Nino & Ruiz MMA
“It is truly an amazing place to train, wether you want to learn how to defend yourself, get into shape, or try to compete.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Passaic, NJ
2 of these gyms are based in Passaic; the others serve Passaic from towns including New York, NY (15 mi), Saddle Brook (3 mi) and Paterson (4 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Shotokan Karate Dojo International
“My son loves karate they are good teachers.”
Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
“They are welcoming and very open to new students.”
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ITC New York
“Training here is top notch and everyone is given attention regardless of skill level.”
Elite Child Development Academy
“If you're looking for a place to teach your kids taekwondo, boxing, life skills, and having a fun experience all at the same time, then Elite BBA is for you.”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Great place for absolute beginners and those who want to compete!”
The 15 gyms listed for Passaic, 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: Passaic, NJ
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 985 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (95%) 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 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 12 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 6 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 Passaic?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Passaic. 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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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
“Best martial arts around and well rounded.”
Warriors Dojo
“This is a good place for kids”
DP Martial Arts & Krav Maga Academy
“They have taught my son, Sean, how to be a well rounded young man, how to treat all people with respect and how to be the best version of himself.”
High Impact Martial Arts
“I really enjoy to train there with great people with an amazing teacher, and i really recommend you to join the High Impact Martial Arts.”
Modern Martial Arts
“The instructors and colleagues that I trained with were all nice and wanted to see each other improve.”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“My son has been with the little dragons program and it has helped mold his interpersonal skills, discipline and helped him to be focused in everything that he does.”
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.”
Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
“Shihan Durand Howard is an excellent karate instructor and make the classes fun for the kids, but also serious enough for them to learn some very useful martial arts skills and life skills such as discipline and focus.”
Remix MMA
“The location is perfect, the gym is nice and clean, and the staff is caring and knowledgeable.”
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