Best martial arts classes on Reddit

115 reviews from r/Eugene, r/pittsburgh, r/martialarts and 44 more subreddits

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BJJ

4.5

(4)

"Start with bjj, they can learn to 'go 100%' without the punches to the head."

"New York is renowned as a BJJ location - Renzo's, Marcello's, Unity, Clockwork to name a few."

"Judo and BJJ for wrestling/throwing."

"All of the BJJ gyms offer free trials, go and check them all out."

Stout

5.0

(3)

"Have trained jiu jitsu there for nearly 10 years."

"Good selection of classes/times and a supportive environment."

"They will give you a couple intro sessions to try it out."

Boxing

4.3

(3)

"Personally, I'd say as an entry point, a boxing class, a great way to learn basic striking."

"Boxing/MMA/MT for actual contact sparring."

"Boxing is also something worth checking out and it's usually affordable."

Art of War

5.0

(2)

"The vibes are excellent, and trainers really seem to enjoy teaching."

"He has tested many locations and trainers."

Best Martial Arts

5.0

(2)

"No question"

"Is a great group of adults and kids of all levels."

Open Source

5.0

(2)

"My husband loves the gym culture at Open Source for jiu jitsu."

"Open Source Jiu Jitsu is pretty great with the kids classes."

Easton Training Center

5.0

(2)

"Easton Training Center. Some very legitimate martial artists are in that spot."

"Their Muay Thai and BJJ programs are outstanding."

Wrestling

5.0

(2)

"Wrestling if your high school offers it. It's an opportunity he'll never get again."

"I'll throw in another vote for high school wrestling."

York School of Defense

5.0

(2)

"Can definitely recommend, look them up on FB."

"Chris Halpin, the instructor and owner of the club is very inclusive."

#10

SKN Muay Thai

5.0

(2)

"All highly recommended."

"I've been going to SKN Muay Thai for the past 3 years and love it."

#11

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu

5.0

(2)

"There’s 10th planet jiu jitsu on Burbank and Pass. I’ve been going there for around 6 months. It’s great."

"I’ve been going there for a couple of months and everyone there is nice and welcoming."

#12

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.5

(2)

"Learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu"

"Its a good workout and alot of fun, to me."

#13

Aberdeen Fitness and Combat Centre

4.5

(2)

"Classes every night and coaches that regularly compete for belts."

"Has beginner to winner type courses."

#14

Capoeira

4.0

(2)

"Theres a few capoeira groups around melbourne that have kids classes."

"I enjoy capoeira. There are plenty of capoeira classes all around Tucson."

#15

Hamad Muay Thai

5.0

(1)

"Hamad muay thai Ufc gym Body force Train fitness Reza martial arts And many more but these places are famous in bahrain"

#16

DNA BJJ

5.0

(1)

"DNA BJJ in Whitby. They're classes are packed and might be waitlisted but they have best kids program around imo"

#17

Elemental Jiu Jitsu

5.0

(1)

"Highly recommend Elemental Jiu Jitsu in Ajax. They have great kids classes on Saturdays."

#18

McMahon Training Center

5.0

(1)

"McMahon training center!!!"

#19

Four Elements

5.0

(1)

"Check out Four Elements fitness."

#20

Carlson Gracie

5.0

(1)

"Carlson Gracie is the top school in the Riverside area."

#21

Jiu Jitsu

5.0

(1)

"Try jiujitsu. Schools in East Brunswick."

#22

Ajax Budokan

5.0

(1)

"I did judo at the Ajax Budokan club growing up - would highly recommend it if it's still there"

#23

TTJC

5.0

(1)

"Easily the best fighter in Knoxville."

#24

London Shootfighters

5.0

(1)

"Try this one http://www.londonshootfighterseast.com/"

#25

NW Martial Arts

5.0

(1)

"NW Martial Arts works with everyone from every kind of background and will train to your fitness level."

#26

Mat Academy

5.0

(1)

"Mat academy just outside Cardiff in Pontypridd"

#27

Todai Dojo

5.0

(1)

"I teach a fundamentals class in Bujinkan at Todai Dojo in Moorpark."

