Guido's Martial Arts Academy
“He is more confident, focused, disciplined, and just overall happy and excited to be apart of a karate family.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Clovis, CA
15 gyms listed · 7 in Clovis · 10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Clovis Karate
“The Senseis Mr Kim, Mr S, Mr George and the amazing Miss Jenny treat my boy like family.”
TKE Martial Arts
“Russ has shown that he has the patience to teach kids at an early age the skill of martial arts, my daughter has enjoyed each class she has been attending.”
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Clovis
“Roger was very patient with newcomers like myself and was very thorough when explaining each technique.”
Malaipet Sasiprapa USA Muay Thai Gym
“Super friendly environment and great workouts!”
Fresno Judo Club
“The senseis (one of them is a 9th degree black in Judo, not found anywhere else in the Central Valley) are very knowledgeable in the art and numerous activities are done to help prepare students to advance in the art.”
The 15 gyms listed for Clovis, 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: Clovis, CA
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Clovis; the other 8 serve Clovis from Fresno (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,001 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "confidence". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 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 Clovis?
7 of the 15 gyms sit inside Clovis. The rest come from other towns inside 10 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.
California Bujinkan Dojo
“Love this place - free Women's Self Defense class every month & my bf is big into ninjitsu.”
Ultimate Martial Arts
“The instructors are incredibly engaging and really take the time to ensure you understand the full technique.”
Pacific Martial Arts
“I've taken BJJ and Muay Thai at PMA and was completely satisfied with the teaching, the facility, and the coaches.”
Pinnacle Martial Arts
“He is a very good teacher and teaches the students very well.”
Halo Jiu-Jitsu Training Center
“As a follow veteran Angel understand how important Jiu Jitsu is for maintaining a positive mind set.”
Sunnyside Carter Taekwondo
“Great place to have kids learning to respect and self control.”
Japan Ways Traditional Karate
“Rates are reasonable and training is unlimited for a flat family rate fee.”
New Wave Boxing
“Coach AL is good with kids Jiu jitsu over all a good place to train.”
Royce Gracie Academy of Fresno
“The third session, we observed that this "stranger anxiety" was addressed on the mat with the coaches rotating while doing the drills, a good way of getting him familiar with other people thus, improving his social skills and his ability to generalize skills taught.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Clovis
- “Discipline, self-confidence, self-control, strength, self defense, respect and concentration are some of the wonderful things they have developed.” — from a review of Guido's Martial Arts Academy
- “I highly recommend this program for kids. It's a great way for them to learn discipline and self-defense instead of spending all day on their phones watching videos.” — from a review of TKE Martial Arts
- “My son started the beginners class, it’s a very well put class, a lot of structure & discipline!” — from a review of New Wave Boxing
- “They create a safe and supportive environment for your child to learn and grow, while also instilling important values such as discipline, respect, and perseverance.” — from a review of Guido's Martial Arts Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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