Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about teaching authentic techniques.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Malden, MA
2 of these gyms are based in Malden; the others serve Malden from towns including Boston (8 mi), Somerville (4 mi) and Woburn (6 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Dj's Martial Arts Center
Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-Do Institute
“It has given me strength, confidence, fitness, and community in a way other activities and studios have not and I am so grateful that I decided to come here and continue my martial arts training.”
Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy
“I would be surprised if anyone who trains here sincerely—without missing even a single day and giving 100%—for five years does not win a UFC title or an international Muay Thai title.”
Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“All three of my sons train here—my oldest for over 4 years, my middle for over 3 years, and my youngest for over 1 year, and I've been attending myself for around 6 months.”
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
“The coaches are wonderful, knowledgeable and encouraging, and I leave every session already ready for the next.”
The 15 gyms listed for Malden, MA 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: Malden, MA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,901 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 123 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 6 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 Malden?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Malden. The rest come from other towns inside 10 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.
Pedro's Judo Center
“My son is always excited for his class and tournaments and learning new things and reinforcing his discipline.”
Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness
“Jeff, the owner, teaches many of the classes and has extensive experience and expertise in martial arts.”
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BTT Boston
“I was a bit anxious starting at first but i'm really glad i took that first step because i felt really welcomed at the gym and quickly realized there was nothing to really be afraid about.”
Boston Budo
“Our son loves the structure and clear expectations, and it's been amazing to see his confidence and leadership skills grow.”
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North Shore Muay Thai Academy
“It has also completely transformed my body more so then weights has ever done for me.”
Gracie Barra Boston
“They were extremely welcoming, both the instructors and students and professor Harout's was a fantastic instructor.”
Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
“What I love about Jimmy's instruction is how he is able to show how and why a move works by deconstructing it into small steps verbally and visually and then demonstrating it several times against a live sparring partner.”
Florian Martial Arts Center
“I had a great week visiting, felt very welcome and learned a lot.”
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
“Everyone was very welcoming and I would highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a place to train.”
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