🏆 The 11 Best Martial Arts Schools in Massachusetts — 2026

We compared all 894 schools in Massachusetts 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 · NCK BellinghamBellingham Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 Monday -- 4:00 - 8:00 PM

+15085949246 Website View listing

#2 · New England Submission FightingAmherst Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 5-9 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri

4133452021 Website View listing

#3 · South Shore SportfightingRockland Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 Monday and Friday 6pm-730pm

+17814249440 Website View listing

#4 · Old School Karate AcademyPeabody Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

+19788181989 Website View listing

#5 · NESFAmherst Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 5-9 pm on Mon, Wed, Fri

Website View listing

#6 · River Valley TaekwondoNorthampton Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

+14136679876 Website View listing

#7 · Ippon Sports AcademyBoston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

+18572378411 Website View listing

#8 · NESF BostonArlington Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

🕒 Saturday Open Mat 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

6178009775 Website View listing

#9 · ZenQuest Martial Arts CenterLenox Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

🕒 MONDAYS 6:30 - 7:15 PM

+14136370656 Website View listing

#10 · Brazilian Martial Arts CenterSomerville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

+16176283800 Website View listing

#11 · Artistry Martial ArtsNewton Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

+16179350110 Website View listing

Run one of these businesses? You earned this spot — email [email protected] for your free “Top Martial Arts Schools in Massachusetts” badge to put on your site, and we’ll make sure your listing stays accurate.

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.