Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
“Bushido BJJ has the most welcoming atmosphere that I have experienced anywhere in the local area.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Manchester, CT
15 gyms listed · 6 in Manchester · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Parks US Taekwondo
“Master Park and Nico remembers all the kids names and characters to keep them motivated individually.”
The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development
“It's an impressively sized facility and comfortably accommodated the crowd that we had.”
United Korean Martial Arts
“UKMA is not just a room filled with the best instructors and people, it is a family working together to help one another grow both mentally and physically with no judgement.”
White Tiger School of Taekwon-do
“I love how they discipline the kids but building them with confidence.”
Malee's School
“Clases are 1hr, around $13 per class and kids love it so much sometimes clases are 10min longer because of playing games after practice.”
The 15 gyms listed for Manchester, CT 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: Manchester, CT
6 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Manchester; the other 9 serve Manchester from towns including Glastonbury (6 mi), Vernon (5 mi) and East Hartford (5 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 833 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 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.
Which gyms listed for Manchester show a timetable online?
All 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Thornton Martial Arts and Fitness
“I started my Muay Thai journey here and I've been grateful since to be apart of this gym.”
American Karate Center
“American Karate has been great with my son and exactly the right principals he needs to grow the best he can in life 🙌”
F.i.t.e. Fit
“Came for a free day on a Sunday and had a great time.”
IPD Jiujitsu and Fitness
“I visited several schools and settled on IPD because it felt more welcoming for a newbie to Jiu-Jitsu.”
Gonzalez Grappling LLC
“Signing our kids up for Jiu-Jitsu at Gonzalez has helped them in more ways than we could have imagined.”
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Nitsuj Martial Arts
“As someone who grew up practicing martial arts, I wish I had the opportunities my sons have to be part of this dojo.”
Team Cho Taekwondo Academy
“The master and instructors teach with so much professionalism, care, and passion.”
Team Link Glastonbury
“Tony and the higher belts are very helpful and is a team environment!”
Secret Pages Martial Arts and Fitness
“Also Flexible (figuratively and literally), wonderful to get in shape mentally and physically while defending yourself and building discipline!”
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What students and parents say about gyms in Manchester
- “My son has been attending classes here, and we’ve seen tremendous growth in both his confidence and discipline.” — from a review of Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
- “Amazing and attentive teachers; patient but disciplined. Kids learn real skills and are not just pushed through belts and testing based on time attended.” — from a review of White Tiger School of Taekwon-do
- “They have fun with the kids while teaching them discipline, and self confidence.” — from a review of The Academy of Martial Arts & Personal Development
- “This place is really good. Confidence building and discipline are the 2 key highlights.” — from a review of Parks US Taekwondo
- “They create a positive, respectful environment where students build confidence, discipline, and resilience both on and off the mats.” — from a review of Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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