Best Martial Arts Schools in New South Wales

745 martial arts schools across New South Wales, ranked on evidence rather than advertising.

The short answer

The best martial arts schools in New South Wales, ranked on independent evidence rather than paid placement, are Hurstville Martial Arts (HMA) in Hurstville (5.0 stars from 94 reviews, scored 94 out of 100), Higher Jiu Jitsu in Sydney CBD (5.0 stars from 388 reviews, scored 92 out of 100), Goshukan Karate Academy in Blacktown (5.0 stars from 329 reviews, scored 92 out of 100), Movement Martial Arts in Chatswood (4.9 stars from 317 reviews, scored 91 out of 100) and Martial Arts Spirit in Prestons (5.0 stars from 327 reviews, scored 90 out of 100). 745 martial arts schools in New South Wales are listed in total. Placement cannot be bought.

Verified 4 October 2026. Every listing is checked the same way, and a check that has not run is shown as a blank, not a pass. How we rank

380 of 745 independently corroborated · 163 with a confirmed phone number · every check ↓

Showing 1–60 of 745 martial arts schools in NSW

Ordered by evidence, then by closest match. How this works →

  • Hurstville Martial Arts (HMA)

    Hurstville, NSW

    93.8/100
    5.0from 94 reviews
    • Independently corroborated
    • Website live
    • Phone number matches
    0413 375 948Visit website

  • Higher Jiu Jitsu

    Sydney CBD, NSW

    92.3/100
    5.0from 388 reviews
    • Independently corroborated
    • Website live
    • Phone number matches
    0415 644 011Visit website

  • Goshukan Karate Academy

    Blacktown, NSW

    91.7/100
    5.0from 329 reviews
    • Independently corroborated
    • Website live
    • Phone number matches
    • Trading since 1964
    0485 867 670Visit website

  • Movement Martial Arts

    Chatswood, NSW

    90.8/100
    4.9from 317 reviews
    • Independently corroborated
    • Website live
    • Phone number matches
    (02) 9887 1230Visit website

  • Martial Arts Spirit

    Prestons, NSW

    89.6/100
    5.0from 327 reviews
      1300 627 853Visit website

    • Hardcore Gym

      Carlton, NSW

      90.4/100
      4.9from 291 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      • Trading since 1997
      • Free quotes
      • Emergency callouts
      (02) 9567 0900Visit website

    • SJJA Crows Nest

      Chatswood, NSW

      89.4/100
      4.9from 219 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0401 388 963Visit website

    • Legacy BJJ Parramatta

      Parramatta, NSW

      89.1/100
      5.0from 161 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0475 924 773Visit website

    • Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre

      Newcastle, NSW

      89.0/100
      4.9from 200 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      • Trading since 1983
      (02) 4956 8876Visit website

    • Gracie Barra Caringbah

      Cronulla, NSW

      89.0/100
      5.0from 154 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0450 952 229Visit website

    • Gracie Barra Shellharbour

      Albion Park Rail, NSW

      88.9/100
      5.0from 150 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0452 377 292Visit website

    • Newcastle Karate

      Newcastle, NSW

      88.7/100
      4.9from 185 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      • Trading since 1990
      0411 669 669Visit website

    • Gracie Barra Charlestown

      Newcastle, NSW

      88.6/100
      5.0from 141 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      (02) 4049 9378Visit website

    • Apex BJJ

      Parramatta, NSW

      88.6/100
      5.0from 140 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0493 995 812Visit website

    • Newman Boxing Byron Bay

      Byron Bay, NSW

      89.4/100
      5.0from 172 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0490 495 266Visit website

    • Parramatta Jiu Jitsu Academy

      Parramatta, NSW

      88.3/100
      5.0from 128 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0457 194 928Visit website

    • GKR Karate Wollongong

      Wollongong, NSW

      89.3/100
      5.0from 167 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0401 132 256Visit website

