# Martial Arts in Singapore

Martial arts gyms in Singapore typically charge about $200–$350 a month for unlimited adult classes, and $20–$50 for a drop-in or trial. Lower monthly rates usually come with a 6–12 month lock-in and a registration fee of about $100. Try a class first, and ask whether coaches are NROC-registered with current first aid.

## Key facts
- Listings: 306
- Median years in business: 9

## Prices in Singapore
Published and member-reported rates from 2023–2026. Big MMA chains often don't publish prices and quote after a trial. Registration fees and lock-in periods matter as much as the monthly rate.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in or walk-in class | S$20–S$50 per class |  |
| Unlimited monthly, no or short lock-in | S$220–S$350 per month |  |
| Unlimited monthly, 12-month commitment | S$250–S$300 per month | e.g. Gracie Barra adult BJJ $299/month on 12 months |
| Premium MMA chain (12-month adult plan) | S$249–S$420 per month | Member-reported; prices quoted after trial |
| Kids' monthly programme | S$249–S$289 per month | Gracie Barra kids BJJ, 6–12 month plans |
| Registration fee | S$50–S$100 one-off | Often discounted if you sign up on trial day |

## Licences
- **National Registry of Coaches (NROC)** (Sport Singapore (CoachSG), optional): Voluntary register for coaches certified under the SG-Coach programme in their sport, with valid Standard First Aid and a code of ethics. Suspended or debarred coaches are published separately. Check: https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/nroc/find-a-coach

## How to choose
- Pick the discipline for your goal. Muay Thai and boxing are striking-based and good for conditioning, BJJ and judo are grappling with less impact to the head, and taekwondo and karate run belt-graded programmes popular with kids.
- Attend a trial at the time you'd normally train. Check class size, how beginners are paired, and whether hard sparring is optional.
- Ask about coaches' certification. For sports with a national federation, coaches may hold SG-Coach certification and NROC registration, and every coach should have current first aid.
- For children, ask about grading fees and frequency, and whether gradings are recognised by a national body or are only internal to the school.
- Compare the total commitment, including registration and grading fees and the lock-in, not just the monthly price.

