Embellish Kickboxing Academy
“Coach Estrada and his staff are professional and easy to talk to and the students are really friendly and make you feel welcome and happy to be there.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Elk Grove, CA
15 gyms listed · 11 in Elk Grove · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“It has a great reputation for being one of the best schools in the Sacramento Region, with highly skilled black belt coaches, a dedicated community of great students, a reasonably priced monthly membership, and lineage traced back to Carlos Gracie.”
Kang Taekwondo
“Master Kang along with the rest of the staff there is amazing for their self confidence and development.”
Way of the Warrior Martial Arts
“We recommend Way of the Warriors Martial Arts because it has given our daughter the tools to stand up for herself if needed.”
Blue Lion Muay Thai
“My first Muay Thai experience, so I don't have a point of comparison, but I feel like they are great and provide solid foundational knowledge.”
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Elk Grove
“My kids have been going here for over a year after they moved from Karate”
The 15 gyms listed for Elk Grove, 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: Elk Grove, CA
11 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Elk Grove; the other 4 serve Elk Grove from Sacramento (11 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,046 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 3 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 Elk Grove?
11 of the 15 gyms sit inside Elk Grove. 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.
American Grappling Academy
“My husband, daughter (7) and now son attend classes at American Grappling Academy.”
G-Elite Martial Arts
“With experience in multiple martial arts, Sir Glynn brings a unique perspective to traditional Korean martial arts, enriching the learning experience for all his students.”
Elk Grove Muay Thai Academy
“I recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn to the most advanced Muay Thai fighter.”
Martial Arts Way
“She loves it so much that if she ever has a free Saturday morning, she wants to do 4 hours of training at the dojo.”
Sher Khan Karate Family Martial Arts Academy
“The curriculum is real and isn't fluffy feel-good stuff that looks cool, but does nothing.”
Legacy Muay Thai and Fitness
“This is a technically talented family business with coaches from the industry so you're getting advanced level coaching but from easy to understand approach and concepts.”
Zen Martial Arts Center
“My daughter went from 2 classes a week at the beginning, to now attending 8 classes a week, including weapons training, sensei apprenticeship, and competition team, as well as assisting in classes for younger kids weekly.”
Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Great instructors, quality people to train with belts of all colors constantly available and willing to give advice.”
Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
“Great black belt professors, great rolling partners, no egos.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Elk Grove
- “My son loves it. It has been a wonderful experience for him where respect and discipline are emphasized.” — from a review of Kang Taekwondo
- “They know how to motivate and talk to the kids, while teaching them to be disciplined and yet also kind.” — from a review of Waza Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “Outstanding coaching by all staff! Great physical training and character building discipline!” — from a review of Embellish Kickboxing Academy
- “The best place to learn discipline, confidence, and the art of kicking and punching.” — from a review of Kang Taekwondo
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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