Kato Jiu Jitsu : Martial Arts and Fitness
“I learned some techniques I had not seen before and my training partners were great to work with.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Mankato, MN
3 of these gyms are based in Mankato; the others serve Mankato from towns including North Mankato (2 mi), New Ulm (26 mi) and Belle Plaine (33 mi).
5 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kato Karate
“The calls/notes we get from his teacher have significantly decreased and he has so much more confidence and focus.”
Southern Minnesota Martial Arts
“Not only is it very obvious that instructor Josh Hough really cares about each one of the students, he knows his stuff and it shows.”
Lee's Champion Tae Kwondo Academy
“Since 2017, I have witnessed how Master Winkler and his staff provide constructive experiences for all types learners and needs.”
Kawatani Dojo
“Daniel has many years of experience and has personally been to Okinawa Japan multiple times to train with the head of our organization.”
New Ulm ATA Martial Arts
The 10 gyms listed for Mankato, MN 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: Mankato, MN
9 of the 10 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 341 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "confidence". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 17 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. 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 Mankato?
3 of the 10 gyms sit inside Mankato. 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.
Richardson's Family Martial Arts
“I think this place is the perfect complement for my daughter's education, and on top of that she stays active most days of the week with them.”
Cross Combat Martial Arts
“All four of my kids are loving this studio!”
Pearson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Northfield
“Not only do the classes and trainers approach each participant in a structured and inclusive way, but I am always impressed with class and walking out knowing I learned something new!”
Midwest Martial Arts
“I've been learning taekwondo at Midwest Martial Arts for about a month now, and I have to say it's a fantastic place!”
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