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Martial Arts and More of Wilmington
“Great gym,I've been training martial arts for a long time and I've never met a gym more willing to focus on an individuals success pertaining to BJJ or Muay Thai.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Wilmington, NC
24 gyms listed · 13 in Wilmington · 1 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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The Jiu Jitsu Institute
- Learn
- BJJ
- Atmosphere
“Gil has created a clean and safe environment to train, in fact in the 9 years I've been training I have not visited a cleaner gym and the instruction is fantastic.”
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Dynamic Martial Arts
- Skills
- Respect
- Learn
“My family just moved to Wilmington a little less than a year ago and we had always wanted our kids to get involved with martial arts for the discipline aspect.”
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Qigong Awareness LLC
- Life
- Practice
- Medical
“The directions are clear, the movements are not difficult to do and if you follow the teachings and the movements, you will experience positive changes.”
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Saltydog Jiu Jitsu
“A super shoutout to Joe Soleki who's customer service driven attitude, patience, and commensurate professionalism is bringing the gym a lot of new attention which it rightfully deserves!”
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Extreme Martial Arts Center
- Self-Defense
- Learn
- Respect
“My son started out at another Taekwondo dojo and we knew it was bad, but didn't know how really bad it was until we experienced Extreme Martial Arts Center.”
The 24 gyms listed for Wilmington, NC 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: Wilmington, NC
13 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Wilmington; the other 11 serve Wilmington from towns including Leland (8 mi), Hampstead (15 mi) and Delco (19 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 772 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (86%) and communication (59%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 7 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 Wilmington?
13 of the 24 gyms sit inside Wilmington. The rest come from other towns inside 55 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.
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Epoch BJJ
- Traveling
- Environment
- Competition
“They cater to everyone, so whether you're looking for self defense skills, a good workout, or want to compete in jiu jitsu tournaments, they'll take care of you.”
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The Rising Phoenix Studio
- Learning
- Taekwondo
- Individuals
“Living with confidence learning the art of taekwondo gives, my son has been able to achieve several goals from becoming a black belt, learning to play multiple instruments to being accepted to his dream university.”
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3rd Street BJJ and Fitness
- Skills
- Train
- Self Defense
“His knowledge of the fundamentals and ability for improvisation really help everyone regardless of size and shape or physical limitation learn in a safe environment.”
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Coastal Martial Arts Academy
- Class
- Learning
“We are impressed with how Master Ron Harris structures the program to encourage the children to participate and have fun at the same time as learning Martial Science.”
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Cape Fear Martial Arts
- Learn
- Discipline
- Kickboxing
“As a lifelong martial artist I think the true stamp of approval is not necessarily where I would train but where I would trust my children to train, and that is here.”
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Jim Irwin's Karate Institute
- Life
- Discipline
“Master Jim Irwin is excellent with all of his students but he especially shines when teaching children, Jim teaches them karate but he also teaches them something that's sadly lacking in the world today: discipline, respect and self confidence.”
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Shaolin Martial Arts Academy
“Traditional mma (Shaolin Kung fu, Wing Chun, Hung Gar, etc).”
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Crest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Skill
- BJJ
- Train
“To the individuals that aren't educated in the Art, it can seem very intimidating and overwhelming, but I would always recommend Jiu Jitsu to everyone and to try it out.”
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Shield Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Interest
- Adults
- Fun
“It has been so fun to watch our kids grow in a professional environment that reinforces and rewards their hard work, recall, attention to detail and creativity.”
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Seidokan Dojo
“I saw mikes school on the map and was concerned because it was out in the middle of nowhere but I figured I would give it a try because I did not want to drive into Wilmington 3 to 4 times a week.”
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ATA Legacy Martial Arts
“Really cool and clean nice people”
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Lion's Crest Martial Arts
“They take the time to work with you one-on-one during class and will even help after class if you're still having trouble understanding or have questions about other techniques.”
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Dosher Fitness & Martial Arts
- Vacation
- BJJ
“I was very happy to see folks warming up with technical movements and notebooks on hand right before class and as soon as i saw they were willing to hit a wrist lock on a failing omaplata and laugh at the villainy of their own actions, i knew i was i...”
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Sneads Ferry Athletic Club
- Feel
- Boxing
- Train
“My children have enjoyed the youth striking classes and the youth BJJ program, they have a systematic approach with instruction and the kids enjoy every class!”
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U.S. Taekwondo-Hapkido Center
- Summer Camp
- Jiu Jitsu
“At the dojo I like the organization and how it feels like a second family.”
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Groundstone Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“But I like how they actually teach the kids WHY jiu jitsu is a great martial art, what situations it's good for, and they tell them they should never say they can't do something.”
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Sirius Academy
- Jujitsu
- Confidence
- Environment
“I have decided to attend this academy to learn because it is a family environment, they make you feel comfortable and they have a true passion for what they do!”
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Crush Kickboxing
- Environment
- Skill
- Confidence
“I had the opportunity to train the most attentive, well-mannered and best children in the world, thanks to their parents for their excellent upbringing!”
Martial Arts Training Services in Wilmington, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$452
National Average
$143
Avg Per Hour Rates
$60
$119
$179
Typical price range is based on 328 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Wilmington
- “I have watched my son and other children improve their focus and discipline as well as their defense and athletic skills.” — from a review of Cape Fear Martial Arts
- “A great environment for learning and training. I was able to roll with an assortment of belts without any egos.” — from a review of Epoch BJJ
- “The instructors there are extremely knowledgeable in the various martial art forms they offer.” — from a review of The Rising Phoenix Studio
- “The instructors are fun but disciplined and I have seen my kids grow and mature through their classes there.” — from a review of Cape Fear Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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