#28

Aberdeen Kendo Club

5.0

(1)

"I started kendo recently and I love it."

#29

Prime BJJ

5.0

(1)

"My kids were much happier with Prime BJJ across from the mall."

#30

Grace Wu Tai Chi

5.0

(1)

"She teaches other styles as well and even has access to do weapons training for advanced classes."

#31

Team Ironman

5.0

(1)

"Team Ironman with coach Danny try him out he's really good."

#32

Sun Soo

5.0

(1)

"My oldest is still loving it."

#33

Serenity Jiu Jitsu

5.0

(1)

"Based in North Tyneside"

#34

Wicker Camp Thai Boxing

5.0

(1)

"Wicker camp is a Thai boxing club down near the wicker. It's really friendly."

#35

Muay Thai

5.0

(1)

"I would highly recommend giving Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a try."

#36

Sawtelle Judo

5.0

(1)

"Sawtelle Judo for martial arts."

#37

Misfit Combat

5.0

(1)

"I've heard good things about Misfit Combat on the Oakland/Emeryville border."

#38

World Pa Kua

5.0

(1)

"Ive been taking weekly classes at World Pa Kua in Burbank for 2 years and it’s wonderful! Highly recommend."

#39

Revolution

5.0

(1)

"Revolution BJJ."

#40

Marcelo Garcia

5.0

(1)

"Marcelo Garcia is widely considered the GOAT of competitive BJJ."

#41

Tiger Claw

5.0

(1)

"We are trying Tiger Claw today, its the only Saturday only class ive found so far, thanks again for the suggestion!"

#42

Utopia Martial Arts

5.0

(1)

"For martial arts try utopia martial arts on broadfield road. It’s run by 3 sisters who are absolutely bloody ace."

#43

Stouts

5.0

(1)

"Stouts has an awesome kids program."

#44

Twenty-Four Jiu Jitsu

5.0

(1)

"Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Twenty-Four Jiu Jitsu in Cardiff (Splott). Kids classes twice a week."

#45

Plum Blossom

5.0

(1)

"I think plum blossom still has Saturday kids classes. They are great."

#46

Momentum Martial Arts

5.0

(1)

"My kids went to Momentum martial arts, Kenpo Karate. They were really little and it was years ago but the owner was memorable with a great personality."

#47

The Dojo

5.0

(1)

"My nephews attend Judo lessons here https://www.thedojo.com.sg/ and they love it!"

#48

Legions

5.0

(1)

"I would really recommend it."

#49

Eugene Aikikai

5.0

(1)

"Eugene Aikikai has a fall beginners series that is great!"

#50

Blue Ridge Taekwondo

5.0

(1)

"They do a great job of building a love of the sport with the children they teach."

#51

Craig Ewers Academy

5.0

(1)

"Craig Ewers Academy in Fairwater has Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for kids."

#52

Bob White Karate

5.0

(1)

"I believe Bob White Karate in Eastside Costa Mesa is the best place in OC."

#53

Cies MMA

5.0

(1)

"Cies MMA provides classes for your 5 year old."

#54

Okinawa Kenpo Karate

5.0

(1)

"A real instructor from Okinawa who’s a 9th degree black belt."

#55

AKA

5.0

(1)

"In San Jose you’ve got AKA-lots of mma champions came out of there."

#56

Total Karate

5.0

(1)

"Total Karate in Glenshaw! Right off Route 8."

#57

Powers Martial Arts

5.0

(1)

"Powers Martial Arts definitely do kids classes, because my lad goes to them."

#58

Goju Ryu Sojo

5.0

(1)

"Check out the goju ryu sojo at mountainview and guelph line, he has evening and day classes."

#59

Lau Gar

4.0

(1)

"I started there when I was 17 but unfortunately stopped when I went away to uni. It’s still up and running and it was a lot of fun :) "

#60

Open Sparring

4.0

(1)

"Open Sparring in the CBD is a vibe. They offer MMA and kickboxing."

