Junior Tae Kwon Do School
“The schedule allows us to pick classes that are convenient for our family and summer camps give my daughter something constructive to do while being off school.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Youngstown, OH
2 of these gyms are based in Youngstown; the others serve Youngstown from towns including Boardman (5 mi), Warren (11 mi) and Columbiana (14 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Bender Academy of Self Defense
“He breaks down everything to where it is easier to learn and grasp many concepts making it perfect for those with no experience and more challenging for those with experience.”
Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu of Ohio
“The instructors are very patient, if they see a child struggling they will help them work through the issue and provide great feedback.”
Martial Arts Training Center
“My daughter has been training with Master Richie for 4 years now and she loves it.”
Team Bundy Jiu-Jitsu
“Coach Bundy is fantastic with all the kids, creating a positive and encouraging environment that keeps them engaged and excited to learn.”
American Karate Studios
“Truly a great experience and highly recommend them to anyone who wants to learn Kenpo Karate.”
The 11 gyms listed for Youngstown, OH 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: Youngstown, OH
The 11 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 376 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. We have a website on file for 10 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 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 Youngstown?
2 of the 11 gyms sit inside Youngstown. 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.
Crystal Dragon Family Martial Arts Center
“Just a great all around experience for the kiddos.”
Freestyle Karate and Krav Maga 330
“The staff, from Sensei Wendy, to Miss Teri, Coach Stamos, and the other coaches, and student assistants, is AMAZING!”
Master Park Martial Arts International
“His classes are great for learning authentic martial arts but he also is great for building discipline and confidence in yourself and what you can achieve!”
36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu
“My kid loves it so much, she literally laughs when she's put in a chokehold...”
Young's Martial Arts
“It is great to have training locally, for health and self defense”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Youngstown
- “Would recommend to families who want their kids to learn how to be confident, strong, disciplined and well mannered.” — from a review of Martial Arts Training Center
- “My daughter really enjoys taking karate here. The instructors really work with them to make sure they do their best, while also instilling discipline.” — from a review of American Karate Studios
- “Team Bundy is rich in tradition, discipline, detailed instruction, and an extremely positive vibe.” — from a review of Team Bundy Jiu-Jitsu
- “Michael is patient but firm and the kids have learned some discipline.” — from a review of Mario Sperry Jiu-Jitsu of Ohio
- “The boys have been taught respect, discipline, and encouraged to always improve.” — from a review of American Karate Studios
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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