1
GKR Karate
from 518 Google reviews.
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The martial arts schools of Australia
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed martial arts schools rated 4.0 or better in Australia on Common Praise are GKR Karate (518 Google reviews at 5.0), Practical Wing Chun Kung fu Headquarters (435 Google reviews at 5.0) and Higher Jiu Jitsu (388 Google reviews at 5.0).
- Martial Arts Schools compared
- 1,669
- Google reviews
- 50,321
- Median rating
- 5.0
The martial arts schools of Australia: the top 50
2
Practical Wing Chun Kung fu Headquarters
from 435 Google reviews.
Darnick Pl, 31 Darnick St, Brisbane QLD 4119
3
Higher Jiu Jitsu
from 388 Google reviews.
Riley St &, Cathedral St, Sydney NSW 2011
4
BJJ - Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gold Coast
from 364 Google reviews.
5
Goshukan Karate Academy
from 329 Google reviews.
6
Martial Arts Spirit | Prestons
from 327 Google reviews.
7
Movement Martial Arts
from 317 Google reviews.
8
Revelation Fighters
from 288 Google reviews.
52 Selenium Way, Melbourne VIC 3978
9
Warriors Martial Arts
from 274 Google reviews.
10
Martial Arts Spirit | Rooty Hill
from 271 Google reviews.
11
Kaizen Lab Jiujitsu
from 259 Google reviews.
185 Claisebrook Rd, Perth WA 6000
12
JMA Martial Arts Joondalup (Joondalup Martial Arts)
from 258 Google reviews.
13
Garra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brisbane -HQ
from 243 Google reviews.
81 Bishop St, Brisbane QLD 4059
14
Gracie Barra Mount Lawley
from 239 Google reviews.
800 Beaufort St, Perth WA 6050
15
Immersion Mixed Martial Arts
from 238 Google reviews.
655C Waverley Rd, Melbourne VIC 3150
16
M1FC Mixed Martial Arts
from 223 Google reviews.
17
SJJA Crows Nest
from 219 Google reviews.
51 Hume St, Sydney NSW 2065
18
Equinox Martial Arts Academy
from 214 Google reviews.
390 Eastern Valley Way, Sydney NSW 2069
19
Galeb Brothers BJJ Helensvale
from 213 Google reviews.
46 Siganto Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4212
20
Gracie Barra Surfers Paradise
from 213 Google reviews.
21
Arte Suave BJJ Brisbane
from 203 Google reviews.
28 Wellington Rd, Brisbane QLD 4169
22
Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre
from 200 Google reviews.
23
Melbourne Jiu-Jitsu Academy
from 200 Google reviews.
24
Platinum Jiu Jitsu Gold Coast
from 198 Google reviews.
25 Leo Graham Way, Gold Coast QLD 4210
25
Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Marrickville
from 195 Google reviews.
26
The M A Connection
from 195 Google reviews.
12 Magazine St, Cairns QLD 4870
27
Action Tae Kwon-Do
from 193 Google reviews.
28
Champions Gym
from 192 Google reviews.
29
Absolute MMA Melbourne CBD
from 189 Google reviews.
30
Black Belt Plus Martial Arts Centre Gold Coast
from 188 Google reviews.
31
Newcastle Karate
from 185 Google reviews.
77 Munibung Rd, Newcastle NSW 2285
32
Behan Jiu Jitsu
from 182 Google reviews.
70 Water St S, Toowoomba QLD 4350
33
Krav Maga Australia
from 181 Google reviews.
34
The Grappling Lab
from 179 Google reviews.
9 Lyn Pde, Sydney NSW 2170
35
IMC Liverpool Martial Arts Centre
from 176 Google reviews.
380 Hoxton Park Rd, Sydney NSW 2170
36
Wing Chun Bing Fa Kung Fu Academy
from 175 Google reviews.
37
Gracie Barra Burleigh Heads
from 172 Google reviews.
20 Kortum Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4220
38
Tans Martial Arts Supplier
from 170 Google reviews.
39
GKR Karate Wollongong
from 167 Google reviews.
40
Martial Fitness Australia
from 165 Google reviews.
41
LVL-UP Fitness - BJJ Gold Coast - Jiu Jitsu Gold Coast
from 163 Google reviews.
42
Legacy BJJ Parramatta
from 161 Google reviews.
253 Victoria Rd, Sydney NSW 2116
43
Sydney West Martial Arts
from 158 Google reviews.
541 High St, Sydney NSW 2750
44
Gracie Barra Caringbah
from 154 Google reviews.
45
T Jiu Jitsu
from 154 Google reviews.
46
Capoeira Australis
from 153 Google reviews.
301 Selby St N, Perth WA 6017
47
Temple Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
from 153 Google reviews.
115 Brisbane Rd, Sunshine Coast QLD 4557
48
Advanced Martial Arts & Fitness
from 153 Google reviews.
49
Lane Cove Taekwondo
from 152 Google reviews.
9 Birdwood Ave, Sydney NSW 2066
50
ELITE MARTIAL ARTS Sydney
from 152 Google reviews.
Common Praise compared 1,669 martial arts schools in Australia, with 50,321 Google reviews between them. Of these, 1,636 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 13 reviews.
Of the martial arts schools compared, the most reviewed is GKR Karate, with 518 Google reviews at 5.0.
How this list is ranked
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.
Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
Questions
- Which martial arts schools in Australia have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed martial arts schools rated 4.0 or better in Australia on Common Praise are GKR Karate (518 Google reviews at 5.0), Practical Wing Chun Kung fu Headquarters (435 Google reviews at 5.0) and Higher Jiu Jitsu (388 Google reviews at 5.0).
- How does Common Praise rank martial arts schools in Australia?
- Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
- How many martial arts schools in Australia did Common Praise compare?
- Common Praise compared 1,669 martial arts schools in Australia, with 50,321 Google reviews between them. Of these, 1,636 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 13 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.
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