Family Martial Arts of Texas
“I am 46 they are very welcoming, respectful, make you feel so comfortable, while training, learning Karate.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Waco, TX
10 gyms listed · 6 in Waco · 8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Martial Arts of Waco
“Martial Arts of Waco is not just about physical training; it's a community of supportive individuals.”
Vertical Journey Martial Arts
“He is building character and learning valuable life lessons along with incredible skills.”
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Select Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Good teachers make good students and you can tell that when you roll with both at Select.”
Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Waco Texas
“My son and daughter loves the clases Cris and all the staff are great trainers!”
Waco Kendo Dojo
“This school is more about kendo than money because all that you need to pay is for the membership to the community center.”
The 10 gyms listed for Waco, 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: Waco, TX
6 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Waco; the other 4 serve Waco from Belton (36 mi), West (14 mi) and Temple (33 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 648 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (91%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 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 2008. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 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 Waco?
8 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.
Buglab Jiujitsu Club West Tx
“The instructors attention to detail is the best in town i highly recommend making this school home.”
Storm MMA & Fitness
“Not only that but it is clear the staff absolutely does care about its students.”
Virtue Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“My good friend and I started a membership here and have been met with nothing but the best care and support I've ever received.”
JC School of Jiu-Jitsu
“If you're looking for top tier Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from legitimate world champion instructors, there are few places to find that.”
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