Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
“The instructors are so professional and they focus on bringing discipline as well as great training for the kids.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in New York, NY
20 gyms listed · all 20 in New York · all 20 open weekends · all 20 rated 4.5+
Modern Martial Arts
“He is proud of his progress and we try to bring some of the terminology and energy home with us to apply to other situations.”
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Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
“Even though I didn't call ahead, the instructor, Chad, and all the students were incredibly welcoming and great to train with.”
Renzo Gracie Academy
“Everyone was respectful to each other during rolls, instructors were very attentive to everyone on the mats and it was overall a pretty nice session.”
Professional Martial Arts Taekwondo Center
“PTKD provides a welcoming and warm environment for beginners to get started and feel comfortable.”
Mushin Mixed Martial Arts
“Immaculate gym, and high caliber Professors, so rest assured you'll be learning from well known instructors!”
The 20 gyms listed for New York, 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: New York, NY
All 20 gyms we list here are in New York itself. We have 92 gyms in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,431 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (85%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "community" and "atmosphere". All 20 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 20 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for New York show a timetable online?
All 20 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Workshop NYC Muay Thai & Jiujitsu
“Gianna and Rich focus on perfecting technique and give very focused and intentional instruction.”
City Wing Tsun
“The ultimate striking art taught in a system that anyone can learn.”
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Kano Martial Arts
“I've been training at Kano for a little over a year, and have really brought my judo to the next level thanks to world-class instruction and a great community of players.”
JKD NYC
“No superiority complexes in anyone who's teaching (they're all just people), however, you will be challenged because otherwise there's no point.”
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Clockwork Jiu Jitsu
“I highly recommend this gym for anyone either a) thinking about starting jiu jitsu, b) someone in the midst of their jiu jitsu career, or c) someone who's dropping in as a visitor.”
Ronin Athletics MMA NYC
“From kids to adults, no previous experience required, Master Christian and his amazing team will expertly guide you from your first class and you will never regret the day you walked in to Ronin Athletics.”
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Krav Maga Experts
“The teachers are all knowledgeable and want to make every single individual student better.”
FIT HIT
“Workouts are challenging (in a good way) and you learn the practical skill of self defense.”
Radical MMA NYC
“I would highly recommend Radical to anybody looking to learn to fight and/or make a serious transformation in their fitness and their life.”
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Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Upper West Side
“Head instructor Professor Luca, Professor Sapo, Professor Thiago, and Professor Mathaus, all provide worlds of knowledge that is able to help beginners become very comfortable on the mats; as well as helping more advanced practitioners improve their jiu-jitsu game.”
Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“The class was good and had great details, the professors show how to do the pass.”
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Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ
“Next evolution is like a second home for me and I have been here for 10 years I'm not going anywhere I'm staying and completing what I started no matter what”
Manhattan Shaolin Kungfu and Qigong
“My child -now 7- has been attending for a year and half and has been growing more coordinated and stronger.”
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Unity Jiu Jitsu School
“Highly recommend for anyone looking for a gym in the city whether hobbyist or competitor.”
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