Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“I've seen how they used skills they developed at taekwondo in other areas of their life such as school, friends and other sports.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Montclair, NJ
2 of these gyms are based in Montclair; the others serve Montclair from towns including Bloomfield (3 mi), Totowa (5 mi) and Harrison (6 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
North South Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Adam's no gi class was full of nice people, some of whom strangled me, and some of whom I strangled, and the rolls were fun and informative.”
Elite Child Development Academy
“All teachers / masters and their assistants are polite, responsive, supportive, knowledgeable, and most importantly professional.”
Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon
“What stood out to me the most about the instruction is that it is playful and appealing to the children while also very structured and disciplined.”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“I had a trial and never left lol, been here for years and I love it Oss!”
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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
“When Karel set up his academy, he had 3 major objectives: best possible instruction, best friendly /supportive atmosphere and a beautiful, clean academy.”
The 15 gyms listed for Montclair, NJ 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: Montclair, NJ
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,056 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (98%) and communication (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 11 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; 12 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 Montclair?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Montclair. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
Warriors Dojo
“Staff is amazing with the kids”
High Impact Martial Arts
“The best judo and kids martial arts program in the north Hudson county community..”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“My daughter loves coming to this place and they are very reliable and responsible , I love their commitment and care towards the kids and their parents!”
Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
“My son is learning so quickly and Sensei Howard has gone above and beyond with private instruction and great accessibility during this difficult time.”
Remix MMA
“I've learned so much, and each class brings fresh challenges as Danny introduces new learning techniques and conditioning elements.”
Spavlou Taekwondo
“Grandmaster Pavlou creates a structured and supportive environment for his students in a fun way.”
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Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“Everyone in the room is welcoming no matter what your skill set is and you walk away from every session a better martial artist.”
NJ United Mixed Martial Arts
“I highly recommend to anyone looking to get into martial arts or simply just get in great shape.”
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Kickboxing
“I can not recommend a more professional stand up trainer.”
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