Pai's Taekwondo
“I have gained so much confidence and so many skills from taking class and now helping teach classes here!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Schenectady, NY
15 gyms listed · 6 in Schenectady · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Electric City BJJ
“Jason is a good guy very friendly an easy to with ..”
Official Kenpo Karate Club
“Being able to work one on one with Mr Waterhouse has been an exceptional experience and has gone a long way toward helping refine technique and ensure that we understand both the what and the why of the movements as we practice our forms.”
Rotterdam Martial Arts
“Best place for martial arts training I have come across.”
Northeast Taekwon-Do Academy
“This place is amazing I plan on having all of my children attend they learn so much and they are amazing with kids”
Albany Aikido
“7th Dan Irvin Faust, shihan, is reason enough for anyone remotely interested in the wonderful art of aikido to visit this dojo.”
The 15 gyms listed for Schenectady, 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: Schenectady, NY
6 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Schenectady; the other 9 serve Schenectady from towns including Latham (9 mi), Albany (11 mi) and Burnt Hills (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 917 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 24 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 4 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Schenectady?
10 of the 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
JK Kenpo
“Just awesome, the time and dedication they give you is all you need”
Empire Defense & Fitness Inc
“Not only are they training you but I found out they're constantly working on training for themselves.”
Atlas Jiu Jitsu
“Perfect for someone trying to get better at BJJ or MMA as fast as possible”
Renzo Gracie Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Great gym and a great atmosphere for beginners and kids while also teaching experienced black belts….”
Master Yang's Martial Arts Center
“My eldest attended Master Yang's after school program starting in elementary and it taught him the skills to help deal with his ADHD, later he was able to make the HS football team and successfully graduate.”
Clever Combat Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
“10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to get into the sport and kids!”
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JucÃo
“Been going to Clifton Park jucao for a little over 2 years now and I can confidently say it is one of the best decisions I have made in life.”
Chong Hyo Century Tae Kwon Do
“Master Park is an amazing teacher and an even better mentor for adults, but especially for children.”
Team Jucão Albany
“I've been going here for years and always learn a lot and have fun doing it!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Schenectady
- “After a short time enrolled there my son (6 yrs old) showed great improvement in self-discipline and increased confidence.” — from a review of Pai's Taekwondo
- “Besides being a world class Jiu Jitsu instructor and a world champion at the black belt level, Ed is super friendly, positive, and has a great sense of humor.” — from a review of Atlas Jiu Jitsu
- “This is an amazing gym. The head instructor Alan is extremely knowledgeable and has a lot of experience under his belt.” — from a review of Empire Defense & Fitness Inc
- “Pai's Taekwondo has helped my son develop the self-discipline to overcome many of his attention struggles while simultaneously rebuilding his self-confidence and desire to make friends.” — from a review of Pai's Taekwondo
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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