Martial Arts Schools near Rockledge

“I went here as a kid with my mom, I’m 24 now and still miss it. sensei Steve and sensei Kim were awesome!“

“This gyms coaches approach to jiu jitsu is a warm and welcoming one. From the moment I stepped on the mat all reservations went away. They are patient and kind and all the other members are great with newcomers as well which makes it that much more enjoyable!“

“This is an amazing martial arts gym for people of all backgrounds and experience levels. It's worth a visit whether you are a long time fan of MMA or if you just want a good, consistent cardio/conditioning workout.

Coaches Derek, Matt, and Chris all do a fantastic job of giving in-depth instruction and critiques during classes while being encouraging and respectful. Even in a short amount of time, I feel like I learned so much from this gym and I am much more confident in my physicality. The environment is great and everyone is extremely friendly, totally a good spot for people who have never tried a combat sport before. Not once did I feel intimidated or overwhelmed; everyone is so supportive of one another. The gym really starts to feel like family the longer you commit to it.

They also just got a new facility which is in the works right now but classes are still being run. I highly recommend dropping in for a trial if you're on the fence, you are sure to have a great time!“

“My son started to take karate lessons after Action came and did a demonstration at his summer camp. In just a couple of months, I can see changes in his demeanor and he's coming out of his shell. The instructors are the perfect amount of firm with him while still being caring and I appreciate all of their positive influence in my son's life.“

“Action Karate is a great place!! Instructors are ALL awesome with the kids whether they are just starting out or have been training for a while!!! It has been a great experience so far!!!“

“Our daughter’s progress at Action Karate Manayunk has been amazing—their fitness, coordination, and stamina have all soared. Beyond that, they are gaining so much discipline and focus. The instructors are kind, dedicated, and create a truly positive environment.“

“Great open mat! Everyone’s super nice! Lots of great insight into the BJJ and martial arts as a whole! Looking forward to the next one!“

“Action karate, has tough my son a lot. He was was very nervous at first and didn't want to do it. After about 4 classes he was all in and wanted continue. He started to gain confidence in himself.“

“We’re having such a wonderful experience with AK Cinnaminson. Every instructor is fantastic—patient, encouraging, and truly skilled at working with children. They create a positive, structured environment where kids feel supported while also being challenged to grow.

My son absolutely loves coming to class, and it’s been amazing to see his confidence, focus, and enthusiasm continue to build. We’re so grateful to have found a place that not only teaches karate, but also understands how to connect with and motivate kids. Highly recommend!“

“I remember coming to a birthday party here about 19 years ago. While Karate and Martial Arts aren't really my thing, Mr. Clark is a true gentleman. I always see him in the Rockledge Parade on Independence Day and he hands out brochures for the studio. I don't know if the studio knows or not, but I stuck around to get video footage of the fireworks on 7/3 because most people weren't patient enough to wait for them. The video is up on my YouTube channel @ih8kone. While my channel is mainly focused on trains and elevators, I do film other things that catch my fancy such as fireworks. And it was a treat coming to see the Rockledge Fireworks from Northeast Philadelphia since they are usually only held every 5 years and I don't usually get to see them.“

“We enrolled our daughter at Action Karate Mt. Airy to help her have more confidence, learn self-discipline, and perseverance. It has been a little over a year now since she started and I cannot express how great of a decision we made picking this school. She has grown leaps and bounds physically, mentally and morally training with Sensei Dom and the other instructors. The staff has always been friendly and informative; showing they care and love what they do; efficiently working as a team to ensure everyone gets personal attention while achieving their goals. Honestly, if they had 10 stars, I would still want to put 11. Try this karate school and watch your child flourish!!!“

“Excellent gym for all ages. My son and I have trained here for boxing and MMA. Very professional and skilled.“

“The membership is $180.00 a month, it's definitely not bad if you're gonna go every day or 4 times a week. The easiest way to contact them is to text them.“

“I absolutely love the lessons of how to step into your personal power! My 2 kids are very different in nature and each are going confidence and self discipline in their own way from Master Zohars teachings !!“

