Storm MMA & Fitness
“They are easy to work with and my kids were taught a lot.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Temple, TX
1 of these gyms is based in Temple; the others serve Temple from towns including Belton (7 mi), Waco (33 mi) and Copperas Cove (29 mi).
5 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Virtue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I've been training here for a while now and have nothing but good things to say.”
JC School of Jiu-Jitsu
“JC gym is not the only option amongst gyms in the Central Texas area, but it is definitely your best option to train with TWO World Champions.”
Full Circle Aikido & Martial Arts Dojo
“Awesome atmosphere, great instruction by Sensei Jeff Duncan and sensei Gail Duncan.”
Legacy Martial Arts
“Not only do they teach your kids self defense, resistance and cool moves, they also remind them that school, your parents and your family and friends are to be valued and respected at all times.”
Family Martial Arts of Texas
“Within a couple of weeks I could already see a shift in confidence level for my daughter!”
The 10 gyms listed for Temple, 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: Temple, TX
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 690 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (95%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 4 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 2 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 7 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 Temple?
5 of the 10 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.
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Martial Arts of Waco
“Coaches are very patient with beginners and make sure everyone feels included and capable…”
Vertical Journey Martial Arts
“I can learn useful self defence, basic skills of Martial Arts while taking free lessons.”
Absolute Self Defense Academy
“My children have improved greatly in the short time we've attended, we're here to stay!”
Legacy Martial Arts
“For two years she has grown into a confident person that loves to challenge herself to be better.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near Temple
- “They have a great testing process and offer the structured classes leading up to testing to enable you to feel confident in moving up stripes and belts.” — from a review of Absolute Self Defense Academy
- “Student to trainer ratio is great. I love the discipline and confidence they teach every student.” — from a review of Legacy Martial Arts
- “We love the family friendly atmosphere and the discipline my children learn there.” — from a review of Family Martial Arts of Texas
- “My children (6 and 8 years old) learned life skills that benefit them daily such as the value of hard work, respect, discipline, perseverance and how to improve their skills with consistency and practice.” — from a review of JC School of Jiu-Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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