Best Martial Arts Schools in Reno

360 Martial Arts Academy offers training in a variety of martial arts including Muay Thai, taekwondo, Kali, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the Reno facility for students of all ages and levels of expertise. Master Instructor, Paul Reyes, holds a Sixth Degree Black Belt, has more than four decades of martial arts training in multiple martial arts disciplines, and nearly 30 years of professional teaching experience with an extensive list of competition achievements. Adult classes offer training in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Eskrima, also known as Filipino stick and knife fighting, and tricking. Children’s classes include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, mixed martial arts, and tricking. 360 Martial Arts Academy recommends an Introductory Course package for all new students consisting of two private lessons and one group class. The fee for this course can be credited towards tuition or a uniform upon enrollment.

Bushidokan Martial Arts Temple is a traditional dojo in Sparks providing classes in Dan Zan Ryu Jujitsu and Bujutsu for children and adults. The school operates on donations and class fees are tax deductible as a qualified charitable contribution. Students are welcome to attend multiple classes each week with open mat time to practice available for adults only. Other class options include family classes in jiu-jitsu and adult classes in tai chi and lu jong. The instructors at Bushidokan Martial Arts Temple have more than four decades of combined experience in jujitsu. Two students noted “terrific instruction and fantastic techniques” and “thorough and professional instruction in Japanese Jujitsu.”

Dallyon Center is a training center in Reno offering classes in martial arts and fitness for students of all ages and levels of experience and fitness. Head Instructor, Ash Parr, has a Fifth Degree Black Belt in taekwondo and nearly three decades of experience in martial arts with participation in multiple competition events. Instructor Julianne Lim holds a Third Degree Black Belt in taekwondo, and Instructor Mike Henry holds a Second Degree Black Belt with nearly three decades of experience and a number of competition events between them. Fitness classes are led by certified personal trainers. Dallyon Center also offers Ashiatsu Bar Therapy massage. One taekwondo parent reported “thanks to Dallyon, my seven year old is not afraid to be a strong, independent, kind girl.” A fitness customer noted “since I joined the Fit Shuffle class over four years ago I have thoroughly enjoyed sweating and working out.”

Freestyle Martial Arts Academy offers adult and children classes in martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and freestyle fitness at the facility located in Reno. The program includes a blend of mixed martial arts combining the techniques from multiple disciplines including taekwondo, Muay Thai kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, and the Academy’s version of streetwise self-defense. The facility features three large mat areas in three separate rooms with bleacher seating for observers. Owner and instructor, Tres Weatherford, holds a Fifth Degree Black Belt in taekwondo and a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with nearly four decades of martial arts experience. Tres is backed with a team of highly experienced and similarly ranked instructors in martial arts with decades of experience. Freestyle Martial Arts Academy provides a variety of special events, training camps, and birthday parties throughout the year.

Reno Dojo is a martial arts facility offering classes in Jujitsu, Kempo and Kenpo Karate, and tai chi for adults and children. Classes are available three days a week with Tuesday and Thursday’s classes divided into four separate age groups beginning with preschool children, elementary school ages six to 10, middle school ages 11 through 15, and adult classes for students 16 years and older. Wednesday’s tai chi class is available for adults only.

Zai Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts school in Reno with over two decades of experience in teaching both children and adults. The martial arts it teaches include kung-fu, karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and tai chi, taught by a staff of six experienced instructors. It offers no-obligation trials for kids' classes, which are split into three age groups for children aged 4-12. Additionally, a self-defense class is available for adults.