Elite Child Development Academy
“I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a martial arts school.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Paterson, NJ
3 of these gyms are based in Paterson; the others serve Paterson from towns including Saddle Brook (4 mi), Totowa (4 mi) and Montclair (7 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Martialist United
“What your kids will learn is much more than fighting; it's discipline, confidence and self control that will stay with them for the rest of their life.”
Silk City School of Martial Arts
“If you want to learn and be pushed to achieve more - this is the right place!”
Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon
“It's been a great journey and one I recommend for anyone looking for a Traditional form of martial arts.”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Amazing group of students I consider this place as my second home been training with Professor Melone for 5 years now.”
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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
“The atmosphere is incredibly friendly and inviting, and the instructors are highly skilled while honing in on each and every students' individual needs and attention.”
The 15 gyms listed for Paterson, 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: Paterson, NJ
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,056 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (98%) and communication (91%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 10 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 Paterson?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Paterson. 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.
Warriors Dojo
“It is not just a place that offers self-defense but rather an environment that where one can feel comfortable and not just feel like another student but a part of the family.”
DP Martial Arts & Krav Maga Academy
“Classes are engaging and educational for every student.”
High Impact Martial Arts
“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.”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“I always enjoy bring my daughter for class.”
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“Great place, great teachers, nurturing environment for kids.”
Remix MMA
“There's a pretty good mix of experience levels and types of classes so you won't feel out of place.”
Spavlou Taekwondo
“He is learning a lot and 'sir' is doing a wonderful job with my son .”
NJ United Mixed Martial Arts
“There is a reason NJ United has so many high quality reviews, and you would be making one of the best decisions of your life if you are considering attending any class at this incredible place.”
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Kickboxing
“He is a BJJ Black Belt who is also one of the best striking coaches in the world (he is the coach of a professional kickboxing world champion).”
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