Vital Brothers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The best place to learn jiu jitsu, the teachers are excellent and the vibe is contagious, perfect for all ages and even more so for the whole family, you won't regret it”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Miami, FL
24 gyms listed · 19 in Miami · 1 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
KO Zone
“Best gym ,best results , best trainers, positive reenforcement community and training every Cent worth spending all in the beautiful Miami FL come check us out”
Quest Martial Arts Academy
“I used to be a student at this place till I got my black belt, But while I was there I learned something I wouldn't forget: Self defense, this place is great for learning self defense.”
Miami WMB Training Center
“On top of it all, my kids will ask JB (the owner/main instructor - who is very hands-on) how to handle certain situations they are faced with at school - he gives excellent advice, so we encourage it.”
Family Taekwondo School
“For us they are really family our son have been in the school for over 6 years, Master is very dedicated to his students and inspire discipline and respect.”
Art In Motion Jiu Jitsu Academy
“As a decade long student of this academy, I have seen the school grow from a tiny hole-in-the-wall to a powerhouse in the South Florida jiu jitsu scene.”
The 24 gyms listed for Miami, 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: Miami, FL
19 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Miami; the other 5 serve Miami from North Miami (8 mi), Miami Lakes (11 mi) and North Miami Beach (10 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 3,559 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (85%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 7 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 Miami?
19 of the 24 gyms sit inside Miami. 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.
Ground Game Theory Jiu Jitsu
“There's no set limit to the amount of weekly or daily sessions u partake in, no contracts, no mandatory uniforms, no registration fees, no “free uniforms”, none of that silly junk.”
Carlson Gracie Miami
“Here at Carlson Gracie when an instructor is demonstrating you can ask as many questions as you want and you won't be embarrassed and then you have so many others who are there willing to give a helping hand as well.”
Arise Martial Arts
“To witness the more experienced kids showing my daughter what to do and how to do it on her day without Diesel or any coach asking them to speaks VOLUMES to the type of environment in Arise.”
American Karate Institute
“Great group of trainers and staff in general, they teach mixed martial arts and also discipline and good human values, very satisfied and happy to enroll my son with them.”
American Karate Academy #1 Mma/Karate School in Miami
“The physical defense is excellent but more importantly they teach the students how to think their way through situations without having to resort to physical engagement.”
Cardoso Jiu Jitsu
“The experience so far has been very humbling as you will find many skilled individuals each of which have shown nothing but camaraderie, respect, HUMBLENESS, & a good time.”
Hybrid Martial Arts
“Focus, teamwork, following directions, & respect (among many others) are some of the teachings that Sensei instills in his students as part of a very holistic approach to martial arts training.”
OIS Emeth Krav Maga USA
“Philip also brings added bonus to the Krav Maga class by educating us with snippets of stories coupled with visual examples and his smooth coaching skills, not forgetting his humor.”
Fight Sports Club Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Special thanks to Cyborg, Maggie Grindatti, Rosevelt Sousa, Andre Porfirio, Luccas Lira, and Daniel Souza for helping my son have such a great experience!!!”
Moti Horenstein's Krav-Maga & MMA
“Also the black belts/instructors realy take an interest in us students and offer much good experience, positive energy, and life saving skills to learn from.”
CTA Martial Arts
“I'm really happy that I found this place for my son, not only they teach the kids martial arts also good manners, respect and to trust themselves, highly recommend you to come and check it out”
Atlantis Jiu-Jitsu
“AJ and his team are very professional and very dedicated , He show genuine concern for the student in and out of class , He has shown a lot of patience with our son.”
Mario Sperry JIU Jitsu
“As an attorney I have learned that being able to slow down and understand the intricacies of complex subjects is what often makes the difference between being good and being excellent.”
Evolution MMA Miami
“If you want to improve your confidence and self defense sign up at evolution great coaches and great fighters with a hunger to get stronger and better”
South Miami Martial Arts
“My oldest child is learning to focus and keep attending to the task at hand, while developing her leadership qualities, while my younger girl is becoming more confident and assertive.”
Freestyle Fighting Academy
“What made this experience so wonderful was the fact that each coach (especially coach Eric and Ninja) and had so much love and patience with him that I could never thank them enough.”
Gama Filho Martial Arts
“Each person's limits and skills are individually taken into consideration during classes, it doesn't matter if you are 15 y/o (my son), 25 y/o, 35 y/o, 45 y/o (as I am) or more.”
Ktma Taekwondo Martial Arts
“KTMA Taekwondo Martial Arts has been one of the best experiences in Miami, for both children and adults, with the example and guide of the Masters (Lee & Yoon).”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Miami
- “Amazing environment , very professional and friendly place. My son 7 yrs old loves and I already can see change on his discipline, focus and concentration.” — from a review of Ktma Taekwondo Martial Arts
- “My kids are building confidence and discipline which is something that will help them throughout any aspect of their life as they get older.” — from a review of Arise Martial Arts
- “We have noticed an increase in my son’s confidence as he levels up from belt to belt mastering each level, board breaks etc.” — from a review of American Karate Institute
- “I also have to give them credit for building a dojo that everyone feels like family and hold great community events for all of us to participate in.” — from a review of American Karate Academy #1 Mma/Karate School in Miami
- “They teach my kids (5 & 7) about discipline, responsibility, confidence, and respect in many different areas.” — from a review of Hybrid Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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