Y.j.im Tae Kwon Do Academy
“The academy provides a nurturing atmosphere, combining rigorous training with a focus on character building.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Bakersfield, CA
15 gyms listed · all 15 in Bakersfield · 9 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Beyond Martial Arts
“It is definitely a place where children are taught in martial arts, respect, obedience, trust and discipline as well as having fun.”
Eric Nolan's Xtreme Training Center
“Amazing place to train Muay thai jujitsu, it has a small gym too!”
Burgos Mixed Martial Arts
“Coach Arturo is a kind and humble person who not only teaches jiu jitsu but also mma and boxing.”
Han's Tae Kwon Do Academy
“Really good teaching and good education really recommend should be the best in Bakersfield CA 😀”
Bakersfield Brazilian Jiu
“If you live here this school is for you if you want to just get better at jiujitsu, learn self defense, or really want to win some tournaments.”
The 15 gyms listed for Bakersfield, 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.
Area overview: Bakersfield, CA
All 15 gyms we list here are in Bakersfield itself. We have 16 gyms in Bakersfield on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 587 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Bakersfield?
9 of the 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Camarillo Jiujitsu
“He's always gone out of his way to make me feel welcome and share his techniques with me.”
South Valley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I like how they check the kids report cards and make sure that they have been good at home, because it is important that the kids see training as a privilege.”
The Chute MMA
“It's a highly motivated/competitive gym that focuses on competitions and helping people to get in better shapes and healthier mental state.”
Japan Martial Arts Academy
“They are always willing to help teach others and very patient with new students.”
McGuire's Karate
“I recommend going to this place because it helps u a lot it help u on self defense help u lose weight and other kind of stuff so go check that place out I really recommend!”
Bakersfield Budo
The Pinnacle Fight and Fitness
“Great group of people from beginners to experienced and everybody is welcomed.”
Golden Lion Studios
“Love it, best traditional Kung Fu studio I've found, and Sifu Roman is an excellent instructor.”
Bakersfield Wing Chun
“Sifu Jon is a very patient and knowledgeable instructor that provides the best examples, analogies, and metaphors during demonstrations.”
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