## Red flags
- Beginners pushed into hard sparring in their first few weeks.
- No mats or shared gear cleaned between classes. Skin infections such as ringworm spread easily in grappling.
- 12-month lock-ins with no exit for injury or relocation.
- Frequent paid gradings that seem designed to generate fees.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Active Red](https://lookup.sg/biz/active-red), Bugis · Kheng Chiu Building, 47 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2008
- [Chowraiooi Muay Thai](https://lookup.sg/biz/chowraiooi-muay-thai), Lavender · Golden Mile Complex, 5001 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · registered 2011
- [Island Taekwon-Do Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/island-taekwon-do-centre), Hougang · 2 Jln Lokam, #01-10 Kensington Square · 6 min walk from Bartley MRT · registered 2012
- [Top Taekwondo Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/top-taekwondo-academy), Sembawang · 54 Jln Malu-malu · 4 min walk from Canberra MRT · registered 2012
- [Top Taekwondo Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/top-taekwondo-academy-hougang), Hougang · 64 Yio Chu Kang Rd · 10 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2012
- [The Kalari Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-kalari-academy), Jalan Besar · 448 Serangoon Rd · 2 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2015
- [Gracie Jiu-Jitsu](https://lookup.sg/biz/gracie-jiu-jitsu), Jalan Besar · 206a Syed Alwi Rd · 5 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2016
- [Jing Wushu Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/jing-wushu-academy), Kampong Glam · 462 Crawford Ln, #02-43 · 4 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2015
- [Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/gracie-jiu-jitsu-singapore), Lavender · 326C King George's Avenue, King George’s Building · 4 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2016
- [Induk Taekwondo](https://lookup.sg/biz/induk-taekwondo), Geylang · 231 Mountbatten Rd, Block G, #01-03 · 3 min walk from Mountbatten MRT · registered 2017
- [J H Kim Taekwondo Institute](https://lookup.sg/biz/j-h-kim-taekwondo-institute-serangoon), Serangoon · 69 Serangoon Garden Wy · 17 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · registered 2017
- [Maverick Martial Arts](https://lookup.sg/biz/maverick-martial-arts), Joo Chiat · 322 Joo Chiat Rd · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2017
- [Naksu Muay Thai Gym](https://lookup.sg/biz/naksu-muay-thai-gym), Lavender · 324b King George's Ave · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2017
- [Kravist Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/kravist-singapore), Toa Payoh · 11 Irving Pl, #02-04 Tai Seng Point · 1 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2019
- [Singapore Submission Grappling](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-submission-grappling), Queenstown · 1 Fusionopolis Wy, #02-09 Connexis · 1 min walk from One-North MRT · registered 2021
- [Brazilian Jiu Jitsu](https://lookup.sg/biz/brazilian-jiu-jitsu), Clarke Quay · 44 N Canal Rd, Level 3 Clarke Quay · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2023
- [Kronos Taekwondo](https://lookup.sg/biz/kronos-taekwondo), Bedok · 400 Joo Chiat Pl · 9 min walk from Kembangan MRT · registered 2020
- [School of Judo](https://lookup.sg/biz/school-of-judo), Tampines · yo:HA Commercial @ Tampines, 6 Tampines St 92 · 5 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2021
- [The Karate Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-karate-academy), Geylang · 231 Mountbatten Rd, Block F #01-04 · 4 min walk from Mountbatten MRT · registered 2022
- [Gfteam Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/gfteam-singapore), Katong · 438B Joo Chiat Rd · 5 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2022
- [Jai Muay Thai](https://lookup.sg/biz/jai-muay-thai), Ang Mo Kio · 3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62, #03-17 · 6 min walk from Yio Chu Kang MRT · registered 2022
- [ActiveSG Gym @ Evolve MMA - Far East Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/activesg-gym-evolve-mma-far-east-square), Chinatown · China Street · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [Guerrero Arnis de Mano](https://lookup.sg/biz/guerrero-arnis-de-mano), Punggol · 9 Sentul Cres · 1 min walk from Sam Kee LRT · registered 2022
- [JH Kim Taekwondo Institute](https://lookup.sg/biz/jh-kim-taekwondo-institute-serangoon), Serangoon · 8 Jalan Selaseh, Seletar HIlls Estate · 9 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Johan Taekwondo Institute](https://lookup.sg/biz/johan-taekwondo-institute), Bukit Timah · 2 Pandan Vly, #B1-204A B · 12 min walk from Dover MRT
- [The Gentle Art Academy](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-gentle-art-academy), Katong · 2 East Coast Rd · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Box Office Fitness](https://lookup.sg/biz/box-office-fitness), Clarke Quay · 19 Carpenter St, level 5 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Fight Zone AMK Hub](https://lookup.sg/biz/fight-zone-amk-hub), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #03-14 · 2 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Kyunghee Taekwondo](https://lookup.sg/biz/kyunghee-taekwondo), Orchard · 583, #02-33 Orchard Rd, Forum Shopping Mall · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Spartans Boxing Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/spartans-boxing-club-novena), Novena · 573 Balestier Rd · 8 min walk from Novena MRT

## By area
- Kallang: 31
- Geylang: 23
- Bedok: 17
- Rochor: 16
- Clarke Quay: 13
- Lavender: 13
- Marine Parade: 13
- Toa Payoh: 13
- Bukit Timah: 12
- Novena: 12
- Serangoon: 12
- Singapore River: 12
- Jalan Besar: 11
- Queenstown: 11
- Bishan: 10

## FAQs
### How much do Muay Thai or BJJ classes cost in Singapore?
Adult unlimited memberships generally cost $200–$350 a month, with lower rates if you commit to 6 or 12 months. Gracie Barra, for example, lists adult BJJ at $299 a month on a 12-month plan or $349 on 6 months, plus a $100 registration fee. Drop-in classes usually cost $20–$50, and many gyms offer a free trial.

### Which martial art is best for kids?
Taekwondo, karate and judo have structured belt systems that suit young children and are widely available in Singapore. BJJ teaches control without striking. Choose a coach who manages a class of children well, keeps contact age-appropriate, and holds first aid certification.

### Can I check if a martial arts coach is qualified?
Partly. Sport Singapore's National Registry of Coaches lists certified coaches who hold Standard First Aid and follow a code of ethics, and you can search it on CoachSG's Find a Coach. Not every combat sport has an SG-Coach pathway, and listing is voluntary, so also ask about the coach's rank, lineage and competition record.

### Is there a cooling-off period if I sign a gym contract?
Generally no. Singapore's statutory cooling-off period applies to direct sales made away from business premises, not contracts signed at the gym. Read the lock-in and cancellation terms before signing, and avoid paying a full year upfront.

## Sources
- Gracie Barra Singapore, Pricing: https://graciebarra.com.sg/pricing
- CoachSG, National Registry of Coaches: https://coachsg.sportsingapore.gov.sg/nroc
- The Moneybees, Evolve MMA costs (2026): https://themoneybees.co/blog/evolve-mma-studios-boxing-muay-thai

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.