🏆 The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in New Jersey — 2026
We compared all 1330 schools in New Jersey 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 August 2026.
#1 · Stiles Street MMA - Sambo, Judo and BJJ AcademyElizabeth BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
#2 · New Jersey Martial Arts - Muay Thai - Jiu-Jitsu - MMAMaple Shade BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
#3 · The Karate Dojo MMA & Brazilian JiujitsuJackson BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
#4 · Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu & MMAWestwood BJJ / grapplingMMA
#5 · Family Fitness Karate and KickboxingJersey City Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
#6 · Camal and Cruz Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu AcademyTotowa BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
#7 · JC Taekwondo and Kickboxing AcademyJersey City Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
#8 · Gracie NJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA AcademyLebanon BJJ / grapplingMMA
#9 · AMA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay ThaiCedar Knolls BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
#10 · Blue Life Karate and Kickboxing CentersMaplewood Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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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.