Grant's Martial Arts Academy
“A great place to train if you live or travelling in the area.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Dartmouth, NS
22 gyms listed · 5 in Dartmouth · 1 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 2, 2026
Mambec (Martial Arts Mind Body Education Center) Inc 2003
“They are well organized and the Martial Arts program teaches great skills.”
Fit Plus Martial Arts
“This place is amazing great for kids and adults there is a great staff and a wonderful environment”
Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu
“Their main goal is for the students to be physically active, open minded, always learning, and integrating previously learned techniques together.”
Macleod's Martial Arts Academy
“The best place to exercise both mind and body, learn how to become a better person and also achieve goals living the taekwondo lifestyle!”
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Halifax Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Society
“The gym regularly attracts seminars from high level competitors and some of the best minds of the sport”
The 22 gyms listed for Dartmouth, NS teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, youth programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Dartmouth, NS
5 of the 22 gyms we list are based in Dartmouth; the other 17 serve Dartmouth from towns including Halifax, Lower Sackville and Bedford. The gyms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 781 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enrol.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Dartmouth?
17 of the 22 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Jake Mackenzie School of Jiu Jitsu
“The culture and environment is super safe and beginner friendly - in addition to being led by a world class black belt and the most successful Canadian competitor.”
Titan's Fitness Academy
“Great coaches, they breed killers here.”
Dragonz Martial Artz Centre
“It's become a second home for them where they feel welcomed and motivated by Sir Marvin (instructor).”
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Nova Karate Jutsu
“Easily the most welcoming shotokan Karate dojo/club in Nova Scotia.”
Chimo Taekwondo
“My son loves it there and looks forward to going every chance we get!”
K-Top Taekwondo
“Best place to learn Tae Kwon Do.”
Yang's Martial Arts Centre
“You're a martial arts lover, that's your place!!!”
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Mackenzie Atlantic Taekwon-do
“The classes are structured but not rigid, questions and concerns are responded to and with real consideration, and the overall atmosphere is one of encouragement and belonging”
Champions Taekwon-do
“It's really gives friendly and welcoming feeling only one thing I want to mention if possible to open the window or other ways to get air flow there”
Mansfields Taekwondo
Atlantic Karate Club
“Excellent club, very friendly and welcoming members.”
Leblanc Taekwon-Do and Fitness Club
“Very disciplined mentoring and excellent coaches”
Clinch Training Center
“With an emphasis on great and efficient striking, the coaches are also very well versed in BJJ, as both head coaches train under American grappling legend and Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Lovato Jr.”
Halifax World Kanreikai Karate
Atlantic Maelstrom Martial Arts
Abhaya Mixed Martial Arts
“If you're looking for a chance to get in great shape, learn how to effectively defend yourself or your loved ones, and be part of a fun-loving community, then this is the place.”
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