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West Coast Martial Arts Academy
- Sensei
- Community
- Learning
“Factor in the help of Sensei Tyler and Sensei Jen, and add the cheerful, supportive atmosphere, and you will come to love training here as much as we do.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Encinitas, CA
3 of these gyms are based in Encinitas; the others serve Encinitas from towns including San Diego (17 mi), Oceanside (12 mi) and Carlsbad (5 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 23 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Gentle Arts Jiu Jitsu
- Mats
- Atmosphere
- Professor
“All this under the tutelage of Professor Francisco 'Sinistro' Iturralde and assisted often with amazing Black Belts June An, Ken, Mike and the family of Gentle Arts.”
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Encinitas Karate
- Students
- Self Defense
- Respect
“As a father of one daughter, I also want to mention that Master Castle is a fantastic example and role model to young women that their gender should not keep them from doing and being whoever they want to be in this world.”
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Full Potential Martial Arts Academy
- Sensei
- Shape
- Self Defense
“Excellent class, excellent instructor, and very practical techniques for those looking to gain a fundamentally realistic base of knowledge pertaining to self defense in real-world situations.”
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East West MMA So Cal
- Fitness
- Adults
- Classes
“Leadership/instructor meetings always focus on "making it feel like Disneyland" for the students, and that focus really comes through in the way the students (both child and adult) are treated and trained.”
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AK Martial Arts & Fitness
- Adult
- Studio
- Classes
“Before choosing AK, we went to several different studios in our area, and it wasn't long before I realized that they were more interested in our money than anything else.”
The 24 gyms listed for Encinitas, 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: Encinitas, CA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,967 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (92%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 23 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 16 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 Encinitas?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside Encinitas. 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
- Fun
- Adults
“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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Carlsbad Jiu Jitsu
“The owners and coaches are genuine and care about the progress of all students, as well as maintain solid professional and a clean, well-maintained facility!”
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Champion Eyes Martial Arts
- Teach
- Karate
- Sensei
“It's in a Great location beautiful Dojo it's feels like family there I would recommend this dojo highly if your looking for your kids or yourself to be engaged, you will learn self confidence,”
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Swiftkick Martial Arts San Diego
- Teach
- Parents
- Learn
“We are thrilled to have such kind, strong, character-filled young men as an example for our son, and have confidence in their leadership and guidance when our son is in their care.”
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Compound MMA & Fitness
- Boxing
- Money
- Course
“The management is very professional, and they do work with the fighters on the finance side for example money was tight on my end but Sean still pulled me aside did not stop my train and helped me balance my account and in the mma community now a day...”
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Kaigan Karate-do
- Sensei
- Learn
- Classes
“Sensei Lopez and his team are extremely knowledgeable (in all aspects of martial arts from self defense to traditional kata "forms", to sparring and traditional weapons) and are excellent teachers for beginners of all ages as well as seasoned martial...”
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Extreme Power Gym
- Learn
- Respect
- Ajahn
“Due to needs of the military I had to cancel my membership, as soon as I talked about my orders ajahn stated to not worry and it will be reflected on my account.”
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White Tiger Kung Fu
- Shape
- Sifu
- Knowledge
“I was so glad they picked White Tiger Kung Fu, too, because I had already picked this school in my heart, but didn't want to say anything so they could pick what felt best for them, since they would be the ones attending it.”
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Rada Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Learn
- Adults
- Professors
“The training atmosphere is awesome, with awesome training partners, and a really high level, making it really fun to continue learning and discovering the sport of Jiu-Jitsu.”
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North Coast Jiu Jitsu
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
- Environment
“Their knowledge, patience with new students, friendliness, and ability to communicate the lesson in an easy to understand way makes for a fantastic environment to learn.”
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Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- Train
- Facility
- Professor
“You will not find another gym in the immediate area with someone as experienced and as good of an instructor as Bruno, nor will you find a gym where there are 3 black belts on the mats instructing at the same time.”
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Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- Locker Rooms
- Culture
- Mat
“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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10th Planet Poway Jiu Jitsu
- Grappling
- Mats
- Train
“Great place to train if you wanna get into jiu jitsu and learn some new moves or if you wanna compete and get ready for tournaments there are gonna be guys here to push you and get you ready.”
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Oceanside Jiu Jitsu
“Since I've started training down at Oceanside Jiu Jitsu I've picked up a ton of new details on stuff I already knew and have learned even more that I didn't already know.”
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vista
- Know
- Understand
- Learn
“This training center has been a great environment, super friendly, and helps you learn the basics from the ground up, making you feel ready for each new level of jiu jitsu”
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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.”
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San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
“Whether you're looking to train for competition or just stay in shape and learn some of the timeless techniques of Jui Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, or Judo, this gym provides a supportive and fun environment for all ages!”
Martial Arts Training Services in Encinitas, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$82
Maximum cost
$411
National Average
$130
Avg Per Hour Rates
$55
$109
$163
Fair price range is based on 403 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Encinitas
- “What sets Gentle Arts apart is their emphasis on technique, discipline, and respect, creating an environment where everyone can learn and grow at their own pace.” — from a review of Gentle Arts Jiu Jitsu
- “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
- “I’ve been coming here for almost a year and I can honestly say this is the most welcoming dojo I’ve ever been to!” — from a review of North Coast Jiu Jitsu
- “Great focused classes that teaches your child to be confident and accomplish their small (finishing a move or finishing class) and large (getting a new belt) goals.” — from a review of Champion Eyes Martial Arts
- “A great activity and environment for the kids to gain confidence, self defense, discipline, respect and a hard work ethic.” — from a review of San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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