Phoenix's top martial arts gyms, ranked

Phoenix's top martial arts gyms, rankedAlten Martial Arts and Fitness. | Photo: Rich A./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on August 23, 2019

Want to know where to go when it comes to martial arts in Phoenix?

Luckily, there's no shortage of first-class martial arts options to choose from in and around Phoenix.

To find the top martial arts gyms in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.

(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms and wellness offerings.)

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Alten Martial Arts and Fitness

107 W. Runion Drive, Deer Valley

Photo: Rich a./Yelp

Alten Martial Arts and Fitness is Phoenix's favorite martial arts gym by the numbers, with 1,004 fans on Facebook.

"The mission of Alten Martial Arts and Fitness is to provide a service built on integrity, trust and compassion with each client," explains the business's ClassPass profile. "Their services are committed to helping men and women, from civilians to professional athletes. Their aim is also intended to help individuals seek and fulfill a positive pathway to life."

Take a look at reviews of Alten Martial Arts and Fitness's classes on ClassPass here.

AKF Blackbelt Academy

4041 E. Thomas Road, Camelback East

AKF Blackbelt Academy | Photo: ClassPass

Also among Phoenix's favorites is AKF Blackbelt Academy, with five stars out of two reviews on Yelp and 553 fans on Facebook.

"Master Tim Mullis (7th Dan Kyuki-Do, 2nd Dan AKF Jiujitsu, 2nd Dan Judo, and 2nd Dan Haidong Gumdo) founded the AKF Black Belt Academy in 1988," explains the business's ClassPass profile. "Trained by the finest teachers available, including Grandmaster Ok Hung Kim (Founder of Kyuki-Do), Master Mullis has been a household name in the Phoenix area for nearly 30 years. Awarded Black Belt “Man of the Year” from the American Kyuki-Do Federation, he has enhanced the lives of hundreds of his students."

"Men, women, children and often whole families enroll into our programs studying the most complete Martial Arts system available and benefiting themselves in so many areas of their lives," its Yelp page continues.

See what people are saying about AKF Blackbelt Academy's selection of classes on ClassPass here.

TNT MMA Training Center

1515 W. Deer Valley Road, Suite B-105, Deer Valley

Photo: TNT MMA Training Center/Yelp

With five stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp and 13,195 fans on Facebook, TNT MMA Training Center has garnered plenty of local fans.

"TNT MMA Training Center in Phoenix offers the most comprehensive and progressive MMA programs in Arizona and helps set the standard of excellence in Martial Arts training," per the business's ClassPass profile. "Their classes are focused on providing the highest level of instruction by the most qualified coaches in the state. Their instructors are experienced in providing fun, ego-free and challenging atmosphere to students of all ages and skill levels."

"TNT Mixed Martial Arts Training Center has been serving Phoenix since 2007," TNT MMA Training Center's Yelp page explains. "Our mission is to provide quality instruction in various areas of Mixed Martial Arts in a positive, non-threatening atmosphere. Classes we offer are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kid Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Yoga and much more."

Learn more about TNT MMA Training Center's different classes on ClassPass here.


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