Juhu's martial arts scene is dominated by judo and mixed martial arts rather than traditional karate. Bombay Judo Club is the standout — coaches praised for technical knowledge, clear instruction, and a disciplined environment. Mehul Vora Academy offers MMA and self-defence with highly skilled coaches and a motivating training environment. Tribal Combat Fitness Pro has dedicated and knowledgeable trainers for all levels of martial artists. Impressive Martial Arts and Gymnastics Association teaches multiple disciplines. Two listings — Mix Martial Arts (2 reviews) and BD Martial Arts Club (3 reviews) — have too few reviews to assess reliably. Noble Taekwondo Academy has a small following. For pure karate with traditional focus, nearby Powai (Kanzen or Skye) offers stronger options.
💡 Bombay Judo Club is near an HP petrol pump on Swami Vivekanand Road — call 098339 31867 to confirm batch timings and whether they have a specific junior programme for children who have never practised martial arts.
The 7 karate studios, ranked
Ordered by overall rating and review volume
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Bombay Judo Club
A/3, Samir Apartment, Swami Vivekanand Rd, behind HP Petrol Pump, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India · Judo · Children and adults · Self-defence through judo technique · ★ 4.9 (103 reviews)
The top-rated martial arts venue in the Juhu area. Coaches receive specific praise for technical knowledge and clear explanation of every move. Reviewers describe a motivating environment with a push to be more active, fit, and disciplined. One reviewer who trained for 5 months experienced significant improvement. Judo is a strong foundation discipline for children — emphasising balance, throws, and controlled movement. A friendly and technically strong programme.
Parents love
Coaches praised for technical knowledge and clear move-by-move instructionMotivating environment — pushes students to improve5-month training produced significant improvement per one reviewerDisciplined, friendly atmosphere
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Mehul Vora Academy
1st Floor, Sohini Building, Dashrathlal Joshi Rd, Navpada, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, India · MMA and self-defence · Teens and adults primarily · ★ 4.9 (55 reviews)
A well-regarded MMA and self-defence academy. Coaches are described as highly skilled, motivating, and with deep technical knowledge. Reviewers describe fun, technique-rich workouts where trainers help students feel strong and capable. The gym creates a positive and energetic training culture. Not exclusively karate — MMA means a blend of striking, grappling, and self-defence disciplines suited to older children and teens.
Parents love
Highly skilled coaches with deep technical knowledgeFun, technique-rich training sessionsCoaches make students feel strong and confidentPositive and energetic training culture
Watch out for
MMA — better for older children/teens than young beginners
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Tribal Combat Fitness Pro
204, Man Excellenza Building, Swami Vivekanand Rd, near Nana Sahib Nagar, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India · Martial arts and combat fitness · All levels — beginner friendly · ★ 4.6 (102 reviews)
A martial arts and combat fitness gym with dedicated, knowledgeable trainers. Reviewers describe an environment where all levels — including beginners — are welcomed and taught properly. Trainers give proper attention to desired results. A good option for teens and adults seeking structured fitness-based martial arts. Beginner-friendly per reviews. Not specifically focused on young children's karate.
Parents love
Dedicated trainers who give proper attention to resultsAll levels welcomed including beginnersBeginner levels taught perfectly per one reviewerGood for all martial arts levels
Watch out for
Combat fitness gym — better suited to older children/teens than young beginners
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Impressive Martial Arts and Gymnastics Association
Zed's Coaching Classes, W, R.No. 406, Juhu Lane, near Tashkent Marg, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India · Martial arts and gymnastics combined · Multiple disciplines · ★ 4.8 (30 reviews)
A martial arts and gymnastics centre that teaches multiple disciplines. Reviews are positive — coaches described as humble and respectful. Teaching style praised for its clarity. Fewer reviews overall but the combination of martial arts and gymnastics makes it an interesting option for children wanting physical discipline across multiple skill areas.
Parents love
Coaches humble and respectful in mannerMulti-discipline — martial arts and gymnastics togetherGood teaching style per reviewers
Watch out for
Fewer reviews — limited review signal
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Noble Taekwondo Academy
I Love Mumbai Garden, Vaikunthlal Mehta Rd, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India · Taekwondo · ★ 4.8 (16 reviews)
A taekwondo academy near the I Love Mumbai Garden with a small but positive review base. Reviewers describe it as a good class though reviews are brief and few. Worth calling to check current batch availability and whether they have junior programmes for young children.
Parents love
Taekwondo coachingPositive reviews from existing students
Watch out for
Very few reviews — difficult to assess teaching quality reliablyNo phone listed publicly
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Mix Martial Arts and Fitness Center (Maiwand)
Juhu Beach, near Akshay Kumar Bungalow, Scon Temple, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India · Martial arts — limited information available · ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
A martial arts centre near Juhu Beach with only 2 reviews — insufficient to draw any meaningful conclusions about teaching quality, children's batches, or safety. The 5.0-star rating is not reliable at this sample size. Would need significantly more reviews to recommend. Call 086528 14182 to enquire about current offerings.
Watch out for
Only 2 reviews — cannot assess reliably
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BD Martial Arts Club
Theosophical Housing Colony, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India · Martial arts — limited information · ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
A martial arts club in Juhu with only 3 reviews — too few to assess quality. The 5.0-star average at this review count cannot be interpreted as meaningful signal. Contact directly for current class information.
Watch out for
Only 3 reviews — insufficient to assess
Five questions to ask before you enrol
Based on recurring patterns across Juhu karate reviews
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At Bombay Judo Club, what is the minimum age for the junior judo programme and when does the next beginner batch start?
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Does Bombay Judo Club have separate batches for children aged 6-10 and older teens/adults?
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At Impressive Martial Arts, do they have specific karate classes or is it primarily gymnastics?
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What is the monthly fee at Bombay Judo Club and what equipment does a child need from day one?
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At Tribal Combat or Mehul Vora Academy, what is the minimum age they accept for martial arts training?
Frequently asked questions
Which martial arts class in Juhu Mumbai is best for children?
Recur's review of karate classes in Juhu found Bombay Judo Club (call 098339 31867) as the top-rated option — coaches praised for technical knowledge and clear instruction. Judo is a strong foundation discipline for children emphasising balance, controlled movement, and respect. Impressive Martial Arts and Gymnastics Association (call 076783 48904) also teaches children with a combination of martial arts and gymnastics. For MMA and self-defence for older children and teens, Mehul Vora Academy (call 098200 55730) is well-regarded.
Is judo or karate better for young children in Juhu?
Recur's review of karate classes in Juhu found that Bombay Judo Club is the strongest dedicated programme in the immediate Juhu area. Judo teaches children balance, respect, and controlled grappling — excellent for building physical awareness. For traditional karate, the nearby Powai area (Kanzen Karate-do Federation — call 090293 62324, or Skye Martial Arts — call 075060 40786) offers stronger options with more parent reviews specifically about children's classes. Both judo and karate are appropriate from age 5-6 for most children.
Are there self-defence classes for children near Juhu Mumbai?
Recur's review of karate classes in Juhu found Mehul Vora Academy (call 098200 55730) offers MMA and self-defence training with highly skilled coaches. Tribal Combat Fitness Pro (call 091374 59597) is beginner-friendly with dedicated trainers. Both are better suited to older children and teens for self-defence rather than very young children. For young children wanting discipline and fitness through martial arts, Bombay Judo Club is the recommended starting point.
Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Data from Google Maps & parent reviews · getrecur.app