Ultimate MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Training Center
“Andrew and Marisa do a great job of breaking down moves into simple steps and have created a great environment for people to learn and grow.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in New Haven, CT
15 gyms listed · 4 in New Haven · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
World Champion Tae Kwon Do
“Master Kim is an awesome instructor for the Yale community, helping us improve our Tae Kwon Do skills every week in a fun and welcoming environment!”
East Rock World Champion Taekwondo
“Master Gregg and Master Anthony have such a great learning atmosphere in east rock.”
American Institute of Martial Arts
“The reverence, the generosity, the spirit of the place and the overall discipline and devotion of the students is notable.”
World Champion Tae Kwon Do LLC
“The constant encouragement given to each kid is so wonderful to see.”
Assembly of the Martial Arts Academy
“Thank you for being so kind and teaching my son James.”
The 15 gyms listed for New Haven, CT 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 Haven, CT
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in New Haven; the other 11 serve New Haven from towns including Hamden (6 mi), North Haven (7 mi) and Wallingford (12 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 632 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (81%) and communication (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 3 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 New Haven?
4 of the 15 gyms sit inside New Haven. 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.
Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Mike Conroy's American Martial Arts
“My daughter has been going here for almost a year and I have nothing but great things to say.”
Jitsu Academy
“Great place for the family with the perfect intensity and easy break down of moves.”
Soulcraft Martial Arts
“Brad is a terrific instructor as well along all the others that teach.”
CT Krav Maga & MMA
“The staff and instructors greet everyone by name and genuinely care about your progression in skill, fitness and mindset.”
Performance Combat MMA
“As a teacher myself, I see the passion Mike has the sport, both with the adults and kids.”
Hwang's School of Tae Kwon DO
“I love that there are open classes 6 days a week so that you can go when it's convenient for you.”
Endure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Acadamy
“Class is always a great time, nothing but good energy every time I train!”
World Champion Taekwondo Milford
“Master Jang is wonderful and teaches respect, discipline, self-confidence, and self-control while keeping kids happy and motivated to continue learning taekwondo.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near New Haven
- “I would recommend this club to everyone. Great for your child to learn discipline, confidence, respect, fitness and skills for life.” — from a review of East Rock World Champion Taekwondo
- “This place is great to learn self control discipline and most of all confidence.” — from a review of American Institute of Martial Arts
- “They do such a great job keeping the kids engaged as they teach taekwondo, discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and confidence.” — from a review of World Champion Taekwondo Milford
- “As a new member, I have found all of the instructors and higher belts to be extremely helpful and patient when introducing and breaking down techniques.” — from a review of Soulcraft Martial Arts
- “My time at the gym shaped me as a person; I learned more about discipline, hard work and perseverance in there than anywhere else, including school.” — from a review of Performance Combat MMA
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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