Compare martial arts in Singapore: 20 martial arts side by side, on facts you can check
Updated October 2026 · How we rank
These are the 20 martial arts on Lookup with the most complete public records: location, MRT walk, years in business, licence matches and published hours. They're in our organic order, and nobody pays to appear or to move up. For prices and what to check before you hire, see the full martial arts guide.
Quick picks
Each pick rests on one fact from public records, not on reviews or payment.
Closest to an MRT
Singapore Submission Grappling1 min walk from One-North MRT
Queenstown
Longest track record
Active Red18 years since ACRA registration
Bugis
All 20 side by side
Columns appear where at least half of these businesses have the fact on record.
- Active Red
- Area
- Bugis
- MRT
- 4 min · Esplanade
- In business
- 18 yrs
- Chowraiooi Muay Thai
- Area
- Lavender
- MRT
- 4 min · Nicoll Highway
- In business
- 15 yrs
- Island Taekwon-Do Centre
- Area
- Hougang
- MRT
- 6 min · Bartley
- In business
- 14 yrs
- Top Taekwondo Academy
- Area
- Sembawang
- MRT
- 4 min · Canberra
- In business
- 14 yrs
- The Kalari Academy
- Area
- Jalan Besar
- MRT
- 2 min · Farrer Park
- In business
- 11 yrs
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
- Area
- Jalan Besar
- MRT
- 5 min · Jalan Besar
- In business
- 10 yrs
- Jing Wushu Academy
- Area
- Kampong Glam
- MRT
- 4 min · Lavender
- In business
- 11 yrs
- Induk Taekwondo
- Area
- Geylang
- MRT
- 3 min · Mountbatten
- In business
- 9 yrs
- J H Kim Taekwondo Institute
- Area
- Serangoon
- MRT
- 17 min · Lorong Chuan
- In business
- 9 yrs
- Maverick Martial Arts
- Area
- Joo Chiat
- MRT
- 9 min · Marine Parade
- In business
- 9 yrs
- Naksu Muay Thai Gym
- Area
- Lavender
- MRT
- 3 min · Lavender
- In business
- 8 yrs
- Kravist Singapore
- Area
- Toa Payoh
- MRT
- 1 min · Tai Seng
- In business
- 6 yrs
- Singapore Submission Grappling
- Area
- Queenstown
- MRT
- 1 min · One-North
- In business
- 5 yrs
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Area
- Clarke Quay
- MRT
- 1 min · Clarke Quay
- In business
- 3 yrs
- Kronos Taekwondo
- Area
- Bedok
- MRT
- 9 min · Kembangan
- In business
- 6 yrs
- School of Judo
- Area
- Tampines
- MRT
- 5 min · Tampines West
- In business
- 5 yrs
- The Karate Academy
- Area
- Geylang
- MRT
- 4 min · Mountbatten
- In business
- 3 yrs
- Gfteam Singapore
- Area
- Katong
- MRT
- 5 min · Marine Parade
- In business
- 4 yrs
- Jai Muay Thai
- Area
- Ang Mo Kio
- MRT
- 6 min · Yio Chu Kang
- In business
- 3 yrs
- ActiveSG Gym @ Evolve MMA - Far East Square
- Area
- Chinatown
- MRT
- 1 min · Dt18
- In business
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| Business | Area | MRT | In business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Red | Bugis | 4 min · Esplanade | 18 yrs |
| Chowraiooi Muay Thai | Lavender | 4 min · Nicoll Highway | 15 yrs |
| Island Taekwon-Do Centre | Hougang | 6 min · Bartley | 14 yrs |
| Top Taekwondo Academy | Sembawang | 4 min · Canberra | 14 yrs |
| The Kalari Academy | Jalan Besar | 2 min · Farrer Park | 11 yrs |
| Gracie Jiu-Jitsu | Jalan Besar | 5 min · Jalan Besar | 10 yrs |
| Jing Wushu Academy | Kampong Glam | 4 min · Lavender | 11 yrs |
| Induk Taekwondo | Geylang | 3 min · Mountbatten | 9 yrs |
| J H Kim Taekwondo Institute | Serangoon | 17 min · Lorong Chuan | 9 yrs |
| Maverick Martial Arts | Joo Chiat | 9 min · Marine Parade | 9 yrs |
| Naksu Muay Thai Gym | Lavender | 3 min · Lavender | 8 yrs |
| Kravist Singapore | Toa Payoh | 1 min · Tai Seng | 6 yrs |
| Singapore Submission Grappling | Queenstown | 1 min · One-North | 5 yrs |
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Clarke Quay | 1 min · Clarke Quay | 3 yrs |
| Kronos Taekwondo | Bedok | 9 min · Kembangan | 6 yrs |
| School of Judo | Tampines | 5 min · Tampines West | 5 yrs |
| The Karate Academy | Geylang | 4 min · Mountbatten | 3 yrs |
| Gfteam Singapore | Katong | 5 min · Marine Parade | 4 yrs |
| Jai Muay Thai | Ang Mo Kio | 6 min · Yio Chu Kang | 3 yrs |
| ActiveSG Gym @ Evolve MMA - Far East Square | Chinatown | 1 min · Dt18 | – |
What the facts above can't tell you
Ask these before you choose; the answers vary by business.
- Is there a free or paid trial, and does signing up that day change the fees?
- What is the lock-in period, and how do I cancel or freeze for injury?
- Are your coaches certified and first-aid trained?
- How often are gradings, and what do they cost?
- Is sparring optional for beginners?