1
Higher Jiu Jitsu
from 388 Google reviews.
Riley St &, Cathedral St, Sydney NSW 2011
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The martial arts schools of New South Wales
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed martial arts schools rated 4.0 or better in New South Wales on Common Praise are Higher Jiu Jitsu (388 Google reviews at 5.0), Goshukan Karate Academy (329 Google reviews at 5.0) and Martial Arts Spirit | Prestons (327 Google reviews at 5.0).
- Martial Arts Schools compared
- 510
- Google reviews
- 17,736
- Median rating
- 5.0
The martial arts schools of New South Wales: the top 50
2
Goshukan Karate Academy
from 329 Google reviews.
3
Martial Arts Spirit | Prestons
from 327 Google reviews.
4
Movement Martial Arts
from 317 Google reviews.
5
Martial Arts Spirit | Rooty Hill
from 271 Google reviews.
6
SJJA Crows Nest
from 219 Google reviews.
51 Hume St, Sydney NSW 2065
7
Equinox Martial Arts Academy
from 214 Google reviews.
390 Eastern Valley Way, Sydney NSW 2069
8
Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre
from 200 Google reviews.
9
Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Marrickville
from 195 Google reviews.
10
Newcastle Karate
from 185 Google reviews.
77 Munibung Rd, Newcastle NSW 2285
11
The Grappling Lab
from 179 Google reviews.
9 Lyn Pde, Sydney NSW 2170
12
IMC Liverpool Martial Arts Centre
from 176 Google reviews.
380 Hoxton Park Rd, Sydney NSW 2170
13
GKR Karate Wollongong
from 167 Google reviews.
14
Legacy BJJ Parramatta
from 161 Google reviews.
253 Victoria Rd, Sydney NSW 2116
15
Sydney West Martial Arts
from 158 Google reviews.
541 High St, Sydney NSW 2750
16
Gracie Barra Caringbah
from 154 Google reviews.
17
Lane Cove Taekwondo
from 152 Google reviews.
9 Birdwood Ave, Sydney NSW 2066
18
ELITE MARTIAL ARTS Sydney
from 152 Google reviews.
19
Gracie Barra Shellharbour
from 150 Google reviews.
33-37 Durgadin Dr, Albion Park Rail NSW 2527
20
Maneema Muay Thai
from 150 Google reviews.
21
Gracie Barra Charlestown
from 141 Google reviews.
45 Pearson St, Newcastle NSW 2290
22
Apex BJJ
from 140 Google reviews.
21 Fox St, Sydney NSW 2142
23
Prodigy Martial Arts Seven Hills
from 135 Google reviews.
57 Powers Rd, Sydney NSW 2147
24
myBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team
from 133 Google reviews.
25
Parramatta Jiu Jitsu Academy
from 128 Google reviews.
24-28 River Rd, Sydney NSW 2150
26
Modern Combat Academy - Mixed Martial Arts
from 127 Google reviews.
131 Alexander St, Sydney NSW 2065
27
SJJA Parramatta
from 125 Google reviews.
460 Church St, Sydney NSW 2150
28
Head Academy Kung Fu Padstow
from 125 Google reviews.
35 Padstow Pde, Sydney NSW 2211
29
Karate Academy Sydney
from 123 Google reviews.
30
Kings Academy
from 120 Google reviews.
31
The Academy Martial Arts Byron Bay
from 115 Google reviews.
74 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay NSW 2481
32
Five Rings Jiu Jitsu Academy
from 113 Google reviews.
33
Gracie Barra Blacktown City
from 113 Google reviews.
1 Melissa Pl, Sydney NSW 2148
34
Guy's Karate School
from 112 Google reviews.
321 New England Hwy, Maitland NSW 2320
35
Modern Musashi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Wollongong
from 111 Google reviews.
36
Wyllie Martial Arts
from 110 Google reviews.
94 Penshurst St, Sydney NSW 2068
37
Legacy Jiu Jitsu
from 109 Google reviews.
232-236 Cleveland St, Sydney NSW 2008
38
Training Grounds
from 106 Google reviews.
460 Pacific Hwy, Sydney NSW 2065
39
Giant Martial Arts - Bexley
from 105 Google reviews.
170 Stoney Creek Rd, Sydney NSW 2207
40
Martial Arts Spirit | Mount Annan
from 104 Google reviews.
41
Smooth Jiu Jitsu Academy Southern Highlands
from 104 Google reviews.
17 Old Dairy Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577
42
Emerald Dragon Martial Arts
from 103 Google reviews.
53-55 Regentville Rd, Sydney NSW 2750
43
Australian Martial Arts & Fitness Academy
from 103 Google reviews.
163 Kurrajong Rd, Sydney NSW 2170
44
KMA Champion Martial Arts
from 101 Google reviews.
227-229 George St, Sydney NSW 2170
45
Taekwondo World
from 101 Google reviews.
46
TRG The Roman Gladiators
from 100 Google reviews.
562 Church St, Sydney NSW 2151
47
The Lab Jiu Jitsu School Kingscliff
from 98 Google reviews.
24 Pearl St, Kingscliff NSW 2487
48
Goulburn Martial Arts Academy
from 97 Google reviews.
49
Fite108 Muay Thai, Kickboxing & MMA
from 96 Google reviews.
10 Bluegum Clos, Central Coast NSW 2259
50
A's Dojo Martial Arts
from 95 Google reviews.
500 Hume Hwy, Sydney NSW 2199
Common Praise compared 510 martial arts schools in New South Wales, with 17,736 Google reviews between them. Of these, 499 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 18 reviews.
Of the martial arts schools compared, the most reviewed is Higher Jiu Jitsu, with 388 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 New South Wales have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed martial arts schools rated 4.0 or better in New South Wales on Common Praise are Higher Jiu Jitsu (388 Google reviews at 5.0), Goshukan Karate Academy (329 Google reviews at 5.0) and Martial Arts Spirit | Prestons (327 Google reviews at 5.0).
- How does Common Praise rank martial arts schools in New South Wales?
- 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 New South Wales did Common Praise compare?
- Common Praise compared 510 martial arts schools in New South Wales, with 17,736 Google reviews between them. Of these, 499 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 18 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.