Last updated October 25, 2026 · ranked from 373 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 martial arts & boxing in and around Novi, MI, led by iMA Sports Novi, Gracie Barra Novi and Ayerst Choi Kwang-Do LLC. Together they have 373 Google reviews; iMA Sports Novi has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Novi, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
iMA Sports Novi holds a 5.0 Google rating across 112 reviews, listed on Google as martial arts school.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai Training
Patient Kids’ Instructors
“We absolutely love this karate class for kids! The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great with children. The classes are fun while also teaching discipline, confidence, respect, and focus. My kids really enjoy going, and I’ve no…”
Gracie Barra Novi holds a 4.9 Google rating across 163 reviews, listed on Google as martial arts school.
“I have been training at Gracie Barra Novi for about two and a half years. I received very good foundational knowledge for BJJ. Professor Burchfield’s calisthenics class also really helped my jiu jitsu, especially with core strength.”
Ayerst Choi Kwang-Do LLC holds a 4.9 Google rating across 44 reviews, listed on Google as martial arts school.
Little Dragons program
Beginner and family classes
Supportive staff feedback
“My son started as a little dragon and has progressed into the adult class. He really enjoys the classes and Master Ayerst and team are great instructors! Highly recommend for kids to start young and follow the program.”
Dragon Leg Muay Thai Kickboxing Novi holds a 5.0 Google rating across 18 reviews, listed on Google as martial arts school.
Muay Thai Training
Structured Classes
Supportive Coaching
“Wonderful atmosphere, very knowledgeable coaches, structured classes and a heavy emphasis on conditioning and technique. I have been part of this gym for over two years and have nothing but positive feedback.
No matter your age, fitness …”
Work at Dragon Leg Muay Thai Kickboxing Novi? Get your badge
Next Level Karate holds a 4.9 Google rating across 13 reviews, listed on Google as karate school.
Little Ninjas program
Teen classes
Encouraging teachers
“We love PKSA Novi! By far the best experience for us and our son Preston in the martial arts community! Very family oriented! A great mix of fun,discipline and training! We love the instructors here! They have done an excellent job in ma…”
Caique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Novi holds a 5.0 Google rating across 9 reviews, listed on Google as martial arts school.
Patient beginner coaching
Women’s self-defense
No-gi training
“I’ve been taking a women’s self-defense class at this jiu-jitsu gym, and I can’t recommend it enough. The instructors are incredibly attentive, patient, and knowledgeable—they take the time to make sure you truly understand each techniqu…”
Kil's Taekwondo Center Novi holds a 4.8 Google rating across 13 reviews, listed on Google as taekwondo school.
Family discounts
Long-term student training
Weekday afternoon hours
“A great master who is enthusiastic and humorous while making the class the best for kids learning Taekwondo. This review is from a black belt at this Taekwondo Center.”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each martial arts school is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Novi category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
1
