Martial arts classes in Akron, United States
Browse 10 martial arts gyms in Akron. Compare styles, prices, free trials, kids and beginner classes. Open a gym for its timetable and contact details.
The Academy of Self-Defense (Akron)
The Akron branch of a three-school self-defense academy, on East Tallmadge Avenue. Its Akron timetable has Gracie jiu-jitsu for adults and teens on Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus a Gracie jiu-jitsu class for kids aged 8 to 11; most other sessions are its own Minna-Jiu-Jitsu self-defense system.
Akron Kung Fu Academy
A small traditional Chinese martial arts school on Canton Road run by Sifu Mike Biggie. It teaches 7-Star Praying Mantis kung fu and Yang-style tai chi, and one monthly fee covers either or both.
Center for Body-Mind Harmony
A tai chi and traditional Chinese martial arts program led by Shifu Gary Harris, which moved into the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium in January 2026. It runs beginner, intermediate and advanced tai chi on Wednesdays and longer tai chi and kung fu classes (Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, Praying Mantis and others) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
GT Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy on Southeast Avenue in Tallmadge, led by two third-degree black belts. It runs all-levels and fundamentals classes for adults, a Tuesday Shuai Chiao and wrestling class, a kids program for ages 6 to 15 and a Saturday class for women only.
Hickey Karate Center
A family-run karate school on Stow Road, part of the International Kwanmukan, teaching karate to youth and adults up to black belt. A separate judo and jujitsu program for teens and adults meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and there are karate classes for children from age 3.5.
Jōshō Academy of Martial Arts
A Kwanmukan dojo on East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue, formerly the Kwanmuzendokai academy of Kyoshi David Ames, now run by two of his senior students. Karate with a Shotokan base runs Monday to Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, alongside jujitsu and Okinawan weapons (kobudo) classes for ages 13 and up.
Popeye's Boxing Gym
A non-profit boxing gym on Crouse Street run by volunteer coaches under Eddie "Popeye" Richardson, a former Akron amateur boxer. Sessions are open to adults, families and children, and sparring is only for those who want to go on to competitive boxing.
Top Level Martial Arts
A Gracie jiu-jitsu academy on North Haven Boulevard in Cuyahoga Falls with gi and no-gi classes from 6 am to the evening. The adult timetable includes fundamentals, all-ranks and advanced classes, frequent open mats, no-gi competition training and a Saturday adult MMA class, and there are kids classes from age 4.
World Kickboxing Academy
A Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym near Portage Crossings in Cuyahoga Falls. Alongside its adult Muay Thai and BJJ programs it runs youth kickboxing and a fight team for experienced members who compete in MMA and kickboxing.
Zahand's Martial Arts
A family-run school in the Merriman Valley on Akron Peninsula Road. Teen and adult classes cover Shotokan karate, Kodokan judo and a combined jujitsu and MMA program, held most weekday evenings at 8 pm, with a large kids and preschool program in the afternoons.