Roll Dogs Jiu-Jitsu
“I'm so grateful that Coach Kurt and his wife take the time to explain the routines and make sure my kids feel comfortable.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Cathedral City, CA
14 gyms listed · 4 in Cathedral City · 9 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Gregoire Combatives
“His prices are very very fair and you can tell he genuinely loves the kids and does an amazing job training them.”
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Diaz Karate USA
“So again, if you are looking for your kids to get in shape, or to learn how to protect themselves, then this is the best place to take them.”
Desert Martial Arts
“Excellent instructor who teaches what actually matters for self-defense, patient and works well with all ages & skill levels.”
Hurricane Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“I have invested my time here becuase I see a great deal of talent, skill, and knowledge being positively spread throughout their gym.”
TFI Jiu Jitsu La Quinta
“I dropped in as a white belt while I was in town and everyone was genuine and helpful from the start.”
The 14 gyms listed for Cathedral City, 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: Cathedral City, CA
4 of the 14 gyms we list are based in Cathedral City; the other 10 serve Cathedral City from towns including Palm Desert (9 mi), Palm Springs (5 mi) and La Quinta (17 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 635 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 7 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 Cathedral City?
4 of the 14 gyms sit inside Cathedral City. The rest come from other towns inside 20 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.
Kihon MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Sensei Eddie is the best instructor and has so much patience with the kids, I can tell he really enjoys teaching them!”
Coachella Valley Judo and BJJ
“I have been impressed by the coaching and how much my son continues to excel in this environment.”
Universal Martial Arts Center
“This teaches them that the road to success is hard and rewarding and that life never gets easy as you will always be learning new stuff along the way”
US Taekwondo Team (Ustt)
“He does a great job of making the classes fun and engaging while also teaching important skills like discipline, strength, flexibility, and self-defense.”
US Taekwondo Team
“After 5 years my kids both still look forward to coming in weekly and continuing to improve themselves.”
Swanson MMA
“Turns out MMA training not only conditions my body, it resets my nervous system and lowers stress.”
Palm Springs Karate Academy
“Sensei Guy is very passionate, disciplined yet still funny and make the kids comfortable.”
MMA Fight Club
“It's hard to put into words but the coach is phenomenal and very professional as well as everybody in the gym.”
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