Avalon Karate
“I proudly wear the AVK brand everywhere and always encourage my friends to join the fun.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near St. John's, NL
3 of these gyms are based in St. John's; the others serve St. John's from towns including Mount Pearl (5 km), Paradise (8 km) and Goulds (3 km).
all 9 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 5, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 25 km, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 100 km from you. This includes St. John's and several other cities.
Michael Foley's Academy of Martial Arts
“More than just a martial arts gym, the vibe is immaculate and the people are wonderful.”
Mount Pearl School Of Martial Arts
“Great school operation for over 20 years- Self Defense Classes are very well run !”
Alex Foley's Academy Of Martial Arts
“Amazing staff, Energetic environment, Kid friendly, all round great spot for beginners and well trained athletes !”
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Rogue Martial Arts Academy
“Great place to learn that is fun and has a professional atmosphere.”
Jason Foley's Academy of Martial Arts
“The best instructor in the province.”
The 9 gyms listed for St. John's, NL 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: St. John's, NL
8 of the 9 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 140 reviews. 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 17 years. We have a website on file for all 9 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enrol.
Why are some gyms here outside St. John's?
3 of the 9 gyms sit inside St. John's. The rest come from other towns inside 20 km, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Samjae Taekwondo Martial Arts School
“If you are looking for something that combines physical exercise, mental and social development, plus self esteem in one activity Samjae checks all the boxes.”
Neuro Defence Martial Arts Based Program
“An awesome Program ran By a great teacher/leader.”
Rock Athletics Inc
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