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3 of these gyms are based in Thornton; the others serve Thornton from towns including Denver (11 mi), Broomfield (6 mi) and Westminster (7 mi).
21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for Thornton, CO 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.
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 3,413 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (89%), professionalism (88%) and communication (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 21 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 15 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.
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Thornton. The rest come from other towns inside 20 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
- “I love this place. In short, I’ve gained the self confidence and self discipline to make significant changes in my life.” — from a review of Pai Lum White Dragon Martial Arts
- “I would recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their attitude, confidence, and discipline.” — from a review of Venture Martial Arts
- “Lots of classes to choose from daily, no egos - the higher belts are welcoming to lower belts and willing to train with them and help them learn and improve.” — from a review of Dark Horse Combat Club
- “Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. The higher belts were very helpful and willing to share their knowledge.” — from a review of Vibrant Jiu Jitsu
- “Through his training he has learned not only the tenants and techniques of Taekwondo, but he’s learning self discipline, confidence and what it means to focus and follow through on challenging tasks.” — from a review of Tiger Kim's Academy of Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do
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