Best Martial Arts Schools in Indianapolis

The Way Martial Arts is an Indianapolis-based martial arts school for all ages. Founder Jordan Brown has been overseeing classes in martial arts for nearly two decades. He is a fifth-degree black belter and can practice Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and Karate. He offers various programs for the different needs of people, whether parents want to enroll their kids in a play-based martial arts program or an adult wants to learn self-defense techniques.

ATA Family Martial Arts is a martial arts school that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school aims to provide the highest quality martial arts instruction in a safe and positive learning environment. Programs include tigers, karate for kids, leadership club, day camp, and teens and adults. ATA Family Martial Arts is licensed by the largest taekwondo association in the world and its lead instructors are American Taekwondo Association Certified.

Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has been a fixture of the Indianapolis community since 1998. This school provides classes for children and adults. Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy offers karate, kickboxing, self-defense, and personal training. The school's affiliations with several martial arts organizations keep instructors updated on current trends, as well as informing them of competitions around the Midwest.

Bujinkan Indy Dojo is a martial arts school that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana at Krannert Park and Family Center. This school practices Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. The dojos/organizations include bujinkan.com, Bujinkan Kosciusko, Bujinkan OC, Blue Ridge Bujinkan Dojo, Central Ohio Bujinkan, San Diego Bujinkan, and KenjutsuWorld.

Carlson Gracie Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu is a martial arts school that is located in Greenwood, Indiana. Classes include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kids martial arts classes. The school offers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes for everyone, including men, women, and children, providing fitness through martial arts and self-defense for the whole family. Carlson Gracie Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu offers a free 7-day pass for BJJ classes.

Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do is a martial arts school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that serves Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville, and the surrounding areas. This school has been serving Indianapolis since 1972 and offers child programs as well as adult programs. Chung Do Kwan Tae Kwon Do is a proud member of the World TaeKwonDo Federation.

Endurance Training Center Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial arts school that is located in Zionsville, Indiana. It is the premier center for Jiu-Jitsu for kids and adults. The owner/head coach Mat Stratta has 17 years of coaching experience and over 22 years of martial arts. Endurance Training Center’s instructors have had a rich history of BJJ, mixed martial arts, wrestling, Karate, and Tae-Kwon-Do.

Family Karate Academy is a martial arts school that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school offers advanced self-defense only classes, sport and tournament training, child safety and awareness, traditional weapons, traditional karate forms and translations, sword training for personal interest or tournaments, physical conditioning and training, and more. Family Karate Academy is where students can achieve discipline, fitness, confidence, and become part of a family.

Hammer Martial Arts is a martial arts school with locations in Plainfield, Indiana and Danville, Indiana. This school has been in Hendricks County for over 26 years. Classes include Lil' Dragons, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Combat Hapkido, and Bokken Sword Fighting. Hammer Martial Arts has a family of martial arts students and instructors who work hard to bring out the best qualities in each other.

Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a martial arts school that is located in Greenwood, Indiana and is central Indiana’s longest-running Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Mixed Martial Arts training center. The school has a history of delivering the highest level of realistic Martial Arts instruction anywhere. Indiana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy has highly-qualified instructors to teach all of these practical arts.

Indianapolis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, LLC is a martial arts school that is located in Carmel, Indiana with over 26 years experience in Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Programs include adult basics, adult advanced, adult mixed, drill class, kids, women’s self-defense, and private lessons. Indianapolis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, LLC is a member of the Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation and is also affiliated with Caique Jiu-Jitsu.

Indianapolis Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This school teaches Tae Kwon Do, a Korean art form that has been in existence for over 2,300 years and evolved into use by the 21st-century “warrior”. Benefits students can gain from studying martial arts at Indianapolis Martial Arts Academy include fostering self-discipline, boosting socialization skills, encouraging physical activity, learning to set and achieve goals, increased self-esteem, instilling a sense of respect, and more.

Krav Maga Worldwide is a martial arts school that is located in Fishers, Indiana and has been the only official Krav Maga Worldwide training center in all of Indiana since 2008. Programs include Krav Maga, KMX Program, Krav Maga Bag, KMX Youth Ages 8-12, KMX Kids Ages 5-7, Intro to Fight, and Weapons. Krav Maga Worldwide has had numerous appearances on various radio such as WIBC and news stations such as Fox 59, Wish TV, and WTHR.

Life Systems Martial Arts, Inc. is a martial arts school that is located in Greenwood, Indiana. Mark Kreuzman, the head instructor and owner of the school, has been teaching Martial Arts for over 20 years now. Classes include kickboxing, kids martial arts, adult martial arts, tai chi, and martial arts birthday parties. Life Systems Martial Arts, Inc. has fun, challenging classes for self-defense, fitness, confidence, discipline, focus, and more.

Ling's Oriental Martial Arts, LLC is a martial arts school that is located in Noblesville, Indiana. Class offerings include Yang Style Taiji, Chen Style Taiji, Taiji Push Hands, Taiji Qin Na, Taiji Sword, Shorinryu Shorinkan Karate, Kobudo- Weapons, andKeijutsukai Aikido. Ling’s Oriental Martial Arts provides a respectful and friendly environment for kids, adults, and families.

Master Yoo's World Class Tae Kwon Do is a martial arts school located in Noblesville, Indiana and Fishers, Indiana. At this school, students can experience the life-changing benefits of martial arts. Master Yoo's World Class Tae Kwon Do offers the little tigers program, children's program, adult classes, and family classes. The trial program includes free uniform.

United Kempo Karate Schools is a martial arts school that is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school focuses on teaching self-defense that can be applied regardless of one's size or strength. Classes and services include Antibully, Reiki, SCAN, STORM Team, and Birthday Parties. This school offers many programs to choose from whether the interest is Karate, Jiujitsu, MMA, XMA, or Lil' Dragons. A student at United Kempo Karate Schools is part of a confident, strong, and respectful family.

Westfield Family Karate is a martial arts school that is located in Westfield, Indiana and has been teaching traditional karate for over 19 years. This school caters to little ninjas, pre-school age 3-4, beginning kids- ages 5-13, and teens and adults. Students will gain many benefits when training for karate. The benefits include fitness, goal setting, confidence, courtesy, discipline, focus, and respect. Westfield Family Karate was voted the best martial arts school in central Indiana by WRTV6 A-List in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014.