Martial arts training burns between 500 and 1,000 calories per hour while building lean muscle mass. Schools in this section offer targeted fitness boot camps, kickboxing conditioning, or high-intensity sparring sessions focused on body fat reduction. Before enrolling, verify whether classes include heart-rate monitoring or nutrition coaching alongside workouts.
Cumming 2
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Legacy MMA Club of Cumming
5967 Bethelview Rd, Cumming, GA 30040-6627
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NHB Martial Arts & Fitness
123 Anywhere Street , Cumming, GA 30040
Augusta 1
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Frontline Jiu-Jitsu
2917 Riverwest Dr, Augusta, GA 30907-2028
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Khurana Kickboxing & Fitness
445 Mall Blvd, Brunswick, GA 31525
Monday 6:00 PM
Buford 1
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Legacy MMA Club
4965 Lanier Islands Pkwy Ste 109, Buford, GA 30518
Monday-Friday 1:00PM-6:30PM
Canton 1
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Warrior BJJ Canton
130 Prominence Point Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114-6559
Columbus 1
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F3 Training Center
4454 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 31909-5947
Duluth 1
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Legacy MMA Club & Summer Camp
2750 Buford Hwy NE, Duluth, GA 30096
Mon-Fri 1pm-6:30pm
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Shape Up Kickboxing
7380 Spout Springs Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542-4501
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Ed Rose's Martial Arts Academy
1030 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
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Rock Solid Karate
3042 McEver Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504-5540
Kennesaw 1
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Striker Fight Center
771 Shallowford Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144
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RockBox Fitness Sandy Springs
4969 Roswell Rd Ste 140, Sandy Springs, GA 30342
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Sajido Martial Arts Academy
5385 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
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Legacy MMA Club - North Gwinnett
225 Peachtree Industrial Blvd NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518-4782
Also in Georgia
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools453
- Kids Martial Arts Classes357
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools223
- MMA Gyms145
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs118
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools115
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes115
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes114
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies114
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies79
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops65
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults60
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training50
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults39
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies26
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools14
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes12
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs10
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults10
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes6
Good to know
How fast can I expect to lose body fat with martial arts?
Most students training 3 to 4 times per week experience a safe body fat loss rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week when combined with a proper diet. High-energy classes like Muay Thai or cardio kickboxing burn 600 to 900 calories per hour. Visible changes in body composition generally show within 6 to 8 weeks of consistent attendance.
Which martial arts style is best for burning body fat?
Muay Thai, cardio kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) offer the highest caloric expenditure per session. Kickboxing and Muay Thai rely on continuous explosive striking drills that elevate heart rates into the fat-burning zone. BJJ sparring provides high-resistance full-body effort, burning up to 800 calories per hour.
How much do martial arts weight loss programs cost?
Unlimited monthly memberships for fitness-focused martial arts classes range from $120 to $220 per month. Dedicated 6-week or 8-week body transformation challenges cost between $250 and $450 upfront, usually covering group coaching, meal planning guides, and initial body composition scans.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Georgia can browse 15 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Georgia should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 15 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.