Best Martial Arts Schools in Philadelphia

Balance Studios is the go-to source for Philadelphia-area Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Tai Kick Boxing, and Gracie Brazilian Jui-Jitsu. The studio has been providing classes taught by talented instructors for nearly 15 years. The state-of-the-art multi-location facilities are safe, clean, and provide students with a positive atmosphere in which to learn. Balance Studios also offers women’s only self-defense classes, yoga for fighters and serve as a training center for local law enforcement and federal agencies.

Chang’s School of Martial Arts offers several disciplines to children and adults in the Philadelphia area. The school focuses on the principles of traditional martial arts training. Chang's School of Martial Arts has been providing quality instruction in Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Ninja-Fu for more than a decade. The school is unique in that it provides Karate Adapted for Autism. Master level instructors with extensive experience help students develop greater discipline, self-confidence, and physical fitness.

Generations Tae Kwon Do offers practical self-defense instruction in a safe and fun family atmosphere. The Philadelphia-area school specializes in the traditional teachings of Tae Kwon Do and its principles of courtesy, loyalty, respect, honor, self-control, and integrity. A variety of class types are available including family-style, adult only, and rank specific classes. Comprehensive tournament preparation and other specialty training sessions are open.

Gracie Academy Philadelphia offers top-level Brazilian Jui-Jitsu instruction. The Philadelphia-area Academy focuses on self-empowerment, stress-relief, and provides a healthy physical outlet that is fun and supportive. Black belt instructors with extensive training and competition experience teach a range of classes. Students of all experience levels are welcome beginning at age five. The kid's program delivers self-defense training and self-confidence while having fun. The Academy runs promotions and discounts for classes.

Hart BJJ & Boxing promotes healthy and safe Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and MMA programs to Philadelphia-area students. The certified black belt academy has instructors with many years of extensive training and competition experience. Programs are available for men, women, teens, and children of all skill levels. Supplemental training classes focus on Judo, boxing, and wrestling. The academy runs free trial class promotions.

Juniata Fitness provides Taekwondo instruction to students in the Philadelphia area. Classes are open for all skill levels beginning at age five. The gym offers an opportunity to look good, feel great, and learn self-defense through martial arts training. Students can expect to increase energy levels and self-esteem.

Martial Posture Martial Arts Studio has been providing quality martial arts training to students in the Philadelphia area for nearly 40 years. Classes are open to men, women, and children of all ages and skill levels. The studio focuses on a system of practical self-defense incorporating various martial arts disciplines including Kenpo Karate, Sport Karate, and Brazilian Jui-Jitsu. The atmosphere is family-friendly and reinforces a strong, authentic martial arts culture. Students can expect to work hard and develop strong inner qualities while training.

Platoon Fitness of Philadelphia is the go-to gym for a range of fitness and martial arts training classes. Professional seasoned instructors teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, and self-defense. The Philadelphia area school welcomes students of all skill levels starting at age seven. The gym offers a safe and welcoming environment in which to train. Students can expect to gain increased strength, confidence, endurance, and flexibility through expert martial arts instruction.

Quintella offers the ultimate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Muay Thai instruction to Philadelphia-area students. Students of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Adult classes provide instruction for both self-defense and competition purposes. The women’s self-defense program specializes in teaching common-sense street techniques that apply to the most common attack scenarios. Quintella also provides wrestling and kids’ summer programs.

Renzo Gracie Philly offers the ultimate training experience for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, submission grappling, and self-defense. The 2,000 square foot Philadelphia-area gym has an MMA cage area and provides a clean, safe environment in which to train. Classes taught by skilled instructors are open to all ages and skill levels. The academy has been building international martial arts champions for over 20 years.

River of Life Martial Arts & Wellness Center offers traditional Japanese martial arts instruction to students in the Philadelphia area. Classes in yoga, Pilates and Tai-Chi provide body sculpting to get students in the best possible physical shape. The facility is spacious, peaceful and staffed by friendly teachers and practitioners. A range of fitness and martial arts programs are open to students of all ages and experience levels.

Water and Rock Studio offers whole-body personalized training to Philadelphia-area students. Signature services at the studio include functional fitness, mixed martial arts, self-defense, and yoga. Skilled instructors provide students with the knowledge and tools to enhance health and fitness through nutrition coaching, lifestyle coaching, and much more. Classes meet in small groups or private sessions.