Martial Arts Schools in Gastonia, NC

14 schools in and around Gastonia, North Carolina — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Gastonia has about 85,535 residents, which works out to 16 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Burris' Academy of Karate Karate / taekwondo

251 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

+17048658947 Website Directions

Dragonfly Martial Arts and Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2813 Lowell Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-1422

🥋 Judo, Muay Thai, Boxing, Karate, Aikido

+17046808585 Website Directions

Fit to Fight Gastonia

1122 E Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054-6148

+17048674020 Website Directions

Gaston Jiujitsu Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

358 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-4113

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+17047190865 Website Directions

Golden Dragon Academy Self Defense

2020 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-7476

+17044184898 Website Directions

Mat Masters Wrestling

2501 Lowell Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

+19804289413 Website Directions

McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

5106 Wilkinson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28056-8252

🥋 BJJ, Grappling, MMA, Taekwondo, Hapkido

+19802518280 Website Directions

Mudo Korean Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

904 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-5806

🕒 Mon – Thu: 5:00 PM

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo, Hapkido

+17043493376 Website Directions

NC Budo - Gastonia Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

174 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

🥋 Karate

9802888750 Website Directions

Robert L. Kitchin Academy of Self Defense

914 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054-4242

+19808884677 Website Directions

Shunpookan Aikido Karate / taekwondo

258 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052

+17044786030 Directions

Solecki Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

4478 Posterity Ct, Gastonia, NC 28056-8432

🕒 Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM

🥋 BJJ

+17046759004 Website Directions

The Sharpe Dojo Karate / taekwondo

530 B Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Directions

Wu Xing Kung Fu School Karate / taekwondo

1406 Hargrove Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-1536

+17049156800 Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Good to know about martial arts schools in Gastonia

How many martial arts schools are there in Gastonia?
We list 14 martial arts schools in Gastonia with addresses, and 13 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Gastonia?
Call ahead — 13 of the 14 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 14 martial arts facilities in Gastonia, North Carolina, with 13 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.