🏆 The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in Kentucky — 2026

We compared all 312 schools in Kentucky on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated September 2026.

#1 · Reality Krav MagaLouisville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

+15027144497 Website View listing

#2 · Action Martial Arts and Karate For KidsRichmond Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

🕒 mon-fri 3-9 pm

+18596251999 Website View listing

#3 · All Valley Martial ArtsLouisville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 Mon-Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm

+15024084413 Website View listing

#4 · Reaction MMA and Brazilian Jiu-JitsuNicholasville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

🕒 mon 8 am - 10 pm

+18599132013 Website View listing

#5 · Premier Martial ArtsLexington Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

+18597853700 Website View listing

#6 · Louisville Combat AcademyLouisville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

+15025412773 Website View listing

#7 · Phil Clark's Martial Arts AcademyAshland Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

+16066949941 Website View listing

#8 · SOS GymFlorence Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

+18594742650 Website View listing

#9 · SOS Son Of Siam Mixed Martial ArtsErlanger Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

(859) 474-2650 Website View listing

#10 · Lexington Academy of Martial ArtsLexington Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-11am

+18595233383 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services (kids classes, free trial class, bjj / grappling, muay thai / kickboxing, karate / taekwondo, mma), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.