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Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Very friendly environment I've been training with Mau-Mau for over two years great friend/sensei I learned so much from him and still have a lot more to learn,OSS”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Medford, MA
24 gyms listed · 4 in Medford · 1 open 24/7 · 22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Roshankish Krav Maga
- Muay Thai
- Learn
- Skills
“Joining the school is intense but Ali was very welcoming and all the people there are very supportive and willing to teach you if you are eager to learn.”
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Sigma Martial Arts & Fitness
- Studio
- Sensei
- Skills
“This is a great place to learn karate for children the instructors have a lot a patience and they are also very professional and still make It fun for kids.”
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Salem Street Studio
“Master Disipio and all other staff was never once discouraging about her extremely slow progress and in fact was surprisingly optimistic about everything especially in motivating our very unmotivated daughter(lol) while still being sensitive to her ...”
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Authentic Karate Training Center
- Lessons
- Sensei
- Confidence
“Their focus is to improve who each student is at his/her core, and each week there are challenges to remind the students that whether they win or lose at a game, the goal is to do their BEST and use STRONG THOUGHTS to guide them.”
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Fenix Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Mat
- Skill
- BJJ
“I stepped into Fenix on the first day with a sense of insecurity and zero understanding to the importance of physically and mentally pushing myself to take on such a challenging and rewarding adventure.”
The 24 gyms listed for Medford, MA 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: Medford, MA
4 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Medford; the other 20 serve Medford from towns including Boston (7 mi), Somerville (2 mi) and Peabody (10 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,780 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (82%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 10 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Medford?
22 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Apex Defense Waltham
- Confidence
- Self Defense
- Classes
“This was an extremely informative experience and as someone with zero gun experience both my lack of experience and comfort around firearms were adapted to so that I got the most value out of the course.”
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Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-Do Institute
- Environment
- Learn
- Skill
“I always leave class feeling fulfilled because I know I am being taught tea-kwon-do the traditional way by elite instructors while also being surrounded by such a unique community that is always trying to bring out the best in each other's abilities.”
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Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
“The idea of martial art might sound like something for stronger people but he truly invest on everybody despite their age / weight / gender/ body type and he makes sure that they gain the best out of their workout.”
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Pedro's Judo Center
- Respect
- Confidence
- Sensei
“Great school I've learned a lot and I must say the atmosphere is perfect they have created a great program for all your judo needs truly an honor to be part of Pedro's Judo fyi been training -5 months going on 6”
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Brazilian Martial Arts Center
“All of that plus you become part of a family of motivated, inspiring people that will treat you like family, cheer for you, respect you and motivate you to become a better person!”
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Boston Budo
- Respect
- Sensei
- Confidence
“They are both patient, detail oriented and inclusive; they have high expectations and demonstrate to their students the importance of always doing your best work at every stage of your journey.”
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Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
- Learning
- Confidence
“I wholeheartedly recommend Bruce Mc Cory Taekwondo school to anyone seeking not just self-defense skills, but also a community that fosters love, empathy, and personal development.”
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Brazilian Top Team Boston
- Professor
- Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
“If you're looking for a loyal honest family based jujitsu academy that will give you the results you're looking for this is probably the one give them a try, you won't regret it!”
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Michael Macaris Kung-Fu Academy
- Respect
- Learn
- Discipline
“My son has and continues to have great experiences with the excellent Kung Fu trainers and making great progress and he immensely enjoys this type of overall physical as well as mind exercises ...”
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Gracie Barra Boston
“The team was incredibly knowledgeable and my brother, who was the only person with Jiu Jitsu experience prior, enjoyed learning a few new styles/techniques!”
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North Shore Muay Thai Academy
- Skill
- Learn
- Train
“I started with Jiu Jitsu (Japanese-style) and then moved onto muay thai, from one of the premiere MMA/Muay thai gyms in Boston, where I trained for 6 years or so until I moved and it was just too far away.”
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Paradigm Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Whatever you are looking for self defense, exercise and conditioning, building confidence, friendship, learning discipline, perfecting techniques becoming goal orientated or more focused in life --- THIS Academy is home of all that and more.”
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Modern Taekwondo Center
- Community
- Confidence
- Learning
“3 of my children take classes here and while it is the only Taekwondo center we have tried so far, we have been more than satisfied so we haven't had to look around to any others.”
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Florian Martial Arts Center
“Professor Keith Florian is always there to support the team during competitions and consistently teaches us valuable techniques, ranging from the basics to the latest movements.”
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Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
“This is a fantastic dojo ran by JC that consists of highly skilled instructors & students, & it has a diverse curriculum for those with different martial arts interests: BJJ - Gi & No-Gi, Judo, Wrestling, & Muay Thai.”
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Sityodtong Muay Thai Academy
- Community
- Train
- MMA
“The staffs are nice and excellent teachers who will guide you, examine you, and show you the rope and not matching you up to random people or abandoning you to work alone.”
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SLS Fitness
- Feel
- Classes
- Personal Training
“You can go hard in Metabolic Effect or Weight Room, get killer cardio with Spin or Interval Boxing, stretch in Recovery or Arial Yogo, and get physical in Boxing or Jiu Jitsu.”
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Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness
“The people who train here range from first timers to people who are actively competing, and the culture really is one where people check their egos at the door and are really good to each other.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Medford, MA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$80
Maximum cost
$402
National Average
$127
Avg Per Hour Rates
$53
$106
$159
Fair price range is based on 506 cost profiles
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