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Gracie Barra Downey
“Every time i class ends i never want to leave, between the coaches like coach chris and the other students you wont want to leave you'll just want to stay and hangout with your friends!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Downey, CA
2 of these gyms are based in Downey; the others serve Downey from towns including Los Angeles (20 mi), Long Beach (10 mi) and Rowland Heights (14 mi).
21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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US Tae Kwon DO Karate Center
“My son loves it here Masters are very professional, patient and keep the kids on track.”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Black Belt
- Mats
- Muay Thai
“I joined BTT in February of 2023 as I had been fascinated with the art of Brazilian Jiujitsu for a while so I figured it was finally time to give it a try and I am glad I went with BTT Long Beach.”
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Frazier Martial Arts
“We started with early skills and now have moved up to basic skills where my son is learning not only karate skills but also respect and how to stay safe in an emergency.”
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Fight Solutions HQ
“Great place to train and everybody is very friendly, always very clean and coaches are there to help you reach your goals from loosing weight to becoming a professional fighter!!!”
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California Mixed Martial Arts
“You can tell everyone truly cares about all the students, parents and visitors by the great hospitality they show everyone from when you enter all the way to when you leave.”
The 24 gyms listed for Downey, 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: Downey, CA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 2,460 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (91%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 21 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 8 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 Downey?
2 of the 24 gyms sit inside Downey. 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.
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
- System
- Shape
- Learn
“Students range from beginners to black belts, and everyone is helpful and cool and happy to explain to you how they collected your leg, and what you should do to stop that the next time.”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Sport
- Questions
- Learn
“Everyone treats each other with great respect and help one another to get better along the journey, nobody here shames anyone, new or current students.”
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Prestige Martial Arts
- Skills
- Team
- TKD
“Have gotten amazing results in a short period of time because there is such an awesome staff that keeps me accountable and makes showing up every morning fun and motivating.”
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Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
- Atmosphere
- Facility
- To Learn
“I haven't done any martial arts myself since I was a little kid, but at 45 I think I'm going to start doing some Jiu jitsu, as soon as I have some time”
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Forj Boxing Club & High Performance Center
“Had an awesome time doing the boxing class.”
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Machida Karate Academy
“In times of UFC and MMA, it is pleasant to know that the mystique of karate is maintained, and combines its essence of origin, with new fighting techniques on the ground, and application to the reality of our time.”
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Boys
- Black Belt
- Classes
“As a hobbyist practitioner, I have been intimidated by other jiu jitsu schools, but the environment at the Beverly Hills Jiu Jitsu club is immediately welcoming and friendly.”
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Sohma Integrative Health Center
- Injections
- Injury
- Acupuncture
“Besides my primary health care provider I know that SOHMA is my "Ace up my sleeve" that can help me fulfill my dream of running track yagain in the Senior Games.”
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Like Water Jiu Jitsu
- To Learn
- Atmosphere
- Train
“The professor's patience and dedication ensure that each student grasps techniques thoroughly before progressing, creating a solid foundation for continuous improvement.”
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CSW Training Center Brazilian Jiujitsu
- Boys
- Atmosphere
- Facility
“The classes are small and intimate enough that you get the attention you need from the instructor but large enough that you don't feel like you're being ignored.”
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Sky Martial Arts L.A.
“She learns focus and respect, among other priceless life skills… the instructors are highly skilled, not only with the craft but with coaching the kids too.”
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1st Class Martial Arts
“I found 1st Class Martial Arts and all the instructors are so nice, they teach them discipline to do their best, they guide them to go to the next level.”
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Caveirinha Jiu Jitsu Family Rowland Heights
- Knowledge
- Learn
- Environment
“The instructors are attentive to the needs and level of each student by breaking down techniques step by step and partnering them with a teammate at a similar rank and weight.”
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Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
- Son
- Parents
- Train
“Coach Caro is the instructor for the class, she's very welcoming and she does great at making sure everyone feels included and comfortable during their time at Sektor.”
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Renzo Gracie Los Angeles
- Classes
- Facility
- BJJ
“If you want longevity in the martial arts, you need a place that will challenge you but have a friendly, healthy atmosphere that you want to keep returning to!”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
- Clean
- Competitors
- Mat
“My teammates came back and dropped into an open mat and everyone welcomed them with open arms, even offering pointers after the rolls to my teammates competing at worlds that week.”
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Crescent Moon Karate
- Belt
- Confidence
- Kyoshi
“Well this girl rises her hand wanting to be first now, shows the boys how it's done when she's the only girl in class and when her BFF quit because it got too hard she kept going!!”
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Six Blades Jiujitsu / Artemis Academy
“It's well balanced, the coaches make sure that the kids learn good techniques but they also make it fun for them by making them do games at the beginning and end of the training.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Downey, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$89
Maximum cost
$447
National Average
$142
Avg Per Hour Rates
$59
$118
$177
Average price range is based on 462 cost profiles
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