“I had the opportunity to visit Old City Aikido for a training session while on a trip to Philly from NY. It has been several years since my last visit. I found the dojo refurbished with more mat space, nicely organized, and super clean. It created a wonderful setting to train. The instruction led by Jason Perna Sensei was wonderful and inspirational with lots of personalized coaching throughout the session. The setting, instruction, and students there created a serious and fun experience. I can’t wait to visit again sometime soon! Thank you!“

“My son Jayden has been attending martial arts classes for the past 6 months, and the transformation in him has been amazing. He has become more confident, focused, and disciplined both inside and outside of class. The instructors are patient, supportive, and truly care about each student’s growth and development. They create a positive environment where kids feel encouraged and motivated to do their best. I highly recommend this martial arts school to any parent looking to build confidence, respect, and focus in their child. Thank you for making such a difference Jayden life..“

“really nice and super knowledgeable coaches. they really care for your progress as a student. I especially appreciate how much effort Charlie and Kate put into creating a strong sense of community there.“

“I was introduced to Action Karate Oreland when a friend invited me to a “Bring a Friend for Free” class. At first, I attended simply because I was invited and wanted to spend time with my friend. I didn’t think karate was for me as I am a 60-year-old woman and not in the best shape. But the center quickly won me over with its incredible staff, supportive students, and thoughtful approach to training.

It isn’t easy, and I’m far from perfect in my execution or strength, but with every defense I master, my self-confidence soars. Since joining in May 2025, I’ve progressed from a beginner white belt to a yellow belt and will soon be testing for my orange belt. Every day, I choose to be a black belt—and it has been one of the best choices I’ve ever made.“

“Don’t get me started on how great this gym is. I had the privilege to do the 14 day trial here in the summer and coach Jake is so nice that he let me stay an extra 2-3 weeks after I injured my shoulder which he didn’t have to do. I never had the money to come back after but coach Jake just gave me the opportunity to be a photographer/videographer in exchange to train. I really enjoy taking photos and editing for them. All around nice facility. Amazing people training there. All the coaches are dope. I would suggest stopping by to check it out anytime. Very amazing if you’re trying to learn any Martial art. There the reason I’m gonna be wrestling this year for my senior year. Love broadstreet kickboxing ❤️???“

“Sensei Alexander has been training with Tiger Schulmann’s for the majority of his life. He is a true embodiment of Tiger Schulmann’s and the curriculum. The guy is disciplined in the both the way he teaches and the way he trains. Sensei Alexander is a tried and tested Pro MMA fighter, BJJ competitor, and kickboxing fighter! Needless to say Sensei is an incredible instructor at both kids and adults skill levels. I truly believe Tiger Schulmann’s and Sensei have the best kids program out there, and you can see it first hand in the kids that Sensei Alexander has taught for 5-15 years now, that are ridiculously good and are successfully competing (and winning) now as Adults. This school specifically is a huge family, and is for anyone from any walk of life. There are people that come in cause they want to get in shape, and there are people that come in because they want to compete at the highest levels eventually. Sensei Alexander has tons of experience teaching both! If you’re looking for an instructor who genuinely cares about you, the art in general, and getting the best out of you then Sensei is for you. If you’re looking for a welcoming school, open to all skill levels, full of amazing people, in a fun, safe learning atmosphere, give the place a try, you won’t regret it! ?“

“Amazing Staff! Great instruction! Incredibly clean facility! Sensei Joe and Sensei Mary make everyone feel like family !“

“Great team, very friendly, welcomed me in for a free session when I was visiting on holiday. Thanks to all the boys for letting me join in and get a great workout!“

“All Sensei here really care about the students. Top notch karate training facility. My daughter goes here now, going for her first Degree black belt.“

“ATA changed my life ! It’s helped me grow in every possible positive way I can imagine. (2nd year student). I plan to continue with it til the day I die, and push my self to endless limits. Master Smith has saved my life in a way and has been a second father to my daughter (6 year student). I owe a great deal of growth and direction to him and the ATA program!“

“The main instructor and some of his assistants are a pleasure. However, it's overpriced for what is going on. If you just want your kid to do an activity and don't mind not being frugal with your money definitely sign your kid up. ? There's plenty of Karate entities in the area though. Choose wisely.“

“Sensei Al, Kate and Tyler are the best. They do an awesome job with the kids and adults alike. Highly recommend“