Gracie Barra Coral Springs
“To any parent that's seeking validation, I'd “Highly” recommended you allow your child to attend their free 1st class to witness the experience.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Margate, FL
2 of these gyms are based in Margate; the others serve Margate from towns including Fort Lauderdale (8 mi), Plantation (9 mi) and Boca Raton (11 mi).
18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
G3 America Taekwondo
“The instructors are great and very knowledgeable when talking about Taekwondo, they also provide extra information in how to improve theres skills outside of Taekwondo.”
Athlas Training Team
“There is a culture in the gym that emphasizes making one another better, lifting eachother up, and attention to detail makes for a challenging yet family like group of people who care about each other beyond just the training mats.”
Rock MMA
“Amazing coaching, even a little kid could be trained to fight by this man the myth the legend the one an only Carl from rock mma get your first class free an learn to fight forever.”
Traditional Taekwondo Center of Davie
“I love it because it is a responsible place, with all the security measures and where I know that the children will learn to defend themselves and control their energy.”
Darsana Martial Arts
“He aids individual students in progressing at their own pace and there is never any intimidation or criticism as is sometimes found among martial arts instructors.”
The 24 gyms listed for Margate, FL 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: Margate, FL
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,535 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (84%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 18 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 5 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 Margate?
2 of the 24 gyms sit inside Margate. The rest come from other towns inside 20 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.
American Top Team Weston
“She would come home with a world of interesting things she learned the camp counselor were very good to her and she thoroughly enjoyed the activities.”
Aikido Florida Aikikai
“I highly recommend trying it out for people who want to learn to protect themselves, but hate the idea of stepping into a ring and trading blows with someone else.”
American Top Team
“At 6'2” 220lbs, it's humbling when someone half your size taps you out repeatedly lol but it gets the juices flowing and makes you want to get at it even more.”
John Wai Martial Arts
“I was able to check out the rolling portion of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class, instructor was super technical and made rolls fun and productive for the students.”
TKD Family Fitness
“My girls have attended for over 6 months now and I'm loving their progress.”
YR Jiu Jitsu Team
“If you are in the plantation area and looking for an awesome place to train with great people and a very knowledgeable instructor look no further then YR jiu jitsu .”
Krav Maga Worldwide
“He has cross trained in multiple different styles and as a result, you will benefit from his collective experience and develop your own self defense skills very quickly.”
Ultimate Kenpo Warriors
“Let me say this you cannot buy your belt in this school you have to earn it that's what I love about my brother in Kenpo and a friend Alex Perez and his family”
A&M Jiu Jitsu
“I have been coming here since May 2023 and I have steadily gone from training once or twice a week to 5 days a week and bringing my 6 year old to the kids class.”
Mattix Academy
“My experience and success has been tremendous, with quickly becoming knowledgeable in the art of Jiu Jitsu and growing to love it more each and everyday.”
Karate America
“In every sense, his confidence has increased and he is more social, his grades at school improved, he feels very comfortable, like a fish in water I would say.”
Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy
“Although I understand, it's a business, but this one is most certainly looking NOT into your wallet or get you into enormous down payments or unreasonable contracts.”
Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Amazing gym, great coaches and instructors and professor will all amazing with their knowledge of the Martial Art and great with teaching you how to execute all moves.”
Level Up Taekwondo Davie
“My daughter looks forward to every class and has developed a passion for Tae Kwon Do thanks to the supportive and encouraging community at Level Up TKD.”
Fight Sports Deerfield Beach
“If you are looking for a legit place to train whether you are a high level fighter or a beginner looking to get started you need to check out this gym!”
Gracie Barra Weston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
“The place is beautiful, like all the excellent professional human beings who work in this center, where they collaborate in education, in addition to being a space for everyone who wants to go and participate.”
Shiva MMA
“Not only are you getting amazing knowledge but the camaraderie that Coach Braden has cultivated in his gym is one of the best I've been too, you'll never feel left out or left behind.”
Reyson Gracie Florida
“Bicudo and Bruno are excellent teachers and create a wonderful learning environment for all ages and all belt levels, and their students are highly skilled.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Margate
- “Great school and environment, started when I was 11 and now I’m a black belt.” — from a review of G3 America Taekwondo
- “The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient, providing a nurturing environment that fosters both discipline and confidence.” — from a review of Level Up Taekwondo Davie
- “Everyone is like family and regardless of your skill level or belt, they are willing roll with you and teach you new techniques every time you step on the mat.” — from a review of Couchon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “Discipline, self confidence, structure and much more in a very fun environment.” — from a review of Karate America
- “Owner and head black belt coach Dru was super welcoming and knowledgeable.” — from a review of A&M Jiu Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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