Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“You come for Jiu Jitsu and continue to grow and get better with great coaches and technique but you gain family in the process.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Manhattan, NY
These gyms serve Manhattan from nearby bases in towns including Bronx, New York and Brooklyn.
15 gyms listed · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 22, 2026
Supreme Martial Arts
“His kicking and punching skills in Tae Kwon Do have also improved a lot, he's more controlled, precise, and proud of his progress”
Ardon Sweet Science Gym
“We have an 8-year-old girl and a 15-year-old teenager there and they like it.”
Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I have so much love for this academy, currently not able to train because of life things, but hope to return soon.”
Delgado Karate
“I attended this karate school as a child over 10 years ago , such an amazing atmosphere that I had to enroll my own children who have attended this past year and still the greatest karate school ever !”
Modern Martial Arts
“The comp class has taught him a lot of valuable lessons about hard work, doing hard things, and not giving up after setbacks.”
The 15 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.
Area overview: Manhattan, NY
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 1,355 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ACE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 5 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.
Which gyms listed for Manhattan 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.
High Impact Martial Arts
“The best judo and kids martial arts program in the north Hudson county community..”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“The staff is super friendly and they make learning fun”
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“You gotta learn from the best coaches and The Best Coach in the world Coach Cruz.”
Golden Minds Prep
“My son has gained incredible exposure to so many enriching experiences—Music, Dance, Karate, Cooking, Robotics, Language Development/Phonics, Math, Soccer, Montessori, Yoga, Art, and Theatre just to name a few!”
Thedojo
“The Dojo is a perfect place that provides excellent education for children, not only for their physical development but also their mental development.”
Goshin Ryu Martial Arts & Fitness
“Excellent school, excellent Kick Boxing classes 🥊 …”
Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
“A great place to train run by amazingly talented and dedicated people.”
Excel Martial Arts
“The instructors are proud of the kids when they get good grades, and are open doors for any discussions the kids may need for when they're falling behind in school.”
@jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights
“The professors and coaches were knowledgeable and did a great job explaining techniques and making sure everyone felt comfortable.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Manhattan
- “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
- “The black belts are incredibly dedicated to their students and it feels like family.” — from a review of Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- “They have helped her with discipline, confidence, focus and best of all self defense.” — from a review of Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
- “Nice instructors and trainees. They are careful with beginners and white belts and it's overall a great atmosphere for training.” — from a review of Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- “I recommend you bringing your children here. They teach them self defense and discipline.” — from a review of Delgado Karate
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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