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Best Martial Arts Schools in Port Harcourt — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best martial arts schools in Port Harcourt? We've ranked the top 11 martial arts schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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11 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    PEE FITNESS GYM - aerobics classes, weight training, yoga studio, swimming lessons, gym wears, karate training — photo

    PEE FITNESS GYM - aerobics classes, weight training, yoga studio, swimming lessons, gym wears, karate training

    72.7/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars19 reviews

    Off YKC Junction, Woji, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Warm coaches and skilled instructors guide members to achieve fitness goals.

    • friendly staff
    • skilled instructors
    • good facilities
    • warm coaches
    • great equipment
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Chioma A. ★★★★★ really calm and coaches are warm
    • Cheesygift ★★★★★ Pee Gym has very good facilities, good and attentive coach and very friendly and accommodating staffs. I would recommend to everyone who love fitness
  • 2
    MENIA MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS ACADEMY/SPORTS SHOP — photo

    MENIA MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS ACADEMY/SPORTS SHOP

    71.0/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars20 reviews

    100 Woji Road, New GRA, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Coach Menia Jack is a seasoned African champion with exceptional technical expertise and patience.

    • skilled coach
    • welcoming atmosphere
    • great for beginners
    • technique improvement
    • clean environment
    • best in region
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume44
    • Review recency43
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment95
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Austin U. ★★★★★ This is probably the best MMA/combat sport gym in the country. The knowledge of the coach (Sifu) and the atmosphere makes it easy to blend in irrespective of your level of experience. I genuinely recommend and my only wish is that more people knew about the good work being done at this gym. 5 stars for sure.
    • Sommy G ★★★★★ I had an exceptionally positive experience over the past two weeks. I highly recommend Menia Martial Arts studio. I am confident you will find it beneficial.
  • 3
    Zen Budo Karate — photo

    Zen Budo Karate

    68.8/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars21 reviews

    57/59 Stadium Rd, Rumuola, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume45
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Chizorom L. ★★★★★ Zen Budo Karate is one of the best decisions I made this year. For a while I lost focus on the goals I planned to achieve but since I began this journey I have accomplished so many things one step at a time, strength, determination, drive, calm, interacted with the most beautiful minds and embraced a new family. I have come to understand my strengths and weaknesses knowing how to channel both appropriately. If you have lost focus, determination and drive, Zen Budo Karate is the place for you🥰🥰🥰
    • Kingsley E. ★★★★★ My 11 year son displayed some leadership charisma and responsibility thanks to Zen Budo karate! It was a tuesday class and dojo time was 5pm and we got there by 5 minutes past 5pm and we met like 10 other kids, some older than him but he quickly took the responsibilty of warming them up for the main dojo class! So afterwards i asked him why he did that and he said "according to Sensei as soon as its dojo time the most senoir should assume the responsibility of warming up the class until the senswi or an instructor comes" That was i wow experience for me. Thank you Sensei and thank you Zen Budo because what this indicates is that apart from self defense this kids are also taugth how to take charge and be responsible.
  • 4
    TAFL gym — photo

    TAFL gym

    68.2/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars32 reviews

    129, 132 Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout Rd, Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Located inside a highly secured complex (Trans Amadi Facilities) with a serene, uncrowded environment.

    • secure location
    • serene environment
    • clean
    • good equipment
    • friendly trainers
    • affordable
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume51
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment93
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Samson N. ★★★★★ Amazing work out space Chill and serene environment The coaches are dedicated and patient Within a safe environment of the Trans Amadi Facilities Limited. Registration is affordable and there is high
    • Muhammed S. ★★★★ The best gym so far, the Serene atmospheric environment, it's a nice place to be. I love the gym center
  • 5
    A La Bompa Gym and Fitness Center — photo

    A La Bompa Gym and Fitness Center

    62.9/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars37 reviews

    housing estate, 8 Parker Crescent, Obia, Port Harcourt 500211, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers ballet, dance classes, and table tennis alongside gym workouts.

    • state of the art equipment
    • friendly staff
    • table tennis
    • dance classes
    • ballet
    • value for money
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume53
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Carl B. ★★★★★ This is the best gym/fitness/workout centre in the whole of Port Harcourt. They have great workout sessions, professional and friendly instructors and lovely table tennis boards. They also have ballet
    • Ugbe W. ★★★★★ A proper gym to workout. Great staffs and great trainers to attend to your every need. There’s also a table tennis board here and dance classes if you ever feel the need to join. The equipments in th
  • 6
    Z-Champion Karate School — photo

    Z-Champion Karate School

    61.6/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    Bovan Gym & Spa, Elowhani Rumudunru, Pepperoni Junction, Oroworokwo, Port Harcourt 500100, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency51
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 7
    Rapha gym — photo

    Rapha gym

    60.2/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars4 reviews

    72 Rumuepirikom/Iwofe Rd, Rumu opirikom, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume23
    • Review recency48
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Madu K. ★★★★ The instructors don't know when you're tired. But I guess no pain no gain, right?
    • Prince D. ★★★★★ Rapha Physiotherapy and Gym Centre, is the best and one stop gym and wellness hub in Portharcort, Rivers State Nigeria. I was excited with their level of professionalism.
  • 8
    Fit n Fight Taekwondo Academy — photo

    Fit n Fight Taekwondo Academy

    52.2/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    6MFQ+PRR Cenotaph, Okpanam Rd, GRA Phase I, Asaba 320241, Delta, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Focuses on self-defense against any harmful attack.

    • self-defense
    • kids training
    • amazing place
    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency11
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment65
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • ekene I. ★★★★★ My kids train here. Its an amazing place
    • Prince O. ★★★★★ We will train you on how to defend yourself against any harmful attack
  • 9

    J103 Karate Network

    51.1/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    NLNG Road, Bonny island, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    • good for all ages
    • learn karate
    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency15
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment58
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Miebaka W. ★★★★★ Very good place to learn karate for all ages
  • 10
    The Heroes Gym(iHiomma) — photo

    The Heroes Gym(iHiomma)

    15.6/ 100
    Not yet rated0 reviews

    276 Old Aba/Ph, Road, Oyigbo 502103, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 11

    Herocos Academy

    12.2/ 100
    Not yet rated0 reviews

    Umurolu, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated martial arts schools in Port Harcourt?

PEE FITNESS GYM - aerobics classes, weight training, yoga studio, swimming lessons, gym wears, karate training is currently ranked #1 with 4.7 stars from 19 Google reviews.

How many martial arts schools are in Port Harcourt?

We currently track 11 martial arts schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

How are these martial arts schools ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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