Kalamazoo BJJ
“If you want to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu this is the place to go!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Portage, MI
2 of these gyms are based in Portage; the others serve Portage from Kalamazoo (5 mi), Mattawan (10 mi) and Richland (14 mi).
8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Walker's Tae Kwon Do Academy
“So warm and welcoming, with lots of hard work, and comitment by all !!”
Midwest Thaiboxing Academy
“I never feel judgment from others and the coaches are wonderful and take a very one on one approach with training.”
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Alliance AZO Martial Arts Training Center LLC
“I was travelling from the UK and looking for a gym to train in and was welcomed by everyone!”
Trinity Martial Arts Kalamazoo
“Been to a multitude of gyms & I'll just say: the coaching staff here is phenomenal, the way the hold themselves, and their students to higher standards is awesome to see.”
Chung's Martial Arts Academy
“Our son has been going for over 3 years now and it has been amazing for him.”
The 10 gyms listed for Portage, MI 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: Portage, MI
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 313 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 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 Portage?
2 of the 10 gyms sit inside Portage. 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.
U.s.a. Tae Kwon Do Inc.
“Any one interested in learning martial arts MUST give this place a try.”
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Kalamazoo Aikikai–mitsubachi Dojo
“I really have loved learning under Roo Sensei.”
Sabumnim Martial Arts Academy
“Brown are always encouraging, motivational and eager to see a student be successful in their training”
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Dojo of the Risen Son
“Awesome Dojo, Great Team of instructors!”
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