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These gyms serve Manhattan from nearby bases in towns including Brooklyn, New York and Queens.
24 gyms listed · 1 open 24/7 · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 22, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for Manhattan, NY 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.
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,838 reviews; 16 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 (96%), quality (91%) and communication (82%). 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; 22 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 20 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 11 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.
All 24 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.
- “My kids love learning karate here! The teachers, Kwame and Robert, help them learn new skills, gain confidence, improve focus, and self discipline while having a good time.” — from a review of Breakthrough Martial Arts
- “My son really enjoys it and I have seen a huge change in his confidence and his discipline in getting things done such as chores and school work.” — from a review of Delgado Karate
- “We have seen tremendous progress in his abilities, and with each level of belt he achieves, his confidence increases as well.” — from a review of Baxter Karate Dojo
- “I’ve noticed significant improvements in my son Dean’s fitness, discipline, and self-confidence since joining.” — from a review of Elite Child Development Academy
- “I love it because they learn not only discipline, but also respect and very clear techniques, being patient with beginners and with various categories.” — from a review of @jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights
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