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Chun's Black Belt Academy
- Discipline
- Taekwondo
“I was looking for a taekwondo academy for my child that felt personal and not like a factory churning out classes without building a relationship between teacher and student.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Plainfield, NJ
These gyms serve Plainfield from nearby bases in towns including Edison, Staten Island, NY and Harrison.
24 gyms listed · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Warriors Dojo
- Learn
- Atmosphere
- Shihan
“Not only do they learn traditional martial arts, they also learn about character development, core values, creative expression, and they build a bond with the Warriors family!”
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THE BMA Dojo
- Discipline
- Self Defense
- Environment
“My son was initially struggling but now martial arts has become one of his daily activity and he loves it because all the Sensei in Bayakko have been dedicated to teach martial arts and discipline.”
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Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“I have referred multiple friends to the organization and made still more friends from the supportive group of parents involved in this family focused martial arts operation.”
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Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
- Sensei
- Discipline
- Skills
“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.”
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Master Curry Karate Jujutsu Ryu ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️
- Son
- Learn
- Respect
“Each session you feel empowered and energized, and I would highly recommend Master Curry's karate school to anyone looking to learn a new skill and be a part of a supportive and inspiring community.”
The 24 gyms listed for Plainfield, 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: Plainfield, NJ
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,738 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (86%) and communication (82%). 20 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 1 has 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 2001. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 5 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Plainfield?
21 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Kickboxing
- Classes
- Learned
- Train
“This place has amazing atmosphere clean environment good Family oriented people of all ages and great techniques from World class fighters and coaches”
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Strategic Combat Academy
- BJJ
- Compete
- Strength and Conditioning
“Perfect environment for anybody looking to learn how to fight, anybody trying to get in incredible shape while also being perfect for fighters looking to compete.”
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Rolles Gracie Academy
- Professors
- Learn
- Confidence
“As a law enforcement officer, I feel more confident every time I leave a training session knowing that I will be able to utilize what I learned from training to a situation where I may have to go hands on to control a suspect safely into custody.”
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Union UTA Martial Arts / Sami Combat Systems Of NJ
“Nichols and the other staff made the transition flawless for me, showing me new techniques and giving explanations for everything I was confused about, not to mention teaching me so much more in just the few months I have been attending.”
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Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Skills
- BJJ
- Environment
“The words community and family get tossed around far too easily these days, I would encourage anyone of any age to come to Codella Academy and see what Mike and his family have done and continue to do for people and the broader community.”
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Empower Martial Arts of Aberdeen & Matawan
- Karate
- Classes
- Son
“Empower Martial Arts provide activities outside of typical classes for the students which include parents' night out, opportunities to bring buddies, and holiday events.”
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United Black Belt
- Discipline
- Learn
- Class
“I first came here when I was 5 and I don't regret coming here, this place has helped me in ways that I never thought it could help me in life, it teaches people important values like respect, discipline, life lessons, self-defense, and the value of g...”
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USA Karate & Fitness Springfield
- Team
- Discipline
“It is one of the only activities that he has stuck with over the years because Coach C and the staff are so welcoming and the students are kind and supportive of each other.”
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Ambition Martial Arts
- Classes
- Confidence
- Parents
“Sometimes a class might end with a lesson about personal appearance and taking pride in yourself, or about bullying, or responsibility, and sometimes a class might end with a friendly round of dodge ball.”
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Martial Arts For Life
- Black Belt
- Respect
- Classes
“Especially during the pandemic when other activities became unavailable, they were innovative and understanding - first making classes available via Zoom, then out door classes, and now indoor classes in a clean, controlled environment with small cla...”
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Chokelab Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- BJJ
- Sensei
- Understand
“I've had the pleasure of attending many seminars and inter-academy training sessions hosted/instructed by Professor Josef Manuel, and the level of detail added to each session is in a class by itself.”
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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [east Hanover]
- Learn
- Mats
- Black Belt
“You can be a hobbyist, a competitor, or someone who just wants to get their feet wet with Ju-Jitsu and know that you'll be getting taught world class technique by someone who cares about your growth and well being in the sport.”
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Cho's Legacy TKD Martial Arts
“Master Acevedo has the patience and creativity to handle 20 plus 6-9 year old's simultaneously while keeping the "Little Ninjas" engaged through focused learning and fun activities to build confidence and discipline with the students.”
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Fight and Fitness MMA
- BJJ
- Skills
- Team
“Truly a group of great and strong people led by coach Walter's if you find yourself in the Garwood area and want to learn, definitely go to Fight and Fitness MMA you won't regret it.”
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Taekwondo Elite
“This was a little terrifying at first as a parent but my son enjoyed it from the beginning and it has led to him facing and overcoming adversities that he would not otherwise experience, which has had a dramatic effect on his growth and confidence.”
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Velez Jiujitsu
- Train
- Professor
- Knowledge
“Started at Velez Jujitsu this week and the experience was awesome both classes, Sensei Velez is an absolute master at his craft and it also shows in his advanced students who assist him in making sure we are learning the proper techniques!!!”
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Master Nick's Karate
- Discipline
- Life
- Lessons
“I see a lot of core strength getting built in my kid physically and the big mention that I see a lot of confidence in my kid too since last 5 months since we have joined Master Nick's Karate classes.”
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Somerset Taekwondo
“I would like to add one more thing is that this class not only teaches you how to excel in your martial arts career and be best of your health but also teaches you moral values of how to be a good human being.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Plainfield, NJ Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$77
Maximum cost
$390
National Average
$124
Avg Per Hour Rates
$52
$103
$154
Average price range is based on 253 cost profiles
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