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🏆 The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in Rhode Island — 2026

We compared all 168 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 August 2026.

#1 · Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR KickboxingWarwick Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

+14017372809 Website View listing

#2 · Elevate Judo & Brazilian Jiu-JitsuExeter BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

(401) 280-0660 Website View listing

#3 · Kensho-Ryu Kenpo Jiujitsu KarateCranston BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

+14014636066 Website View listing

#4 · Kensho Karate CumberlandCumberland Karate / taekwondo

+14013342070 Website View listing

#5 · USA KaratePawtucket Karate / taekwondo

+14017230414 Website View listing

#6 · US Taekwondo ComplexCranston Karate / taekwondo

+14014617060 Website View listing

#7 · Tri-Force MMAPawtucket MMA

+14016025884 Website View listing

#8 · Atomic KickboxingProvidence Muay thai / kickboxing

+14015231008 Website View listing

#9 · Gracie Jiu-Jitsu WarwickWarwick BJJ / grappling

+14016476513 Website View listing

#10 · New England TaeKwonDo Martial ArtsCoventry Karate / taekwondo

+14018210118 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.