Best Martial Arts Classes near Utica, NY

2 of these gyms are based in Utica; the others serve Utica from towns including Rome (15 mi), New Hartford (4 mi) and New York Mills (4 mi).

5 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

John Garrett's Martial Arts Academy

4.6 5 reviews

“My daughters have gone from hesitant and apprehensive to confident and excited each time they go to TaeKwonDo.”

Straight Circle Martial Arts

Dojo 1 Martial Arts Academy

5.0 23 reviews

“It's perfect for those that want to practice muay thai or brazilian jujitsu!”

U.S. Black Belt Martial Arts

5.0 21 reviews

“She has grown so much with everything they teach, not only in class but in day to day life.”

MK Martial Arts

5.0 23 reviews

“Coach Mike Karam is incredibly knowledgeable and breaks down all techniques with clear instructions making the learning process smooth.”

Scalise Tae Kwon DO

5.0 4 reviews

“Overall I have been positively affected physically and mentally would highly recommend for kids and teens who want to learn a new skill in an amazing environment.”

The 10 gyms listed for Utica, 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.

Area overview: Utica, NY

The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 161 reviews; 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 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 Utica?

2 of the 10 gyms sit inside Utica. 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.

Bailey's Karate School

4.8 14 reviews

“Pushing you to learn, train and grow not only on your journey to a Black belt but on life's journey as well!”

Swifts Martial Arts

5.0 6 reviews

“Great, family run dojo, with great instructors The mats are well sized, there is a balance of material for classes for young students and adults mixed with humor as well.”