Mario Roberto Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Great quality gym great trainers Mario is an awesome individual I can't thank him enough for the training and advice”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Rochester, MN
10 gyms listed · 4 in Rochester · 7 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
4kicks Family Taekwondo
“Excellent head instructor worked well with kids of all ages and working on their listening skills and respect.”
Stock Martial Arts
“Ryan is a great coach and great at creating a gym culture where everyone is welcome no matter what their prior experience is.”
National Karate Of Rochester
“It teaches them the importance of martial arts AND discipline, responsibility, confidence, and growth.”
Academy of Martial Arts
“The class has inspired me and helped me with concentration and standing up for myself.”
Bright Mountain Martial Arts
The 10 gyms listed for Rochester, MN 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: Rochester, MN
4 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Rochester; the other 6 serve Rochester from towns including Winona (41 mi), Plainview (18 mi) and Northfield (45 mi). 9 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 293 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (73%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "confidence". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NCSF) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Which gyms listed for Rochester show a timetable online?
All 10 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.
Flow Jiu-Jitsu
“He's knowledgeable and passionate about Jiu Jitsu being an active competitor and constantly studies it.”
Japan Karate-Do Genbu-Kai of Minnesota
“Confidence, discipline, respect, coordination, are just a few of the benefits our boys have gained from being trained at the dojo.”
Monahan Martial Arts
“Monahan Martial Arts is a lot of fun and the sensei/teacher is really nice.”
USA Karate Rosemount
“If you are looking for a teacher who cares about his students and wants the best for them give this school a try.”
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