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Switch Fitness San Diego
“The members are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they even offer a two-day free trial so you can get a taste of the classes and make some new friends!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near El Cajon, CA
3 of these gyms are based in El Cajon; the others serve El Cajon from San Diego (10 mi) and Poway (13 mi).
22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Trilogy Martial Arts
- BJJ
“Outstanding place for kids and adults to learn”
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Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy
“They have excellent customer service.”
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Old School Boxing and Fitness Center
“It is a great place to work out also the coach has a lot of boxing experience and he care about the people in the gym it make me feel like family went i go to the gym and work out”
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San Diego Aikikai
“Amazing Aikido!”
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City Boxing
“My boxing improved a lot and the coaches are all high level professionals, I always looked forward to coming here to push myself in a friendly and high energy environment.”
The 24 gyms listed for El Cajon, 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: El Cajon, CA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,769 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (92%) and communication (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 22 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 15 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 El Cajon?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside El Cajon. 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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7 Spears Martial Arts Poway| Muay Thai
- Skills
- Learn
- Confidence
“My kids really enjoy their lessons, and coaches fosters both discipline and enthusiasm, creating a positive and engaging learning environment for all students.”
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10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
- Muay Thai
- Classes
- Striking
“10th Planet Costa Mesa has become more than just my gym in the 4 months I've been regularly attending, it is now my 2nd family and will continue to be my 2nd home for the foreseeable future.”
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THE Arena
“Only in town for a couple of days and wanted a place to train and was not disappointed the staff were very friendly and helpful and the class was great!”
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Swiftkick Martial Arts San Diego
- Teach
- Studio
- Confidence
“They truly love our kids and have played a positive role in not only teaching them self defense, but also building character through the Swift Kick Tenants.”
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Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ
“The atmosphere is incredible and I owe every amount of progression to the staff and instructors that have shown nothing but kindness and attentiveness for excelling in this beautiful craft.”
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Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
- Expertise
- Train
- Skills
“I have noticed a huge difference in my ability to protect myself, my situational awareness has improved and even my confidence in knowing I can take care of myself has grown!”
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White Tiger Kung Fu
- Shape
- Train
- System
“It has helped me and my family be more healthy, overcome injuries (did not happen in Kung Fu), expanded our minds toward entrepreneurial pursuits, deal with stress, and live positive lives.”
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American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness
- Strength
- Class
- Feel
“Whether you want to get into competitions or just have an excellent socially distanced sweat in a gorgeous outdoor setting, American Boxing is as good as it gets”
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On Track Wellness
- Discipline
- Sensei
- Skills
“If you have a whole family unit that wants to physically thrive together, talk to On Track Wellness about how they can support you and take you to the next levels.”
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Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
“If you're a father and are wanting your kids to learn how to defend themselves, as well as, to learn and develop with them, Grappling Dynamics is the place you are looking for.”
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Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- Train
- Learning
- Classes
“We were looking for a martial art/positive hobby for our son and instantly were happy with Professor Bruno and his business partner/Wife Lika's teaching dynamic.”
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10th Planet Poway Jiu Jitsu
- Grappling
- Skill
- Competition
“Anytime I feel like I'm not understanding a move I know I'll be able to get help from any one of the coaches (kevin, josh, and sam) almost right away.”
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U.S. Karate Academy
- Studio
- Skills
- Discipline
“The instructions are really engaged with their students and actively try to make them better every class teaching them karate skills but life skills as well.”
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Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- Locker Rooms
- Showers
- Desk
“This is home not only to some of the most innovative techniques in jiu-jitsu history, it is a laboratory where techniques that the world hasn't seen yet are being made and recombined on a daily basis.”
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Odyssey Training Center San Diego
- Community
- Skills
- Learning
“They really treat you like part of the family, and you know they truly care about each of their members and continuing getting better each and every day.”
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99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
- Learn
- Mat
- Professor
“I have traveled from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to train with Professor Telles and his team at 99 Headquarters at least once a year for the past 4 years.”
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West Coast Martial Arts Academy
“There is a really great sense of community between the staff, students, & parents - it's a very encouraging & warm environment to learn/ train/ practice martial arts!”
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Eidson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Knowledgeable instructors, great positive atmosphere for all ages and levels - from highly technical competitors to those who just want to come and learn a skill, get a workout, and have fun.”
Martial Arts Training Services in El Cajon, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$88
Maximum cost
$444
National Average
$140
Avg Per Hour Rates
$59
$117
$175
Typical price range is based on 509 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near El Cajon
- “My son has gotten so much confidence here, is amazingly physically fit, and has learned so much about respect, discipline, self-control, character, patience, determination, perseverance, so many other important values.” — from a review of Swiftkick Martial Arts San Diego
- “Our son has not only improved his physical fitness but also gained confidence and discipline through his training.” — from a review of Eidson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “Friendly environment, good level of sparring and have been progressing a lot.” — from a review of City Boxing
- “The positive environment builds discipline and confidence. Our boys are truly thriving.” — from a review of Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
- “Everyone who attends class is really nice and it has been a pleasure watching my children gain confidence, strength, and discipline.” — from a review of Eidson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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