ITC New York
“The coaches and other fighters were very welcoming, and made it easy to join.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Queens, NY
24 gyms listed · all 24 in Queens · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 22, 2026
@jiu-Jitsu NYC (Jackson Heights
“Unlike larger, more commercial martial arts academies that I have experienced, @jiujitsu offers a personal, supportive environment where every student really matters.”
Breakthrough Martial Arts
“My kids have been coming to karate for couple years now and they love it so much they never want to miss a day.”
Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC
“It was a life altering decision for me as You will learn to conquer obstacles and turning them into triumphs by following the Academy processes.”
Strong Martial Arts
“Yesterday was my first class @ Strong Martial Arts, this place is amazing, the workout game, The instructors are all very friendly and will help you along the way!”
Cornerstone Thai Boxing
“Ever since I joined the Cornerstone thai boxing gym about three years ago, Cornerstone has become my second home, mainly because of the incredible Coach Youyung & Coach Kurt.”
The 24 gyms listed for Queens, NY 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: Queens, NY
All 24 gyms we list here are in Queens itself. We have 50 gyms in Queens on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,538 reviews; 14 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 (91%), quality (89%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 22 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 6 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.
Which gyms listed for Queens show a timetable online?
23 of the 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.
Butch's Boxing & MMA
“Amanda, Butch & all the staff strike that delicate balance of making your child feel welcome & included while maintaining a safe environment for their individual needs while assisting them to maximize their potential.”
East Coast United Queens Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“One of the best things about this place is the skill and standards they put you at to be promoted up a belt.”
Sitan Gym Muay Thai
“I went for several years, and had a great time learning fight skills and having fun with great people.”
American Killer Bees NYC (Now 5 Boro Fighthaus)
“They have really good seminars with people from all over the world and cool events that everyone is invited too great family to be apart of.”
Lotus Jiu Jitsu Flushing
“Such an awesome place to learn many new different things and about discipline.”
Zen Masters
“This school teaches the children to speak Korean and their instructions from the instructors are spoken in Korean and it will blow your mind to see that the kids understand the language and they themselves speak it too.”
Renzo Gracie Queens
“Other students are really nice and there's a good mix of belt and level.”
Dynamic Martial Arts Academy (Jamaica)
“My daughter has been attending for the past year and not only is she learning karate skills, but I have seen her confidence grow.”
Newyork Taekwondo Center & NYK Kickboxing
“Very good treatment and at a very good price paying per year I highly recommend it!!!”
Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter
“Great mix of high level jiu jitsu instruction along with a positive friendly environment.”
Kai Next Level Mixed Martial Arts & B.j.j. / Fitness
“The instructor customize my workout routine based on my needs, which is very systematic.”
Queens Training Club
“I had the opportunity to train boxing and Muay Thai in a welcoming and positive environment.”
Hinds Combat Sports
“I can say that this is probably the best gym I've trained at long-term over my 5 years of Muay Thai.”
Showtime Martial Arts & Fitness
“Awesome kickboxing work out and great coaches that foster a real sense of community”
Life is Hard Fighting is Easy LLC
“He has skills in many martial arts disciplines and has taught me to defend myself which I had a major problem being bullied in my younger years.”
IMA Nihon Karate Do USA
“Excellent school to learn karate and great instructors who has great understanding of the art.”
Xin Wu Men Martial Arts Kung Fu School
“Here I not only practice martial arts, but Master also teaches us martial arts ethics, self-cultivation, and spiritual cultivation.”
Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style
“A reasonably small class, so you get plenty of one-on-one instruction.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Queens
- “The staff is amazing and super friendly. My daughter has been attending this program for two years now and she is now a high brown belt!” — from a review of Zen Masters
- “Offers excellent fitness classes for a variety of disciplines in a clean and friendly environment.” — from a review of Queens Training Club
- “The staff are professional and courteous. My grandson has learned respect and discipline.” — from a review of Dynamic Martial Arts Academy (Jamaica)
- “My kids love the karate classes. They are learning discipline, focus and self motivation, and having a lot of fun in the process.” — from a review of Breakthrough Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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