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Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu
“I'm a senior citizen and have been able to train safely and confidently here due to the culture, numerous number of training partners and instructors!!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Carson, CA
3 of these gyms are based in Carson; the others serve Carson from towns including Long Beach (6 mi), Los Angeles (21 mi) and Torrance (5 mi).
23 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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McBjj
“Professor marcelo is like your cool uncle and the students are like family as well, great environment, everyone is respectful and you leave wanting more even after an hour and a half of training”
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IMB Academy
- Arnis
- Train
- Knowledge
“With everything said and the fact that you read all of this, you must be very interested, and you should definitely come by and learn what IMB has to offer!”
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West Coast Wing Chun
“You also have upper classmates that are super helpful and the vibe here is very family oriented and we all support each other inside and outside of class.”
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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).”
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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!”
The 24 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 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 2,526 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (92%), professionalism (88%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community" and "confidence". 23 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 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 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 10 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 24 gyms sit inside Carson. The rest come from other towns inside 25 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.
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Mats
- Game
- Professor
“Walking into Brazilian Top Team wasn't just about learning Jiujitsu and for selfdefense, it was about stepping into a community and supportive team helped me combat stress and improve my overall well-being.”
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Rekm
- Sensei
- Belt
- Train
“I really like the sparring the sensei Roy puts you with people that are going to make you better fighters and the sparring is not to hurt each other but to learn from your mistakes and get better and if you want you can go hard as well if you can tak...”
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Fight Solutions HQ
“Coach Gerson will push you to your limits along all the other coaches physically and mentally, doesn't matter whether you're a pro fighter or you're there to get some cardio done.”
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California Mixed Martial Arts
“My daughter wasn't sure this was something for her, but once one of the couches talked to her she she gave it a try and is now excited to attend every day, she wasn't interested in competition at all, that didn't even cross her mind but and she becam...”
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Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym
“There are tons of research on the benefits of boxing- the weight loss, full body strength, decreases stress, improves balance and mental health and so much more.”
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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
“We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.”
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Forj Boxing Club & High Performance Center
“Walked in and it was cool”
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Machida Karate Academy
“If you want to learn how to defend yourself, or are interested in picking up a new hobby, I highly recommend you giving Lyoto & Chinzo Machida's new Karate Academy a chance.”
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Alliance
- Learn
- Train
- Feel
“With a friendly staff, expert coaches and an nice inclusive environment they have made the experience of training regularly the part of the day that I look forward to.”
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Revolution Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Competitions
- Mat
“Jiu jitsu by itself is a very challenging thing to do, complex and simple at the same time, a place where you get to know yourself a little bit better, at least I see it that way.”
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Meraki
- Academy
- Classes
- Space
“Their fundamentals class assumes a level of ability and willingness to learn that has held me to a standard to continue to show and learn from those around me.”
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Sohma Integrative Health Center
- Injury
- Plan
- Desk
“I had several stiff/stuck areas going in and thanks to the thorough inquiry about my problem areas and the expertise of my therapist, I left nearly 100% than I arrived.”
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1st Class Martial Arts
“Both my children attend martial arts class, Karate instructors are really nice and polite and attentive they pay attention to teaching Their students correctly.”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
- Competitors
- Game
- Professor
“We had a groupon for the Gracie academy in Torrance and although the people there were extremely pleasant, it was both very expensive and as there was no sparring we never got a workout.”
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Six Blades Jiujitsu / Artemis Academy
“The coaches do a good job at maintaining control of a big group and then giving each kid individual attention and mentoring on their turn during an exercise with great time management.”
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Crescent Moon Karate
- Confidence
- Skills
- Learning
“Me and wife singed our son Kai Bradfield up at the Crescent moon Karate dojo upon my father in laws recommendation ( he is a master black belt in Kung Foo) and we are so glad that we did !”
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Sparta Academy
“JJ blends his fitness and training expertise by not only explaining proper body movement, but also teaching how each muscle and its movement are interconnected.”
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A-Team Jiu Jitsu
- Game
- Tournaments
- Home
“Master Ali is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to jiu jitsu but he also strives to teach his students to do everything as best as they can, have confidence in yourself, and to never give up.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Carson, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$87
Maximum cost
$437
National Average
$138
Avg Per Hour Rates
$58
$115
$173
Fair price range is based on 347 cost profiles
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