Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood
“My kids enjoyed learning Taekwondo and also enjoyed the field trips and fun movement games that they did at camp.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Tampa, FL
24 gyms listed · all 24 in Tampa · 17 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Westchase Impact Martial Arts
“The experienced coaches provide excellent guidance and support, making it a great place for both beginners and advanced students to learn and improve their skills.”
Fight Team LLC
“Whether it'd be with the kids or the adult classes, he runs his operation with tremendous passion.”
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Ingram's Karate Center
“Since enrolling, my child has grown—not only in physical strength and technique, but also in discipline and self-control”
Elevate Martial Arts South Tampa
“The amount of care and compassion that comes from the coaches at elevate is incredible.”
Gracie PAC MMA
“They break down techniques in a way that makes sense and focus on real application, not just drills.”
The 24 gyms listed for Tampa, 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: Tampa, FL
All 24 gyms we list here are in Tampa itself. We have 46 gyms in Tampa on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,689 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 17 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 13 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 Tampa show a timetable online?
All 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.
Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tampa
“Every class follows a clear progression—from drilling to positional sparring to live rolls—so you're not just “getting rounds in,” you're actually developing skill.”
New Tampa Karate
“The support staff and Sensei's are incredibly friendly and easy to communicate with.”
South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
“I 100% recommend this gym if you are looking for a welcoming community and overall great environment.”
Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy
“Shifu Salazar and Coach Megan are extremely knowledgeable of the arts and extremely kind and welcoming!”
Hellman's Mixed Martial Arts
“I personally attended the Women's Self Defense class and learned how to defend myself in different scenarios and also made me feel more confident.”
Gracie Westchase
“This place is awesome they're family oriented, clean gym, consisting of friendly and effective teaching everyone here's been great definitely the place to go for all your fitness competition and self defense needs i 💯 recommend!!”
Gracie Tampa South MMA & BJJ
“Out of all the gyms I've ever been to none of them make me feel so happy when I hear that it's time to go to Jiu Jitsu.”
J. Park Martial Arts
“As a military veteran, my body has some mileage on it, so I'm always a bit cautious when trying new gyms—but J Parks makes it feel like family from the moment you walk in”
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Olandoskickboxingfitness
“Olando is a really good coach and pushes you at the right level.”
Caridian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“As a grandmother, it's wonderful to see a place like Caridian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu where kids are encouraged to grow in confidence, discipline, and respect.”
Gracie Barra
“I love how they teach discipline, respect while having so much fun and exercising.”
Gracie Martial Arts Tampa Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
“They have multiple locations across the world that all follow the same program so even if you switched locations you would still be learning the same things.”
Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts
“Both Chiefs are so kind and are very dedicated in passing the art of taekwondo and basic acts of self-improvement that every person should have such as integrity and gratitude.”
Tampa Wing Chun Kung Fu
“He teaches at a quicker pace while still making it easy to understand, allowing us to get the most out of each class.”
U.S. Tae Kwon Do
“They not only teach taekwondo but also focus on discipline and proper class conduct.”
Tampa Jiu-Jitsu
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and take the time to explain techniques in a way that makes sense, whether you're brand new or have been training for years”
Traditional Taekwon-Do Center of Westchase
“My son has been going through some rough times and since he's been going here, I've seen a huge improvement.”
Marcio Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu New Tampa
“Building structure, healthy lifestyle, focus- this is easily one of the best decisions we've made.”
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What students and parents say about gyms in Tampa
- “As my daughter trained for her first dan black belt, we witnessed her growth in so many ways—physically stronger, more confident, more focused, and even more honest and self-aware.” — from a review of U.S. Tae Kwon Do
- “The instructors are professional, kind, skilled, patient, and they do a great job of balancing discipline with fun.” — from a review of J. Park Martial Arts
- “The instructors are patient, encouraging, and do such a great job making the classes fun while also teaching discipline, confidence, and respect.” — from a review of New Tampa Karate
- “This taekwondo studio is more than just a place to train — it’s a community that builds discipline, confidence, and respect.” — from a review of Traditional Taekwon-Do Center of Westchase
- “This place is the best! We have seen significant progress with my son in the discipline department!” — from a review of Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood
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