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None of these gyms is based in Union; they work from towns including Ithaca (33 mi), Binghamton (7 mi) and Vestal (3 mi).
24 gyms listed · 17 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for Union, 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.

22 of the 24 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 619 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (81%) and communication (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 17 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 18 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.
23 of the 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.
- “Master Steve is amazing with the kids! Already noticing big improvement with discipline and confidence.” — from a review of Red Dragon Karate USA
- “The variety of classes and training offered is great and all of the coaches are highly knowledgeable, respected in their disciplines, and very professional.” — from a review of Broome County Martial Arts
- “They don’t just teach karate. The teach discipline, respect and confidence.” — from a review of Huntzinger's Karate School Blakely
- “Excellent program with awesome instructors! Taught my daughters discipline and built up their self esteem.” — from a review of Red Dragon Karate USA
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