🏆 The 11 Best Martial Arts Schools in Rhode Island — 2026

We compared all 159 schools in Rhode Island 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 · EP Martial ArtsEast Providence Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

+14014893189 Website View listing

#2 · Premier Martial Arts CranstonCranston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

4018844800 Website View listing

#3 · Kiefer's Martial ArtsWesterly Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

+14013488776 Website View listing

#4 · Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu JitsuBristol Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

+14016384033 Website View listing

#5 · Self Defense NortheastNorth Providence Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(401) 349-5883 Website View listing

#6 · SANRYUKAI MARTIAL ARTSPascoag Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

+14012625043 Website View listing

#7 · Tri-Force MMAPawtucket Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

🕒 urs 10:30 AM-8:00 PM

+14016025884 Website View listing

#8 · Cerio Ambrosia Martial ArtsNorth Kingstown Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

🕒 Thu 11:00 am-8:00 pm

+14012951220 Website View listing

#9 · Main Street Martial ArtsProvidence Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

+14013459202 Website View listing

#10 · Rising Sun Jiu-JitsuJohnston Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

+14014874467 Website View listing

#11 · American Martial Arts SmithfieldSmithfield Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

+14019493525 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.