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The Viking Academy
- Train
- Striking
- Competition
“Have been in a few months but just reaching out to say if you want to get in shape and learn how to protect yourself the viking academy is the place to be...”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Mount Vernon, NY
2 of these gyms are based in Mount Vernon; the others serve Mount Vernon from towns including Queens (11 mi), New York (16 mi) and Bronx (5 mi).
1 open 24/7 · all 24 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Discipline
- Train
“One thing I find refreshing at Team Jucao LIC is the lack of the hidden costs/ fees associated with martial arts - in fact, a GI is provided once you sign up and there are no additional fees for promotion (stripes and belts).”
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Arena Training Center
“Before I began my membership with Arena Training Center, I took multiple trial classes at a few different gyms but none quite matched the culture and overall environment that ATC has.”
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Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center
“There is respect and care for all skill levels and Steve, Antonio, and Malik all consistently go out of their way to make sure every student is clear and comfortable every step of the way but will also push you when needed to achieve your best.”
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ITC New York
- Learn
- Feel
- Bjj
“I feel like I've made such a great investment in myself by deciding to learn Bjj, I highly recommend ITC to everyone looking for a safe space to learn and grow confident in themselves and their abilities.”
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Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
- Discipline
- Masters
- Kickboxing
“The location is not only clean and well equipped with everything necessary but each of the instructors have extensive knowledge and patience in executing the tasks so one learns quickly, efficiently and keeps wanting to come back.”
The 24 gyms listed for Mount Vernon, NY 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: Mount Vernon, NY
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,638 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (90%) and communication (84%). 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; 23 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 11 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 Mount Vernon?
2 of the 24 gyms sit inside Mount Vernon. 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.
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Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts
- Discipline
- Team
- Black Belt
“I always answer that if it weren't for the goal setting, confidence, and self-discipline I learn at Taekwondo everyday, I wouldn't be able to do any school work as productively as I do now.”
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Baxter Karate Dojo
- Shihan
- Discipline
- Patience
“After a few sessions I was extremely pleased with what I saw; Shihan Baxter is an amazing person with great patience, has incredibly positive energy and most importantly makes you and your family feel welcomed.”
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Delgado Karate
- Judo
- Learn
- Discipline
“The prices a extremely reasonable and I'd just say go for a trial class, which if I'm remembering correctly is $25 and your child or children get to try the classes for a week to see if they enjoy it and you also get to interact with the instructor a...”
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Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Rising sun academy is an award winning competition school with a ton of experienced competitors but you are able to go at your own pace if youre looking to start your journey, no pressure.”
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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
- Learn
- Team
- Competition
“I don't go to a renzo gracie affliate, I train out of another gym in NYC but Silver Fox BJJ was nice enough to let me train for free for their open mat.”
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Aikido North Jersey
- Practice
- Shihan
- Skills
“A wonderful sensei who lives the deeper principles of Aikido both on and off the mat, and this reflects in the atmosphere of this dojo and the quality of the students and the training there.”
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DP Martial Arts & Krav Maga Academy
“I've been a student for 4 years now and have enjoyed nothing but professionalism and integrity while learning how to defend myself from the unexpected.”
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High Impact Martial Arts
- Judo
- MMA
- Train
“Under the instruction of Sensei Lester and his team of certified instructors, I was taught a great amount of self-defense and combat techniques with an emphasis in Judo, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts.”
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Modern Martial Arts
- MMA
- Son
- Desk
“It's annoying because then you'd end up standing for a whole class or you get yourself a folded chair and put in the different spot but the only place to put the chair is in front of the men's room.”
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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!”
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Remix MMA
- Boxing
- Train
- Environment
“If you want an attentive, focused training experience, without all of the fluff and noise that comes from some of the other martial arts gyms in jersey city and Hoboken, then remix is your best option.”
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Nomad Kali & Combat Fitness: Pekiti Tirsia Kali
- Classes
- Sensei
- Individual
“So I would like to start off by saying Sensei Frankie and Royce are true professionals and martial artists, with that said, their refined detailed teaching makes the classes more enjoyable and makes it a safe comfortable environment to train and lear...”
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Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
“If your looking for great training and in the the Bronx area definitely head over to Bronx Jiu Jitsu where Professor Ortega runs an excellent program for both adults and children!”
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@jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights
- Environment
- Muay Thai
- Competitive
“Unlike larger, more commercial martial arts academies that I have experienced, @jiujitsu offers a personal, supportive environment where every student really matters.”
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Goshin Ryu Martial Arts & Fitness
“They teach children and adults, 100% recommend”
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Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“To top that off, if you're ever feeling lost with what is being taught, they are more than willing to go over the details as much as needed until you get it.”
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Breakthrough Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Motivated
- Learn
“My 13 year old son attends the classes and we are very happy with the staff, the place and the people, my son is happy to belong to this wonderful club, we recommend it 100 percent”
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Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness
- Parent
- Skills
- Passion
“One of the best places for children to learn important life skills, behaviors, and attitudes, positively reinforced by amazingly caring and thoughtful instructors, lead/trained by Master Messina.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Mount Vernon, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$83
Maximum cost
$417
National Average
$132
Avg Per Hour Rates
$55
$110
$165
Average price range is based on 401 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Mount Vernon
- “My kids love learning karate here! The teachers, Kwame and Robert, help them learn new skills, gain confidence, improve focus, and self discipline while having a good time.” — from a review of Breakthrough Martial Arts
- “The classes are engineered and instructed in such a way that the students learn patience, discipline, sportsmanship, perseverance, exercise, health, and overall confidence.” — from a review of Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts
- “My son really enjoys it and I have seen a huge change in his confidence and his discipline in getting things done such as chores and school work.” — from a review of Delgado Karate
- “We have seen tremendous progress in his abilities, and with each level of belt he achieves, his confidence increases as well.” — from a review of Baxter Karate Dojo
- “I love it because they learn not only discipline, but also respect and very clear techniques, being patient with beginners and with various categories.” — from a review of @jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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