Martial arts in Utrecht

128 classes and training sessions per week at 33 venues.

Martial arts

Choose your martial art

Boxing 21 classes Kickboxing 62 classes Judo 4 classes Karate 15 classes

These martial arts have their own page. Below are the others, such as taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, kung fu and kendo.

  1. Wednesday 11 Nov

  2. 18:1560 min
    Beginner course Monday Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy in Zuilen Free trial lessonBeginners
  3. 18:3075 min
    Aikido for young people Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht in Franse buurt Free trial lesson12–16 years
  4. 18:3090 min
    Adult aikido training Yatagarasu Aikido Utrecht in Wittevrouwen
  5. 18:3090 min
    Youth aikido (13-18) with adults Yatagarasu Aikido Utrecht in Wittevrouwen 13–18 years
  6. 19:0060 min
    Gi Class Level 1 Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy in Zuilen Free trial lessonBeginners
  7. 19:0090 min
    No-Gi (Grappling) Level 3 Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy in Zuilen Experienced
  8. 19:0060 min
    Youth trial membership Schermvereniging Pallós in Voordorp Beginners6–18 years
  9. 19:0060 min
    Adults Krav Maga Krav Maga Outside Defense in Overvecht 14+
  10. 19:0090 min
    Wrestling for seniors (from Sporthal UKV de Halter in Transwijk Also at 19:00 at De Halter Utrecht in Transwijk 14+
  11. 19:1545 min
    KickBox bag training Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy in Watervogelbuurt
  12. 19:4590 min
    Aikido Sanshinkai Aikido Utrecht in Franse buurt Experienced
  13. 20:3090 min
    Wing Chun Kung Fu Sportschool Van den Berg in Terwijde-west Free trial lesson
  14. Thursday 12 Nov

  15. 09:3060 min
    Chi Kung Tai-chi-centrum Oost in Wittevrouwen Trial lesson possibleBeginners
  16. 16:3060 min
    Mma 6 ™ Central Gym Utrecht in Bedrijvengebied De Wetering Free trial lesson6–13 years
  17. 17:1545 min
    Youth 6-7 years white belt beginners Taekwon-Do IN NAE DO KWAN in Veldhuizen Trial lesson €10Beginners6–7 years
  18. 17:1545 min
    Kids Krav Maga Krav Maga Outside Defense in Overvecht 4–8 years
  19. 17:3060 min
    Wrestling 6 ™ Central Gym Utrecht in Bedrijvengebied De Wetering Free trial lesson6–13 years
  20. 18:0045 min
    Youth yellow belt and above Taekwon-Do IN NAE DO KWAN in Veldhuizen Youth
  21. 18:0060 min
    No-Gi (Grappling) Level 1 Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy in Zuilen Free trial lessonBeginners
  22. 18:0060 min
    Teens Krav Maga Krav Maga Outside Defense in Overvecht 9–14 years

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Which martial art suits you?

When can you make it?

Most classes are on Tuesday evenings.

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Martial arts for you

For children and young people 27For women 1For beginners 13MMA, grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu 7What it costs per month

For children and young people

For women

For beginners

MMA, grappling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu

What it costs per month

From the clubs' websites. The other clubs do not state a monthly price on their site.

This is how you start martial arts in Utrecht

You learn taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, kendo, kung fu and other martial arts at a club or school, in classes grouped by age and belt. You always start with the basics.

  1. Choose a martial art and a beginners' groupThe list above shows which classes there are for beginners.
  2. Book a trial classYou train in sportswear for the first few classes; you only buy a suit once you stay.
  3. Become a memberYou train towards exams for a next belt.

How much does martial arts cost?

A few examples of what a membership costs:

Your first time

At a first class in a martial art, you take part in sportswear. A suit, such as a judogi or karategi, you only buy once you stay. First you learn how to fall safely and the basic movements. Jewellery is removed before the class.

About martial arts

Martial arts include, among others, boxing, kickboxing, judo, karate, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu and aikido. This page covers the martial arts without their own page, such as taekwondo, jiu-jitsu and kendo. You train techniques, often in a fixed order of belts or grades. There is a lot of attention to respect and safety. Almost all martial arts have separate groups for children and adults.

Help out at martial arts

2 martial arts clubs in Utrecht are looking for people: as a trainer, referee or simply for a few hours of help.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you do martial arts in Utrecht?
There are 33 places for martial arts in the municipality of Utrecht, including Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy, Schermvereniging Pallós, Krav Maga Outside Defense, Kempo Vereniging Shaolin Chuan Fa. You can find offers in Zuilen, Wittevrouwen, Transwijk, among others.
Where can you do a trial martial arts class?
Among others Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy, Krav Maga Outside Defense, Kempo Vereniging Shaolin Chuan Fa, Krav Maga Leidsche Rijn, Taekwon-Do IN NAE DO KWAN offer a trial class or trial training. Ask the club how to sign up.
Where can you do martial arts for free in Utrecht?
Free classes: Children+refugees (Aikido Utrecht).
How much does martial arts cost in Utrecht?
Aikido Vereniging Domstad: Membership fee €50,- per calendar year (payment in January). Budoshin Dojo: per quarter €23 per month (direct debit €68,75 every 3 months); per year €21 per month (direct debit €250,25 per year).
Is martial arts in Utrecht suitable for beginners?
Yes, 37 classes or groups are expressly for beginners, for example at Tai-chi-centrum Oost, Elevation Jiu Jitsu Academy, Taekwon-Do IN NAE DO KWAN.