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Team Shark
“Daniel is an amazing coach and teacher, hard on you when he needs to be, supportive at all times, he really wants to see us be our best.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in San Antonio, TX
23 gyms listed · all 23 in San Antonio · 21 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Peace Keeper Karate
“We highly recommend this dojo as it has helped my son learn self-discipline and important values that he will use throughout his life.”
Professional Karate Institute Mixed Martial Arts
“Always a good time at the dojo!”
Marra Senki Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“My teenage granddaughter loved it, great trainers, nice people she's really enjoyed this place 👍”
Gfteam San Antonio
“My kids love their coaches and all the activities they do at GFT while they gain strength, respect to others, self control and confidence!”
Singleton's Martial Arts
“Thank you for the amazing workout, 60 years old but feel much younger.”
The 23 gyms listed for San Antonio, TX 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: San Antonio, TX
All 23 gyms we list here are in San Antonio itself. We have 62 gyms in San Antonio on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,408 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (83%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 21 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 23 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 7 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 San Antonio show a timetable online?
All 23 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.
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World Karate
“Fast forward to today, and my kids are stronger, more confident, and part of a community that supports them every single day.”
JK Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy
“Our experience here has been fantastic, and my kid has shown significant personal growth and a sense of accomplishment.”
CDK Tae Kwon-Do Club Culebra
“My daughter started attending during summer camp in 2022, and loved the experience so much that she attends regularly.”
Studio Martial Arts
“The dojo environment is wonderful and the staff is encouraging and does a wonderful job engaging students.”
Bushido Martial Arts
“Definitely give it a try if you're looking to get a great workout in and learn self defense.”
Brazilian Top Team
“I couldn't ask for a better team to be a part of.”
TM Combat Academy
“Great gym and more importantly, a great community of folks eager to help each other build or refine their jiu jitsu skills.”
Sanchin Karate School
“His passion for martial arts is very apparent and he offers a wealth of information both on and off the mat by offering materials to watch to help my skills grow.”
Pinnacle Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA San Antonio
“They have a great system and they fallow up with me .”
Kung Jung Mu Sul of Texas
“His behavior has improved and he has incorporated his training into daily life in learning to regulate his feelings and emotions that has caused a lot of his behavior issues in school.”
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Dominion MMA
“This was my first time trying Muay Thai and Coach Mark was very helpful.”
House of Jiu-Jitsu
“Prob the best martial arts academy in San Antonio.”
Excel Martial Arts
“I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to get into martial arts or advance their skills further!”
Kingdom Martial Arts Academy
“If you want too put your Mauy Thai to the next level, come here!”
National School of Martial Arts
“It is a spectacular academy, the teachers are very good, my children have been there for a year, and I have seen how their attitudes, their security and their personality have improved.”
Rodrigo Pinheiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“He's grown so much as a person thanks in part to the values and positive culture RPBJJ instills…this place isn't just about jiu jitsu, they are about developing well balanced, healthy, confident kids.”
San Antonio Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“The instructors are incredibly skilled and patient, creating a positive and supportive environment for all students.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in San Antonio
- “In such a short amount of time, I’ve watched my daughter become more focused, confident and disciplined, which has absolutely carried over into our home life.” — from a review of Studio Martial Arts
- “This gym is a safe space where my kids have thrived with confidence, discipline, friendships and respect.” — from a review of TM Combat Academy
- “This has certainly been a great investment for my kid on improving not only his physical health but his mental health, and overall discipline and maturity.” — from a review of Sanchin Karate School
- “The instructors focus on building confidence, self-control, empathy, kindness and respect, which are essential values for kids to learn.” — from a review of World Karate
- “Everyone at the dojo is friendly, and they've honestly become a second family.” — from a review of Bushido Martial Arts
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