AMP Hardcore Gym
“Best gym in town, enviroment, equipment, variety of individual/group personal training classes, amicable staff, 24/7 access, martial arts, they have it all here”
Best Martial Arts Classes in St. Augustine, FL
24 gyms listed · 12 in St. Augustine · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Tiger Cho's World Class Taekwondo
“My 10 year old son and I were lucky to have him as Master for 3 years, during which we each made 1st degree black belt rank thanks to his excellent and patient tutelage.”
ALL American Martial Arts & Krav Maga Academy
“The instructors there are always positive, setting off a good example for their students and leading with an "I can do it" attitude; they always give 100% energy while teaching.”
Fighting Chance Fitness
“From the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out, we felt like everyone wanted us to be there, and while some coaches can be a bit detached and secretive unless you are a regular member, Julian built upon fundamental defensive techniques and ...”
Ancient City Martial Arts and the Training Loft
“Ancient City Martial Arts has a fun friendly atmosphere, with instructors that have vast knowledge and experience in teaching and application of martial arts!”
Gracie Barra Saint Johns
“Gracie Barra is known for having a curriculum that is structured to accommodate all levels, while maintaining a welcoming environment to make you feel right at home.”
The 24 gyms listed for St. Augustine, FL 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: St. Augustine, FL
12 of the 24 gyms we list are based in St. Augustine; the other 12 serve St. Augustine from towns including Jacksonville (37 mi), Orange Park (31 mi) and St Johns (17 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,563 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (87%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 6 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.
Which gyms listed for St. Augustine 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.
Ancient City Pa Kua
“The St Augustine school is actually part of a global network of Pa Kua schools where on occasion different teachers from other schools will visit and share their knowledge, exposing students to their unique nuances and providing a broader understandi...”
Azadani Kyokushin Karate Dojo of Saint Augustine
“The beast trusted and friendly place I recommend for all St Augustine neighbors.”
Koryo Do Martial Arts Studio
“I would recommend this school to just about anyone, because while it is a challenge, in the end it is completely worth every effort you put into it because I'm sure you will not be able to find a school that is more of a family then we are.”
Nan Bei Chuan
“The teacher is amazing he really knows what he's talking about he has extensive exstensive knowledge on the forms that he teaches along with the health benefits for them and he really tries to work with you so you can really grasp what he is teaching”
The Praying Mantis Kungfu Academy
“After exploring a variety of local schools and not seeing the quality of training that I was looking for, I decided to contact Sifu Dooley to have a trial class with the academy.”
Ken Durlings Warrior Krav Maga
“Ken Durling knows his stuff and has many years of experience not only in a variety of martial arts, but also years of full contact fighting as well as real-world altercations.”
Underground Fitness and Self Defense
“I would recommend Undergrou D to any parents who want a kid to have an activity where they will learn patience, self-control and a true martial arts philosophy.”
Renaissance of Jiu Jitsu
“We wanted a place where the kids program had a decent student/instructor ratio because it's important that kids pick up the details of the moves so they and their partners don't get hurt (or develop bad habits).”
Titus Taekwon-Do Institute
“With them you will learn lots of things!”
Gracie Barra Jacksonville
“Thank you Coach Cory, Coach Juan and Professor Roberto for what you do yoh truly makes a difference in people's lives 🙌👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯”
Jacksonville Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
“Of course I was nervous starting out, but Master Luiz and Professor Pedro (& entire coaching staff) have been welcoming and always encouraging during my journey.”
Art of War Jiu Jitsu
“10/10 recommend Art of War to anybody looking for a great jiujitsu gym, whether you're looking to be challenged by higher belts or a beginner white belt like me.”
Invictus Jiu Jitsu
“It is run by very experienced coaches who provide very detailed and technical instruction the highest levels and are invested in the success of the students.”
Smiley Academy of Martial Arts/Team Combat Athletix
“The staff and coaches are not only knowledgeable in their craft, but also excellent at making you feel important and welcomed when you walk into their space.”
Palm Coast Combat Sports
“Weather you are training to compete or want to learn new skills in life this spot definitely helps build that stamina and strength, Camaraderie and friendships.”
Spartan Academy Palm Coast
“Whether you're looking for fitness, self defense, or to become an elite BJJ fighter, you can't go wrong with the top notch instructors at Spartan Academy!!!”
Gracie Barra Fleming Island
“Not only was I greeted by an owner who, amidst the chaos of an ongoing class with at least 50 active students and 25 parents, personally remembered me by name from our brief 2 minute conversation 3 days prior but who then also gave my daughter and I ...”
Ponte Vedra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“) In the beginning she was extremely shy, however, as she came out of her shell on the mats, her school teachers could tell something was different in her confidence level.”
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