Buckingham's ATA Martial Arts & Karate For Kids
“We have improved our self defense skills and my favorite part is the chore tracking sheets that keep the kids organized at home and their actually doing the chores!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Rapid City, SD
7 gyms listed · 6 in Rapid City · 2 open weekends · all 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Rapid City and several other cities.
Full Circle Martial Arts Academy
“Elian is such a kind teacher and always makes accommodations for my injuries so I can still participate in the sport that I love!”
Bujin Ki Ryu Jujitsu
“If you're interested in Jujitsu, I highly recommend this Dojo”
Rapid City Kung Fu
“This is or first ever Kung fu class and is not an overly intimidating experience for beginners.”
Lim Kenpo Karate South Dakota
“Professor Coree, Instructor Kyle and all of the other instructors are so awesome!”
Rushmore Ju-Jitsu
“I love it I've been there for a while and it's been great”
The 7 gyms listed for Rapid City, SD 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: Rapid City, SD
6 of the 7 gyms we list are based in Rapid City; the other one serves Rapid City from Black Hawk (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 93 reviews. 2 are open on Saturdays. Domain records put 4 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 7 of the gyms on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 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 Rapid City?
6 of the 7 gyms sit inside Rapid City. The rest come from other towns inside 10 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.
Bright Path Martial Arts
“It's a great place, and great people, they make it easy to learn without feeling judged based on experience.”
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