Best Martial Arts Classes near El Monte, CA

2 of these gyms are based in El Monte; the others serve El Monte from towns including Rowland Heights (11 mi), Whittier (7 mi) and La Habra (11 mi).

13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

USA Tae Kwon Do Center

USA Tae Kwon Do Center

5.0 13 reviews
“The best place to take your children to physical development and gain a winning mentality”
Coupons & offersSince 1994
11025 Lower Azusa Rd
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Shiota MMA (Private Dojo)

Shiota MMA (Private Dojo)

5.0 3 reviews
“The coach is very knowledgeable and patient ,if you either are a beginner or need to sharpen up your skills this is the place to go to.”
1321 S Shamrock Ave
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Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts

Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts

4.9 95 reviews
“This is a great place to train, I have been here for a little over 2 years and always look forward to the days I can come.”
Coupons & offersSince 2011Online lessons
Glendora, CA · 12 mi from El Monte
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Frazier Martial Arts

Frazier Martial Arts

4.8 138 reviews
“A great place to enroll your children.”
Coupons & offersSince 1985
La Habra, CA · 11 mi from El Monte
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5.0 20 reviews
“Both the professors are legit black belt and are very good in giving instructions, so no questions there about their abilities.”
Free trial classCoupons & offersAges 6–13Since 2012
Rowland Heights, CA · 11 mi from El Monte
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Chozen Martial Arts Academy

Chozen Martial Arts Academy

4.5 23 reviews
“I've seen his teachers during class give one on one help to not only my son but other students and that is so important and wonderful to see.”
Trial classCoupons & offersAges 4 and upSince 2014
La Verne, CA · 14 mi from El Monte
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The 15 gyms listed for El Monte, 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 Monte, CA

The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,503 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 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.

Why are some gyms here outside El Monte?

2 of the 15 gyms sit inside El Monte. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.

Summit Martial Arts

Summit Martial Arts

4.9 60 reviews
“I've been looking for a good bootcamp and so glad I've found Prestige!”
Since 2017Prices online
La Habra, CA · 11 mi from El Monte
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KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy

KD MMA Mixed Martial Arts Academy

5.0 83 reviews
“I have been training here for years, and have grown better than so many of my opponents in such a short amount of time thanks to Sensei Karen Darabedyan.”
Free trial classFrom $250/moSince 2016
Glendale, CA · 15 mi from El Monte
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CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu

CSW Headquarters Brazilian Jiujitsu

5.0 94 reviews
“Coach Trent and Tonya have been amazing, so glad we found this place.”
Free trial classSince 2012
Fullerton, CA · 14 mi from El Monte
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Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights

Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights

4.9 96 reviews
“If you're thinking of starting your Jiu Jitsu journey, Sektor will be good for you.”
Free trial classSince 2023
Rowland Heights, CA · 11 mi from El Monte
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Tema

Tema

5.0 74 reviews
“All three earned their their Black Belt and did demonstration team with him.”
Free trial classSince 2021
Fullerton, CA · 14 mi from El Monte
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Rare Jiu-Jitsu

Rare Jiu-Jitsu

5.0 82 reviews
“Professor Andrew knows his stuff and has many of his own advanced students assisting and coaching.”
Free trial classSince 2019
Rowland Heights, CA · 11 mi from El Monte
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Gracie Barra Whittier

Gracie Barra Whittier

4.8 123 reviews
“Gracie Barra Whittier has a great staff who are passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!”
Free trial classFrom $160/moAges 3–15Since 2013
Whittier, CA · 7 mi from El Monte
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Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.8 72 reviews
“Started training about a year ago feel at home I love training here everyone is great 🤙🏼🤙🏼 happy to be a part of the team totally recommend coming here .”
Since 2011
Whittier, CA · 7 mi from El Monte
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10th Planet Covina Jiu Jitsu & Fuzion Muay Thai

10th Planet Covina Jiu Jitsu & Fuzion Muay Thai

4.9 48 reviews
“Coach Kuwy is an amazing teacher to learn from”
Free trial classAges 3–15Since 2018
Covina, CA · 9 mi from El Monte
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