South Coast Self Defense
“David Eaton is a phenomenal teacher who not only has taught him important martial arts skills but also helped him build confidence and strength to be successful.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near New Bedford, MA
2 of these gyms are based in New Bedford; the others serve New Bedford from towns including Dartmouth (5 mi), Fall River (9 mi) and Somerset (13 mi).
9 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
KO GYM
“Legit gym, I went to learn some kickboxing ad learned grappling and fell in love with bjj, so I switched to a pure bjj gym, but this is an amazing all around gym”
Ustaekwondo
“I am so happy that we took advantage of the free trial - my daughter is now on her green belt and has shown no signs of stopping any time soon.”
SBG East Coast
“Everyone is welcoming and ready to help make you a better version of yourself”
Master Lee's U.s.taekwondo Academy
“My son was so happy to join, and he was welcomed despite his hyperactivity and learning difficulties.”
Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The instructor was attentive, the white belt starter class people were so welcoming… it's a great place to get started.”
The 14 gyms listed for New Bedford, 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: New Bedford, MA
13 of the 14 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 906 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 14 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 1 takes 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 New Bedford?
2 of the 14 gyms sit inside New Bedford. 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.
Regiment Training Center
“My son begged me to take him here and he loved it.”
Fight Back Solutions
“He was very intelligent about his teachings and look forward to training more with him.”
Martial Arts and Fitness Institute
“My son has learned so much from the instructors and has shown so much personal growth since he started.”
Aikido Of Bristol County Headquarters
“Sensei knows his craft to the fullest, shows strong leadership, takes the time to work with everyone, and has built a family.”
Gonsalves Tae Kwon Do School
“I will never forget this amazing experience in my life.”
USA Karate
“The staff is amazing and they really take time with the kids.”
Southcoast Tai Chi
Yulong Tai Chi
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