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Amerikick Karate
“When I tested for my black belt it was very easy because of Jason he made his own test at the South Philly Amerikick and he make it more intense then the actually test itself.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Philadelphia, PA
24 gyms listed · 22 in Philadelphia · 1 open 24/7 · all 24 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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The Jiu Jitsu Company
- Curriculum
- Balcony
- Problem Solving
“.” On Wednesdays, if there's something you want to work on, whether it's cool You Tube or competitions skills you personally want to work on, or even from Hollywood, Wednesday's the best place for your personal training”
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Mahato Karate Association /Kidini Karate /Karatebox/Kobu Power
“We enrolled- our now 9 yr old- less than a year ago, and have watched him grow physically, mentally and incrementally disciplined with the help of the Shihan Graves, Senpei Melissa, Sensei Caputo, John and other student leaders.”
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Water and Rock Studio
- Learned
- Contract
- Sleep
“Working with Jay on a healthy life balance has been a great add on feature unique to this studio.”
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Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
- Skill
- Mat
- People
“So, if you are looking for a place to train in Philadelphia consider this, shopping for price, convenience, closeness to home or trying find a teacher with a cool accent will only deprive you of making you the best version of yourself.”
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Focus Karate
“For the past year my son(kenzy) has been attending this school and I am so pleased with the results.”
The 24 gyms listed for Philadelphia, PA 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: Philadelphia, PA
22 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Philadelphia; the other 2 serve Philadelphia from Claymont, DE (23 mi) and Boyertown (35 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,936 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (99%), quality (89%) and value (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 23 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 7 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.
Which gyms listed for Philadelphia show a timetable online?
All 24 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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Ustc's Red Tiger Taekwon-do
“He demonstrates the grace, beauty, strength, perserverance, self-control, indomitable spirit, courtesy, respect, power, integrity, and courage that is characteristic of Taekwon-do.”
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Logic Jiu Jitsu
“His teaching is very detailed in which he focuses his attention on concepts and applying them to your game - rather than just drilling a few techniques from a specific and unrealistic set-up.”
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Philadelphia Jiu-Jitsu
- Grappling
- Takedown
- Knife
“I've gained so much in the short few months I've been training here and I would highly recommend the school to anyone who wants to get into high quality and affordable training.”
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SAS Philadelphia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Classes
- Teamwork
- Matter
“Obviously it's not advanced techniques but it's the number of instructors available for the kids classes (2-3) and the discipline they impart (Anton, the head professor, in particular) that separates SAS from the rest.”
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Daniel Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Philadelphia
- MMA
- Shape
- Professors
“They provide world class training at the best rates in town, there is always at least one black belt (usually more) present at every class and they have classes (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Women's only BJJ, Kid's BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Wrestling)...”
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Shorty's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Trial
- Fostering
“Mike stays up to date with the latest jiu-jitsu techniques, competes in national and international tournaments, follows professional grappling, and trains with world class practitioners to ensure students are receiving the best modern instruction.”
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Action Karate Mt. Airy
“He enjoys the karate classes, but more importantly to me, I've noticed growth and maturity in him that I believe is a direct result of his karate training.”
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Martial Arts Hero Factory
- Skills
- Lessons
- Teach
“Hello my name is Sitia C, ever since my son Averi has been attending the Martial Arts Hero Factory, I've noticed that he has become more self confident in all aspects of his life.”
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North Star MMA
“The vibe is always high, fun, laid back but at the same time the collective energy of the intensity of everyone bettering themselves everyday is what really makes this gym shine brighter than the North Star”
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Commando Krav Maga and Diamond Mixed Martial Arts
- Muay Thai
- Kicks
- Shape
“A few years ago, I first came here out of curiosity to see what the class is like to know how to defend myself, almost 3 years later, I've been more better in ever training here & it's a lot of fun 🤩, it'll test your limits & gon be hard, but definit...”
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Juniper Muay Thai Gym
- Community
- Schedule
- Confidence
“Was really pleased with the overall atmosphere at the gym, no tough guys, but everyone took sparring and training seriously, and focused on learning, calmness, technique and having fun.”
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Ellixson's Tae Kwon Do Academy
“If it wasn't for the fact my knee was barely hanging on and my physician's insistence I look for other less strenuous exercise I would still be there today.”
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Amerikick Martial Arts (NE Philly)
“My son was having an embarrasingly bad day and was not being very cooperative during his session so I apologized for his behavior and asked the instructor if he would like me to take him home- the response was - thats up to you but this is what we ar...”
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Martinez BJJ Fitness Center
- MMA
- Schedule
- Stars
“Wide range of skill and sizes, very cordial and welcoming atmosphere for newcomers and they even have showers which tends to be pretty rare in my experience.”
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Royal Striking Muay Thai & BJJ
“Had my first class there today and it was everything I was hoping for, perfect mix of fun and pushing yourself and learning new skills and super friendly instructors and fellow gym goers.”
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Philly's Next Champ
- Price
- Gloves
“Phenomenal environment to train.”
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The Garden MMA
- Sustainable
- Train
- Atmosphere
“If your primary focus is finding a gym with a genuinely welcoming instructor who loves learning as much as teaching, you should absolutely stop in to take a class with Judah.”
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Shotokan
- Traditional
“This location is also home of Philadelphia Kendo Club (Traditional Japanese Fencing)”
Martial Arts Training Services in Philadelphia, PA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$475
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$125
$188
Typical price range is based on 540 cost profiles
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