DO Martial Arts
“The entire team is so kind, welcoming and they've done a wonderful job of cultivating an environment where children can both learn and have fun.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Castro Valley, CA
14 gyms listed · 5 in Castro Valley · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Danville Jiu Jitsu
“Everyone there has a great attitude, a willingness to both teach and learn, and train hard.”
Z Martial Arts Training Academy
“I highly recommend ZMata to anyone who wants to learn self defense or who wants to level up in their competition space.”
Fearless Martial Arts Academy
“We're incredibly grateful for Fearless Martial Arts and highly recommend it to any family looking for more than just an after-school activity”
Alere Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in beginning bjj because they are very understanding and are willing to help you even after the class is over.”
Martial Arts America
“My son absolutely loves these classes and looks forward to it each week!”
The 14 gyms listed for Castro 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.
Area overview: Castro Valley, CA
5 of the 14 gyms we list are based in Castro Valley; the other 9 serve Castro Valley from towns including Danville (9 mi), Pleasanton (10 mi) and Hayward (5 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 716 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 6 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 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 5 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Castro Valley?
11 of the 14 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.
T Kane's Kung Fu Karate
“I love this Martial arts school i am now a Advance purple belt.”
Elite Kicks Tae Kwon Do
“The boys adore and respect the master, and he has given them great skills and abilities, even beyond the Tae Kwon Do itself.”
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Bay Area Fight Academy
“Excellent staff and high quality instruction”
Jue's Taekwon-do
“I have gained so much confidence and discipline by training under Master Jue and the other instructors at Jue's.”
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Mach Martial Arts
“My son enjoying his learning and the exercise he gets out of it.”
Mixed Martial Arts Bravo Zulu
“They show an impressive breadth of knowledge in technique and application and are very passionate about teaching.”
Confidence Dojo
“There are so many schools in this city, but you should really give this one a try.”
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