Kids martial arts classes in Akron, United States
Browse 7 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.
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.
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.