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3 of these gyms are based in Apple Valley; the others serve Apple Valley from towns including Victorville (8 mi), Hesperia (11 mi) and Twin Peaks (20 mi).
11 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 gyms listed for Apple Valley, CA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 996 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (83%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (AED) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Apple Valley. The rest come from other towns inside 45 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
- “The dojo is very clean and welcoming. All of the senseis are super friendly, experienced and attuned to your child’s needs.” — from a review of Happy Life Mix Martial Arts
- “They do a great job introducing new students by pairing them with an experienced upper belt, and all the instructors were very friendly and helpful.” — from a review of Gracie Jiu Jitsu Apple Valley
- “My son has been taking karate classes at the dojo for about a year now and it has made a big improvement with his confidence and self esteem.” — from a review of Claycomb Academy Of Martial Arts
- “I am so impressed. My sons behavior at home started improving and he has learned such good discipline going to the classes.” — from a review of Premier Martial Arts Academy
- “Couch Bobby is such a great coach! He gives the kids confidence and teaches discipline.” — from a review of New Breed Martial Arts
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