Amsterdam Martial Arts

Top Amsterdam Martial Arts

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Carlson Gracie Amsterdam

5★★★★★

(122 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 125, 1063 BJ Amsterdam

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Jujitsu school
Martial arts school

Carlson Gracie Amsterdam teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Amsterdam and has 122 Google reviews, with 99% five-star ratings. The school is active on Facebook.

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Team Ramzi

5★★★★★

(77 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Insulindeweg 1001, 1095 DH Amsterdam

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Kickboxing school
Boxing gym
Martial arts school
Personal trainer

Team Ramzi in Amsterdam combines kickboxing, boxing and personal training, with a strong online reputation: 77 reviews and 97% five-star ratings. The school is active on Facebook and Instagram and is geared toward combat sports...

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Tinca-Tinca Boxing Gym

4.9★★★★★

(178 reviews)

Kromhoutstraat 54 A, 1976 BM IJmuiden

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Martial arts school
Body shaping class
Boxing club
Boxing gym

Tinca-Tinca Boxing Gym in IJmuiden focuses on boxing classes that build stamina, technique, strength and fitness. With 178 Google reviews and 96% five-star ratings, it is a well-known name locally. The gym is also active...

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PTBoxing

4.9★★★★★

(121 reviews)

Westerdoksdijk 525, 1013 BX Amsterdam

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Boxing gym
Boxing club
Martial arts club
Martial arts school

PTBoxing combines boxing and strength training in Amsterdam, with personal training and duo training sessions. The gym has 121 Google reviews, 98% of them five-star, and is active on Facebook.

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Monster Gym

5★★★★★

(117 reviews)

Jan Rebelstraat 3, 1069 BZ Amsterdam

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Martial arts school
Fitness center

Monster Gym in Amsterdam combines martial arts training with fitness, and it draws strong feedback online with 117 Google reviews and a 100% five-star score. The gym also shares updates on Instagram.

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K1 Sports

5★★★★★

(98 reviews)

Boekweitstraat 120, 2153 GL Nieuw-Vennep

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Martial arts school
Boxing club
Kickboxing school
Personal trainer

K1 Sports in Nieuw-Vennep combines boxing, kickboxing and personal training. It is one of the busier schools in the area, with 98 Google reviews and 99% five-star ratings, and it is active on Facebook and...

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Martial Arts Center

4.6★★★★★

(97 reviews)

De Werf 11, 2544 EH Den Haag

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Martial arts school
Chess club
Dance school
Sports school

Martial Arts Center in The Hague offers MMA, kickboxing and bag training, with a free trial lesson and no registration fee. It is a busy local school, with 97 Google reviews and 89% five-star ratings.

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Eastbound Gym

4.8★★★★★

(96 reviews)

Tweede van Swindenstraat 1, 1093 VE Amsterdam

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Martial arts school
Boxing gym
Fitness center
Jujitsu school

Eastbound Gym in Amsterdam Oost offers recreational kickboxing and boxing, plus yoga, fitness, bag training and csc. The gym invites people to try a proefles and has 96 Google reviews, with 94% five-star, alongside Facebook...

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Chung Do Kwan

4.9★★★★★

(75 reviews)

Lindenlaan 334, 1185 NK Amstelveen

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Martial arts school

Chung Do Kwan in Amstelveen teaches ITF taekwon-do, Korean kickboxing and Kummooyeh across several locations. It has 75 Google reviews with 99% five-star ratings, and it maintains a presence on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Fit With Mus

5★★★★★

(73 reviews)

Graftermeerstraat 29D, 2131 AA Hoofddorp

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Martial arts school
Personal trainer

Fit With Mus in Hoofddorp combines martial arts training with personal coaching, and it is open daily from 7am to 11pm. It has 73 Google reviews and a perfect 100% five-star rating.

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Fight Academy Amstelveen

4.9★★★★★

(70 reviews)

Bouwerij 50, 1185 XX Amstelveen

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Martial arts school

Fight Academy Amstelveen offers combat sports training for every level in Amstelveen. The school has 70 Google reviews and a 97% five-star rating, and uses Facebook to stay in touch with members and followers.

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Sportcentrum Wu Dae Haarlem

4.8★★★★★

(68 reviews)

Balistraat 4, 2022 XT Haarlem

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Martial arts school
Athletic club
Sports school
Sports complex

Sportcentrum Wu Dae is a Haarlem martial arts and sports complex with a strong local following, backed by 68 Google reviews and a 91% five-star score. It is also active on Facebook and serves as...

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How to choose a martial arts club in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's listings span full-contact sports such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, and Muay Thai-style kickboxing alongside traditional disciplines like judo, aikido, taekwondo, kung fu, and pencak silat. Start with your goal — fitness, self-defense, or competition — since a school built around grading and sparring is a different commitment than a drop-in combat-fitness class.

Many Amsterdam schools teach in both Dutch and English given the city's international population, but not every club does, and children's classes are more often Dutch-only. Confirm the teaching language directly with the school before booking, especially if you or your child are not yet confident in Dutch.

Some addresses on this list are dedicated martial arts academies with belt or grading systems, while others are general gyms running a boxing or kickboxing class alongside a wider fitness timetable — closer to what's covered in our guide to Amsterdam Gyms & Fitness. If structured, style-specific progression matters more than a general workout, our guide to Finding a Martial Arts Club in Amsterdam goes deeper on how to tell the two apart.

Questions people ask

How much does a martial arts class cost in Amsterdam?

Pricing is not standardized across styles or schools, so ask the specific club for its membership rate or per-class price rather than assuming a figure. Some Amsterdam studios also accept class-pass style memberships that bundle several studios under one plan, letting you sample a session before buying a block of classes.

Can I try a class before joining?

Several Amsterdam academies offer a free introductory lesson so you can test the coaching style and group before committing to a membership. Where a school doesn't offer a trial directly, a class-pass style platform is a lower-commitment way to attend a single session first.

What martial arts styles are available in Amsterdam?

The category page lists clubs teaching Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, judo, aikido, taekwondo, kung fu, Krav Maga, capoeira, and pencak silat, among other styles. Filter by the discipline you want rather than by location alone, since two clubs a few streets apart can teach entirely different arts.

Are classes taught in English?

Instruction language varies by school; some run classes in both Dutch and English to serve Amsterdam's international residents, while others teach primarily in Dutch. Confirm the language of instruction directly with the club, especially for a children's class or if you're not yet confident in Dutch.

What age can children start training?

Some academies run dedicated children's programs, often starting around age 7, that focus on discipline, coordination, and basic technique rather than full-contact sparring. Age minimums and formats differ by school, so check directly before enrolling a child.

Can I train one-on-one instead of in a group class?

Yes: alongside group classes, some academies offer private or personal training sessions built around individual goals, whether that's fitness, technique, or competition preparation. If one-on-one coaching is the main draw rather than the martial art itself, our guide on How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Amsterdam covers what to check before hiring a trainer separately from a club membership.