtually any discipline of combat sport, One Tribe is it!” — from a review of One Tribe Combat Training Collective
- “Seth is so patient with the kids and pushes them to be disciplined while still having fun.” — from a review of Pirate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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