Adamas Jiu Jitsu Academy
“He has developed emotionally, mentally, and physically over the last 3 years.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Toledo, OH
15 gyms listed · 8 in Toledo · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Allen's American Martial Arts
“Allen's American Martial Arts has truly been a transformative journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and a welcoming martial arts community.”
Sylvania Family Karate
“It has been a positive experience for all of us and the staff is great with all ages.”
Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Great training environment very clean and all of the instructors are very qualified best bjj gym in Toledo!!!”
Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
“This gym has produced many black belts that continue to instruct and build a great foundation of dedication, discipline, and skill for students of all ages and experience levels.”
Rudo Jiu-Jitsu
“Jason is awesome as head coach and all of the other black belts, brown belts, and purple belts coach and offer great advice!”
The 15 gyms listed for Toledo, OH 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: Toledo, OH
8 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Toledo; the other 7 serve Toledo from towns including Maumee (9 mi), Sylvania (7 mi) and Lambertville, MI (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 996 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Toledo?
8 of the 15 gyms sit inside Toledo. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo
“All the instructors are nationally certified and only want the best for their students.”
Kempo Martial Arts and Fitness Center
“I have been attending private lessons for about a month now and I am so impressed with the instructors and instructions!”
All American Karate
“My grandsons 3 of them love learning karate the instructors are awesome.”
Ohio Martial Arts
“This program is not an extra activity it is a necessary and essential class to shape little human beings to respectable, kind, strong, and confident adults”
All American Karate
“Great karate school for our whole family- two adults and three kids all get to take classes together!”
USA Martial Arts
“This was my second class and I felt very welcomed The school is very clean the teachers are very knowledgeable and will make sure that you're doing the technique correctly”
Satori Martial Arts & Fitness Center of Maumee
“I'm a 48 year old out of shape guy; and this has been an excellent way to get exercise, build confidence and surround myself with like minded encouraging and goal oriented people.”
419 Jiu Jitsu
“I highly recommend this gym for anyone looking to get their kids or themselves involved in the sport.”
Great Lakes Global Tae Kwon Do
“Did private lessons so students could keep training online and made videos for us to practice our material.”
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What students and parents say about gyms in Toledo
- “Sylvania family karate is a unique place, not only they teach the kids karate but they also teach them discipline and self confidence and respect to others .” — from a review of Sylvania Family Karate
- “Great dojo that cares about their students. My son can't wait to come back to class each week.” — from a review of Allen's American Martial Arts
- “Huge mat-space, plenty of mentors and higher belt guys, and above all else a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.” — from a review of Toledo Jiu Jitsu Center
- “Coach Deon and his upper belts are very knowledgeable and more than happy to help whenever questions arise.” — from a review of Ohio Brasa/Deon Thompson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “Judan Judo isn’t just a club—it’s a community built on respect, discipline, and heart.” — from a review of American Academy of Martial Arts and Judan Judo
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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