Catha's Taekwondo
“The teachers are wonderful people who really care about the students, and the atmosphere is very family friendly, positive, and encouraging.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Winston-Salem, NC
15 gyms listed · 9 in Winston-Salem · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Edge Fitness Kernersville
“They help us all not only reach our goals and become better people.”
Tiger Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Centers
“Michael and Master Andrew are just such great instructors and they make it just so much more fun.”
Young Yu Tae Kwon DO Karate
“We are already seeing results from our children: increasing courtesy, showing more respect for others, and even working together on their techniques.”
Family Kicks Championship Martial Arts
“After finding FK he's been solid for almost 2 more years and ranking up!”
Core Fitness & Martial Arts
“Family owned, very humble, I've seen him train and very informative and detailed.”
The 15 gyms listed for Winston-Salem, 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: Winston-Salem, NC
9 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Winston-Salem; the other 6 serve Winston-Salem from towns including Kernersville (10 mi), Lewisville (7 mi) and Clemmons (8 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 852 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Which gyms listed for Winston-Salem show a timetable online?
14 of the 15 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.
Armored Self Defense [warrior Krav Maga Self Defense
“Not only do they teach great technique, they also incorporate mindset, real world application and it is also a great workout!”
Japan Karate Institute
“They are outstanding teachers and martial artists who place on a premium on both skill growth and strong character”
Awesome Martial Arts
“Sweed Molin's instruction did and still does wonders for my daughter's confidence and leadership.”
Adonai Martial Arts School
“Been with adonai for a couple months so far I love this place everyone is awesome patient and understanding professor is very knowledgeable and cares about what's being taught and why...”
Eight Points Muay Thai
“I've been training here for around 4 years and I can, hands down, say that this gym will become your family.”
American Combat Ju Jitsu Inc
“The best, discipline, courage, confidence,there is no such thing of failure, just matter of time, keep training just make sure you tap😄 …”
Ground Control BJJ AND MMA
“Professor Jeff has lived out what he teaches as a bouncer and delivers his techniques in easy to follow steps.”
Blue Ridge Kung Fu Arnis Academy
“Sifu Marks is great at breaking down the principles and explaining applications of complex moves/techniques to make them practical for conflicts or potential situations one may encounter in life.”
Clemmons Family Martial Arts
“This is a great place to train in the martial The staff here is extremely knowledgable and very sincere.”
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