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Bushido Mixed Martial Arts
“Chris and the rest are good people.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Ypsilanti, MI
1 of these gyms is based in Ypsilanti; the others serve Ypsilanti from towns including Ann Arbor (6 mi), Livonia (16 mi) and Plymouth (12 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Plymouth Canton Grappling Academy
- Amenities
- Train
- Mats
“If you are out this way and are looking for a gym to train I would highly recommend PCGA and if you are in the area visiting looking for a place to train while in town check them out.”
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Belleville Martial Arts Institute
- Learn
- Facility
- Self Defense
“While Sifu John teaches T'ai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong on Tues & Thurs”
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Formula Jiu Jitsu
- Culture
- BJJ
- Compete
“Every class he find multiple ways to teach the move of the day, showing it, talking it through, having the kids walk him through the move, and at the end of training demonstrate the lesson for a small prize!”
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Ronaldo Candido Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Discipline
- Facility
- Competition
“In addition to Ronaldo, the other instructors are equally kind and together they all have a gift for teaching martial arts as well as life lessons to our children.”
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Ursa Academy
“As someone who never did any real sports before training at URSA, I was welcomed into a supportive environment where I met wonderful people, some of who have become life long friends.”
The 24 gyms listed for Ypsilanti, MI 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: Ypsilanti, MI
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,283 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (82%) and communication (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 15 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.
Which gyms listed for Ypsilanti show a timetable online?
23 of the 24 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.
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Fit Theorem
- Stress
- Motivating
- Music
“I went in looking to get out of my comfort zone and to meet more people who enjoy health and fitness and let me tell you I connected with people who I consider my friends now since I stepped in for my consultation and I have never let that place unha...”
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Olympia Taekwondo
- Testing
- Teach
- Enthusiastic
“Best place ever, with great Master's!”
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Japanese Martial Arts Center
- Environment
- Sensei
- Knowledge
“They are world class instructors with training/education/experience that is (as far as I could find in their respective arts) unmatched anywhere in the Midwest (if not outside Japan!”
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Stars and Strikes MMA
- Kickboxing
- Train
- Atmosphere
“When I started with the head trainer James I was coming off of college soccer season, heavy from too much junk food and fast food, he whipped me into shape and I can even say that the one time that I have had to protect myself out in the world, I was...”
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Metro United Karate
- Son
- Learn
- Watch
“If you are looking for a program that teaches your child discipline, builds character, focus, confidence, and will prepare them to defend themselves in the most adverse circumstances...”
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Final Round Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness
- Community
- Muay Thai
- Environment
“If competition is your aim, there are plenty of opportunities to compete and test your skills, and if exercise is all your looking for, there are even more opportunities for that.”
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Pro Martial Arts
- Motivated
- Class
- People
“If you want to get motivated by an amazing instructor this is the place to go, you can share your fitness goals and she will help you to accomplish them”
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Rise Martial Arts
- Attention
- Discipline
- Team
“This is a top martial arts studio for so many reasons: great facility, incredible teachers, very productive classes that always feel like growth is happening for the students… we can't say enough good things about RISE.”
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World Class Institute of Martial Arts
- Organized
- Son
- Discipline
“My son is terribly shy, it's been very hard to get him involved in anything because he is so withdrawn and we have yet to find a more welcoming environment or one who handles the challenge of a shy child better than WCIMA.”
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Commonwealth Jiu Jitsu
“Great environment, excellent instructor's whether your looking to learn self defense, get in great shape or become a world champion Commonwealth Jiu Jitsu can do it all!”
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Champion Martial Arts
- Knows
- Taekwondo
- Learn
“Senior Master Ron takes the time and his experience of well over 27 years to make sure each student is pushed to their limit with the respect, discipline, confidence, and self control that they should show everyday.”
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Close Quarters Combat Academy
- CQB
- Fun
- Feel
“Taqqee was very professional, highly skilled in martial arts, and responsive/attentive to our vision of the programming and made sure to incorporate elements that we desired to see.”
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Quest Martial Arts
- Skills
- Self Discipline
- Learned
“Our child has blossomed during the four years she has been training at Quest Martial Arts - her growth is not limited to the katas and the physical movements, she has also gained personal life and leadership skills.”
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Elite Jiu-Jitsu
- Environment
- Skill
- Atmosphere
“I've been in multiple schools in the states and around the world, this school provides top notch training in a family atmosphere with a very affordable price.”
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Japanese Martial Arts Academy
- Dojo
- Sensei
- Judo
“This is a great school to learn and grow not only as a martial artist but as a person I've met so many great people and am constantly learning now only about martial arts but about myself I will continue to attend and keep learning”
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Wright's Fitness
“My doctor asked if there was anything they could do for me because my blood pressure was way down, my A1C sugar tests were way down, and I have lost almost 20 pounds.”
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Peaceful Dragon School (Tai Chi and Qigong)
- Knowledge
- Wisdom
- Meditation
“I like being in the space of this (mostly) traditional Chinese tai chi school—the silence, the ceramic figures of Cheng Man-Ching, the art on the walls, the heavy wooden benches, the meditation room.”
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Way-of-Life Martial Arts
“Our son has tried nearly every sport and has never been more focused while interacting with coaches/instructors than he has with Zach (owner) and staff.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Ypsilanti, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$380
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$100
$150
Average price range is based on 398 cost profiles
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