Thaxton Martial Arts
“My daughter has a very good experience with the school and I recommend this place for your kid's self defense classes.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Piscataway, NJ
2 of these gyms are based in Piscataway; the others serve Piscataway from towns including Edison (5 mi), Garwood (10 mi) and Spotswood (11 mi).
all 15 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Kaizen Martial Arts
Brill's Karate
“My daughter is a total free spirt and it is hard to get her to stop talking, but because of Brill's I've seen a huge improvement in her and knowing when to listen.”
THE BMA Dojo
“The instructors are also wonderful at balancing fun and teaching responsibility/respect.”
Strategic Combat Academy
“Highly recommend this gym to whoever is interested in getting in shape, looking to learn how to fight, or just a hobby to pick up.”
Fastkix Taekwondo & Kickboxing
“Master Balon and Master Charles have created an environment that is welcoming and encouraging to all”
The 15 gyms listed for Piscataway, 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: Piscataway, NJ
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,272 reviews; 10 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 (90%), quality (86%) and value (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 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 Piscataway?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Piscataway. 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.
United Black Belt
“Even though it is now online, I still enjoy everything that is going on , and it is very interesting.”
Martial Arts For Life
“Mr and Mrs B have made a very positive impact on his attitude and helped in developing his values.”
Fight and Fitness MMA
“Walt did a great job My son is now a tougher more confident version of himself.”
Velez Jiujitsu
“Carlos is an exceptional jui jutsu master who truly goes above and beyond in his self-defense classes.”
Taekwondo Elite
“The instructors and students work hard, yet are friendly and have a real camaraderie among them where you quickly go from strangers to feeling like family.”
Master Nick's Karate
“There is not a single place in Houston half of what Master Nick's place is.”
The B-Team Jiu Jitsu (New Jersey)
“Every instructor explains moves and concepts very clearly, is extremely willing to answer any questions, and shows very effective moves.”
Renzo Gracie Garwood
“The instructors are incredible, and the community built up around this school is genuinely welcoming and amazing.”
Warrior Martial Arts
“They seem so excited for each class every time, which shows me that it was a good decision to subscribe them to WMA.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Piscataway
- “Sensei James is a great instructor and teaches the kids to build confidence, self-defense, discipline and many more with his heart and passion.” — from a review of Thaxton Martial Arts
- “The teachers are very good and professional. My son looks forward to each of his classes and I can see he is improving a lot in terms of focus and discipline.” — from a review of Taekwondo Elite
- “The instructors at this dojo are so extremely kind and encouraging; I always feel inspired to do better.” — from a review of Master Nick's Karate
- “I highly recommend this school. The teachers are intelligent, kind, firm, encouraging and teach the children respect, discipline, perseverance, and to strive for excellence.” — from a review of Taekwondo Elite
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