CNY Okinawan Karate & Kobudo Schools
“We have both our boys 5 and 10 years old enrolled with CNY Karate and they absolutely love it.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Syracuse, NY
15 gyms listed · 10 in Syracuse · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Bulletproof Combat
“The coaches are knowledgeable, experienced and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you're brand new or have been training for years”
Champions Martial Arts Syracuse
“I can't say enough about our experience so far and I can't wait to see how my son transforms as a Champion!”
Impact Martial Arts
“Our daughter has been attending karate for over a year now and she loves it.”
Duncan's Martial Arts Academy
“Duncan is the best teacher you can ask for”
Syracuse Martial Arts Academy
“I'm truly blessed to be a part of the Syracuse Martial Arts Academy family and enjoy training there.”
The 15 gyms listed for Syracuse, 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: Syracuse, NY
10 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Syracuse; the other 5 serve Syracuse from towns including Liverpool (6 mi), East Syracuse (4 mi) and Camillus (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,159 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 60 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 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.
Which gyms listed for Syracuse show a timetable online?
All 15 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.
SAS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“He has a class for white belts that's 50 minutes and you can take a free class for your first time.”
Inner Circle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai
“Coach Walt provides a supportive and family friendly place to train, with strong connections to authentic Muay Thai and BJJ.”
Miori Martial Arts
“Rick and his staff were great to work with and we felt comfortable putting our child in their studio.”
Aikido of Central New York
“Aikido practice, or joining the continuum of aggressive energy in order to bring it to a peaceful , harmless resolution is a joy in my 81 year old life.”
White Crane Martial Arts
Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
“They offer classes for all ages and experience levels, whether you're completely new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or MMA or you've been training for years”
Master McDowell's World Class Taekwondo
“They engage each child at their level and encourage them to excel.”
Liverpool Team Andrello Martial Arts
“My family has trained at Team Andrello for 3 years doing kickboxing and Boxing, the staff is always incredibly professional and supportive.”
Tearney's Martial Arts
“I've had the privilege of getting to know Alexis Tearney and her team, and their commitment to excellence is unmatched.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Syracuse
- “The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great with kids, creating a positive and structured environment that keeps them engaged while building confidence and discipline.” — from a review of Champions Martial Arts Syracuse
- “They have greatly helped our child increase his confidence and skills, in and out of the dojo.” — from a review of CNY Okinawan Karate & Kobudo Schools
- “If you’re willing to put in the work, this is a great place to develop your skills, discipline, and confidence.” — from a review of Bulletproof Combat
- “This dojo is very welcoming and the classes are taught with varying levels of instruction to match the student’s ability.” — from a review of Aikido of Central New York
- “They have taught him proper self-control, sincerity, character, etiquette, and effort (those are the 5 school rules!) My son has made many new friends and has progressed through the ranks loud and proud.” — from a review of Miori Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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