    • Gracie Barra Blacktown City

      Blacktown, NSW

      87.8/100
      5.0from 113 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      0452 221 882Visit website

    • Guy's Karate School

      Maitland, NSW

      87.8/100
      5.0from 112 reviews
      • Independently corroborated
      • Website live
      • Phone number matches
      • Trading since 2012
      0493 562 813Visit website

    • Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy Rouse Hill

      Rouse Hill, NSW

      88.1/100
      5.0from 220 reviews
        0475 444 854Visit website

      • Legacy Jiu Jitsu

        Sydney CBD, NSW

        87.7/100
        5.0from 109 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0458 207 520Visit website

      • Giant Martial Arts - Bexley

        Hurstville, NSW

        87.5/100
        5.0from 105 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        • Trading since 2013
        (02) 9502 2626Visit website

      • Smooth Jiu Jitsu Academy Southern Highlands

        Bowral, NSW

        87.5/100
        5.0from 104 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0428 897 651Visit website

      • Epic Muay Thai Academy

        Sydney CBD, NSW

        87.3/100
        5.0from 196 reviews
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0416 718 441Visit website

      • Integrated Combat Centre

        Peakhurst, NSW

        87.4/100
        5.0from 331 reviews
        • ABN confirmed
        (02) 8974 6607Visit website

      • TRG The Roman Gladiators

        Parramatta, NSW

        87.3/100
        5.0from 100 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0411 659 628Visit website

      • Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Marrickville

        Penrith, NSW

        87.2/100
        5.0from 195 reviews
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0410 686 585Visit website

      • A's Dojo Martial Arts

        Bankstown, NSW

        87.1/100
        5.0from 95 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        (02) 9030 0313Visit website

      • Bulldog Gym Manly

        Manly, NSW

        87.1/100
        5.0from 94 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        • Trading since 1990
        0403 119 312Visit website

      • Wing Chun 135

        Castle Hill, NSW

        86.9/100
        5.0from 90 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        • Offers a warranty
        0419 838 322Visit website

      • Alliance Jiu Jitsu Sydney

        Manly, NSW

        86.3/100
        5.0from 79 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0416 505 897Visit website

      • Carioti MMA

        Hornsby, NSW

        86.6/100
        5.0from 164 reviews
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0480 014 740Visit website

      • Goulburn Martial Arts Academy

        Goulburn, NSW

        86.1/100
        4.9from 97 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        • Trading since 2012
        0409 302 883Visit website

      • KMA Champion Martial Arts

        Liverpool, NSW

        86.3/100
        4.9from 101 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0414 253 513Visit website

      • Gracie Barra Castle Hill

        Castle Hill, NSW

        85.9/100
        4.9from 92 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0434 015 700Visit website

      • SJJA Parramatta

        Parramatta, NSW

        85.9/100
        4.9from 125 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Phone number matches
        0422 861 361Visit website

      • Gracie Barra Campbelltown

        Campbelltown, NSW

        85.8/100
        5.0from 70 reviews
        • Independently corroborated
        • Website live
        • Phone number matches
        0431 190 097Visit website

      • Partizan Grappling Academy: No Gi Jiu-Jitsu & Wrestling

        Kingsford, NSW

        85.8/100
        5.0from 404 reviews
          0468 067 770Visit website

        • Pure Jiu Jitsu Southern Highlands

          Bowral, NSW

          85.6/100
          5.0from 66 reviews
          • Independently corroborated
          • Website live
          • Phone number matches
          • Trading since 2022
          0407 267 823Visit website

        • Krav Maga Defence Institute

          Sydney CBD, NSW

          85.6/100
          4.7from 149 reviews
          • Independently corroborated
          • Website live
          • Phone number matches
          0432 672 005Visit website

        • Karate Academy Sydney

          Hurstville, NSW

          85.6/100
          5.0from 123 reviews
          • Website live
          • Phone number matches
          • Trading since 2014
          0411 199 735Visit website

