Absolute Martial Arts
“In my time at this place I have built, confidence, built leadership skills, learned discipline, and learned respect.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Wayne, NJ
2 of these gyms are based in Wayne; the others serve Wayne from towns including Totowa (4 mi), Paterson (5 mi) and Kinnelon (6 mi).
11 open weekends · all 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Master Choi's Summit Martial Arts(Wayne
“My two have been attending Master Choi's Taekwondo class for several months now, and the transformation is remarkable”
Elite Child Development Academy
“The trainers are great and strict.”
Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon
“Miller and the other instructors are very knowledgeable and great with the children.”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Very nice places with awesome teachers”
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Silver Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy [saddle Brook]
“From the moment I walked in, the people here welcomed me and made me feel at home.”
The 12 gyms listed for Wayne, NJ 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: Wayne, NJ
The 12 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,053 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (100%) and communication (91%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 21 years. 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 12 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 9 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 Wayne?
2 of the 12 gyms sit inside Wayne. 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.
Warriors Dojo
“A very good school where they not only teach martial arts to their students but also instill values.”
DP Martial Arts & Krav Maga Academy
“Master Doug and all the staff do a great job training their students.”
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do
“Glen Ridge Taekwon-do school teaches students of all ages the principles of the Taekwon-do art with rigour and humor.”
Spavlou Taekwondo
“The great place for Taekwondo… my son goes there and it's a very nice and friendly place for kids… specially S.”
NJ United Mixed Martial Arts
“The culture is more like a family, where every student wants to help each other grow (and that is direct reflection of the trainers attitude and commitment).”
Cruz Mixed Martial Arts Academy Jiu-Jitsu BJJ Kickboxing
“Gyms in New Jersey in the tri-state area several professional fighters some of which fought in the UFC have trained here this place is the true definition of a brotherhood and family type environment you will go to battle and learn from the best while they are still some of the most humble real people you will meet”
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