#61

Krav Maga

4.0

(1)

"Look for krav Maga, maybe some will have kids classes"

#62

Liberty Athletic Club

4.0

(1)

"Check with the Liberty Athletic Club and see if their martial arts instructor is doing a kids program this summer."

#63

HEMA

4.0

(1)

"Any good school will be able to adjust the curriculum. Depends on what you’re looking for."

#64

TKD

4.0

(1)

"TKD/Karate/Kung fu for more stand up striking."

#65

Tai Chi

4.0

(1)

"Just want something for balance and coordination consider Tai Chi."

#66

10th Planet

4.0

(1)

"10th planet is also a good school."

#67

Western Martial Arts

4.0

(1)

"4 or 5 clubs on London teaching everything from 12century sword and buckler to 19th century bare knuckle and pugilism."

#68

Baji

4.0

(1)

"You might want to see if there are any schools that teach Baji."

#69

Asian Martial Arts Studio

4.0

(1)

"The Asian Martial Arts Studio on 4th Ave near Liberty has had a kids class in the past."

#70

Rising Stars Ninja Class

4.0

(1)

"Rising Stars had a pretty good "ninja class." My 5 yo enjoyed it and the class gave him plenty of confidence."

#71

Boxingworks

4.0

(1)

"Boxingworks is worth a look....."

#72

YMCA

4.0

(1)

"I took classes at a YMCA years ago. I'm not sure it's still a thing, but it was pretty cheap in comparison to schools."

#73

Mavericks MMA Gym

4.0

(1)

"Seems like there is only one MMA gym in Guildford by the Guildford kebab centre called Mavericks."

#74

York School of Defence

4.0

(1)

"The York School of Defence do various HEMA as well as Escrima and wrestling etc."

#75

Castle Martial Arts

4.0

(1)

"Castle martial arts has two schools, the one up manor is taught by a former kickboxing world champion."

#76

Kungfu Kids

4.0

(1)

"Kungfu Kids (focus is for kids obviously by the name) on Biyun Lu in Jinqiao has a lot of focus on foreigners."

#77

Long Wu Kung Fu

4.0

(1)

"There is Long Wu Kung Fu Center at Maoming Lu near Yan'an Lu."

#78

Kung Fu

4.0

(1)

"My friend has just started off his own Kung Fu class here in Knoxville."

#79

Unicorn Jiu Jitsu

4.0

(1)

"It’s been a good workout for me."

#80

Mid-Michigan Academy

4.0

(1)

"Used to have a great kids program and several special needs kids there."

#81

Jushinkan Judo

4.0

(1)

"Https://jushinkanjudo.com/"

#82

American Warrior Taekwondo

4.0

(1)

"It’s only 40 bucks a month!"

#83

Artista

4.0

(1)

"I would recommend Artista or any of the others that have been named."

#84

Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu

4.0

(1)

"I'm looking pretty hard at."

#85

Unbridled Martial Arts

4.0

(1)

"Was awesome"

#86

ATA

4.0

(1)

"I would definitely recommend that."

#87

Tiger Rock

4.0

(1)

#88

New Generation

4.0

(1)

"In Franklin Square."

#89

Okinawa Karate

4.0

(1)

"Okinawa Karate dojo from what I understand sounds like what you want."

#90

Shudokan Karate

4.0

(1)

"Try shudokankarate.ca -- both online and in person classes; been there for years."

#91

Massey Place Karate

4.0

(1)

"Our family tried out the Massey place class last year, and the instructor is excellent."

#92

Y Judo

4.0

(1)

"I recommend judo. I believe they have kids classes at the Y."

#93

Axis Jiu-Jitsu

4.0

(1)

"Axis Jiu-Jitsu in Milton do a kids class on a Thursday evening."

#94

Wing Chun

4.0

(1)

"There's a Wing Chun place along US36 that I've heard good things about."

#95

Gracie Barra

4.0

(1)

"A little over your price range, but check em out, theyre great"

#96

Studio 808 Karate

3.0

(1)

"Overall a good experience."

#97

USSD Karate

2.0

(1)

"There is only USSD Karate a McDojo chain. Train mma or bjj instead."

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