        • Alpha Jiu Jitsu Academy Richmond - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

          Richmond, NSW

          85.2/100
          5.0from 99 reviews
            0475 444 854Visit website

          • Boost Boxing & Fitness

            Albion Park Rail, NSW

            86.3/100
            5.0from 78 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0402 760 559Visit website

          • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Castle Hill Pty Ltd

            Castle Hill, NSW

            85.0/100
            5.0from 58 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0410 470 904Visit website

          • Prodigy Martial Arts Seven Hills

            Blacktown, NSW

            85.2/100
            4.7from 135 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            • Trading since 2015
            (02) 9636 5767Visit website

          • Sitshoothon Muay Thai

            Hurstville, NSW

            85.2/100
            4.8from 100 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0466 669 502Visit website

          • JWK Martial Arts

            Sydney CBD, NSW

            85.2/100
            4.9from 76 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            • Free quotes
            0458 207 520Visit website

          • Iconic Jiu Jitsu

            Central Coast, NSW

            84.8/100
            5.0from 56 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0419 442 016Visit website

          • Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Dapto

            Dapto, NSW

            84.8/100
            5.0from 55 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0405 058 574Visit website

          • DESTINY Martial Arts Australia®

            Albury, NSW

            85.0/100
            5.0from 58 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0472 762 992Visit website

          • Adrenaline Boxing & Conditioning

            Albury, NSW

            85.8/100
            5.0from 69 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0400 139 358Visit website

          • Gracie Barra Tweed Heads

            Tweed Heads, NSW

            85.3/100
            4.9from 78 reviews
            • Independently corroborated
            • Website live
            • Phone number matches
            0433 822 212Visit website

          • Kings Academy

            Chipping Norton, NSW

            84.9/100
            4.7from 120 reviews
              0416 598 211Visit website

            • SPC Muay Thai Gym

              Sutherland, NSW

              84.5/100
              4.9from 64 reviews
              • Independently corroborated
              • Website live
              • Phone number matches
              (02) 7226 5273Visit website

            • Shinbukan Japanese Culture & Martial Arts Academy

              Chatswood, NSW

              84.4/100
              5.0from 51 reviews
              • Independently corroborated
              • Website live
              • Phone number matches
              • Trading since 1978
              0417 884 131Visit website

            • GKR Karate

              Mount Riverview, NSW

              84.4/100
              5.0from 518 reviews
                0439 473 997Visit website

              • FiveStar Taekwondo & Gracie Jiu Jitsu Shellharbour

                Albion Park Rail, NSW

                84.7/100
                4.9from 91 reviews
                • Independently corroborated
                • Phone number matches
                0414 378 994Visit website

              • Dynamis Muay Thai Central Coast

                Central Coast, NSW

                84.3/100
                5.0from 64 reviews
                • Independently corroborated
                • Website live
                • Phone number matches
                0413 079 432Visit website

              • Gracie Barra Orange - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

                Orange, NSW

                84.3/100
                5.0from 49 reviews
                • Independently corroborated
                • Website live
                • Phone number matches
                0475 678 969Visit website

              • Fight Rite Gym

                Blacktown, NSW

                84.2/100
                5.0from 48 reviews
                • Independently corroborated
                • Website live
                • Phone number matches
                0419 915 509Visit website

              Martial Arts Schools by location in NSW

              A shortlist for your own area beats a state-wide ranking. 9 locations have enough martial arts schools to compare properly.

              What we hold on these 745 businesses. Not the site-wide average — the actual list below.

              corroboration confirmed
              51%corroboration confirmed380 of 74592% of 412 checked
              website confirmed reachable
              37%website confirmed reachable275 of 74578% of 353 fetched
              phone number confirmed
              22%phone number confirmed163 of 74554% of 304 compared
              ABN confirmed
              11%ABN confirmed85 of 745

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