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Rocky Mountain Self Defense & Fitness
“There's integrity and accountability with the staff and they are constantly continuing to learn, adapt and provide that instruction to their students.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Castle Rock, CO
24 gyms listed · 6 in Castle Rock · 23 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Castle Rock Aikido
- Iaido
- Classes
- The Atmosphere
“Heiny Sensei spoke about and demonstrated how focused curiosity and personal honesty deepen one's practice at the heart of aikido--to make the world a better place by being a better person.”
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Fulcrum Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Professor
- Facility
- BJJ
“There's also a multitude of other classes to take, and many times throughout the day/week to take them, which fits in nicely to anybody's schedule.”
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Bom Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- Life
- Gui
“Gui, the head professor, is not only incredibly skilled in Jiu Jitsu but also has a genuine passion for teaching and helping his students reach their full potential.”
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Ghost Squad Castle Rock
- Doors
- 5th Degree Black Belt
- Champions
“The technique here is extremely detailed and high level, and the connection with the rest of the Ghost Squad family means that there are always dozens of stilled partners for every body type and age.”
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Gracie Barra Castle Rock
- Community
- Adults
- Son
“Just visiting from out of town, looking to stay warm for a tournament, I was the only student at Fundamentals class, but Mark and Adam both stayed and made sure I got a good sweat in, and made sure I got what I needed.”
The 24 gyms listed for Castle Rock, CO 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: Castle Rock, CO
6 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Castle Rock; the other 18 serve Castle Rock from towns including Parker (10 mi), Centennial (15 mi) and Littleton (17 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,725 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (87%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 23 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 9 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.
Which gyms listed for Castle Rock show a timetable online?
All 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Evergreen Jiu Jitsu
- Professor
- Black Belt
- Area
“Scott is an amazing very detailed when you shows you a technique if you're new an interested in joining a gym I highly recommend him and if your belt is colored you have to try a class with him you won't be disappointed.”
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Legacy Martial Arts
“We've had a great experience with Legacy Martial Arts - our son loves coming to class and learning new skills - he is very motivated to earn his next belt!”
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Parker Academy of Martial Arts
“We highly recommend Parker Academy of Martial Arts to anyone looking to find growth in their martial arts training, a fun learning environment, practical obedience and mental strength!”
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Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Lone Tree
- Taekwondo
- Leadership
- Adults
“We started this journey about a year ago and my son quickly got up to speed and is now very much into learning, growing, and achieving that next level in each session.”
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Tiger Lee's World Class Tae Kwon Do
- Son
- Learn
- Respect
“The instruction is absolutely top notch, all the staff are amazing, professional, and friendly, and everyone goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is having a safe, educational, and above all FUN experience.”
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Gracie Barra Centennial Jiu-Jitsu
- Confidence
- Feel
- Self Defense
“I'd write more but it shouldn't take any more convincing than this, come here, meet the Professors, train as much as you can and the rest will speak for itself.”
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Master Je's World Class Tae Kwon Do
- Happy
- Enthusiasm
- Discipline
“My daughter has been in class for only a few weeks and she loves it, her focus, coordination and even her responses to tasks at home has improved dramatically.”
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Kim & Cam's Taekwondo Academy
“A year ago my son (a first grader at the time) was having big problems focusing and about 6 months into his KCTKD journey, his teacher commented on how much his focus had improved.”
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The Rock Martial Arts & Fitness
- Skills
- Kickboxing
- Confidence
“He is kind, respectful, patient, very observant, has amazing listening skills, high emotional intelligence and always takes the time to explain things in detail.”
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Grpl Haus JIU Jitsu
- Son
- Fun
- Passion
“My son has been training with Trey and Gonzo for a while now and the growth in his jui jitsu game, his confidence, and overall strength of character has grown exponentially.”
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Competitive Edge Mixed Martial Arts Llc
- Personal Development
- Work
- Self Defense
“Even though most of what Scott talked about had to do with MMA and how to help our kiddos, I found myself looking at how I can implement some changes into my work and personal life.”
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Otomi Martial Arts
- Feel
- Son
- Fun
“As a business owner, he strives to make the classes accessible from a scheduling perspective, run them on time, and if he's not personally running a class, he's ensured that a competent instructor is there in his place - Coach Nichole is one of the b...”
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Katharo Training Center
“Coach Wes, Professor Jason, Professor Scott, and Professor Steve were my main instructors and I can't believe I wasted my time remodeling when I could have been learning from them.”
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Rio Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
- Curriculum
- Traveling
- Self-Defense
“Professor Duda, Coach Ryan, and Coach Fred all have the minds for Jiu Jitsu and have provenly tested their abilities in competition and on the mats daily.”
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Revolution Martial Arts
- Black Belt
- MMA
- Studio
“My son has grown so much from the lessons taught, not the just the kicks and punches that are awesome, but the self control, discipline, and many other life skills learned and practiced.”
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Park's Tae Kwon Do
- Energy
- Memorize
- Confidence
“The energy and fun of Master Park's classes is infectious, and I'd recommend Park's to any student, from beginners trying out taekwondo for the first time to advanced practitioners.”
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Grappling Zone Denver
- Technique
- Train
- Fitness
“He has a spirit that emanates how much he wants to teach all of his students as well as the drive to spread martial arts to as many people as possible.”
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JK United Taekwondo Center
- Respect
- Son
- Learning
“Our kiddos love this place, Master Jin is always encourage them to do the best in their life, I saw others studios just looking for competition and trophies, but here I saw kiddos learning to do the best, get good manner and respect.”
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What students and parents say about gyms in and near Castle Rock
- “The dojo’s commitment to integrity and transparency is very evident in all aspects of communication, membership and training.” — from a review of Castle Rock Aikido
- “Welcoming, fun, structured, organized, and disciplined are just a few of the benefits of this academy.” — from a review of Gracie Barra Castle Rock
- “This program has been outstanding for teaching my son confidence, self discipline, respect, and overall great values as well as refining his athletic skills and giving him the tools he needs to protect himself if he ever needed to.” — from a review of Legacy Martial Arts
- “Our boys love going here, the staff is super great with all kids, know everyone by name and teach through play about respect, self-control, discipline and integrity.” — from a review of Kim & Cam's Taekwondo Academy
- “The way he runs his classes with structure and discipline while still creating a positive, welcoming environment is truly unique.” — from a review of Master Je's World Class Tae Kwon Do
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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