Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu
“Very easy to join, affordable and a good system to try out some classes before committing to any program.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Carson, CA
3 of these gyms are based in Carson; the others serve Carson from towns including Torrance (5 mi), Long Beach (6 mi) and Lomita (4 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
McBjj
“If you have any questions stop by the academy and chat with Marcelo he is very welcoming, he is wealth of knowledge in regards to Jiu Jitsu and you can definitely tell he loves his students and the Art.”
IMB Academy
“A must visit, Top instruction, great staff, incredible history of this institution.”
Samurai Karate For Kids
“Sensei Michi has been an amazing teacher and mentor, helping our son build confidence, perseverance, respect, and character that he'll carry with him throughout his life”
West Coast Wing Chun
“This is legitimately the highest quality learning environment for martial arts I've found in life.”
Power of One Martial Arts and Fitness
“My then 5-year-old joined Power of One in 2021, and since then, every facet of growth has improved dramatically: Concentration, learning, confidence, & alacrity (not to mention strength, speed and conditioning).”
The 15 gyms listed for Carson, 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: Carson, CA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,887 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 97 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Carson?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Carson. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
South Bay Moo Duk Kwan
“Thank you Master Fred, staff, and fellow students for helping me and my wife develop such a fine young man serving our country and, if accepted to Medical School, will also be serving humanity”
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
“Whether your training to compete or just want to learn martial arts, there's no better place.”
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California Mixed Martial Arts
“The community here has been welcoming from the moment I first arrived”
Machida Karate Academy
“They do a good job teaching the Art of Self Defense.”
Fight Solutions HQ
“Such a positive environment and always learning something new!”
United Martial Arts
“Very friendly and great with kids”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: Torrance
“Had a really good workout here and coach Kay was extremely helpful and accommodating.”
1st Class Martial Arts
“The entire staff is Great Clean environment for the kids/adults.”
Alonzo Martial Arts
“His anti - bullying method really works and she has used it already at her school.”
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