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California Mixed Martial Arts
“I'm probably never leaving this place unless Chad beats me up, and if you want to get in shape and learn combat sports, this could be the best place to do it, period.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Gardena, CA
24 gyms listed · 5 in Gardena · 19 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Anaconda Academy JV Competition Team
- Sambo
- BJJ
“Wonderful place to learn and awesome people!”
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Ted Tabura Karate Do
“Their program helps to build strong balance, healthy postures and balanced movement through the use of age appropriate forms and drills, also improves memorization skills.”
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Black House MMA
“I'll have to drop weight and increase my stamina before I can try MMA.”
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International Tae Kwon DO
- Taekwondo
- Skills
- Belt
“Master Chung has been in my family life since 2019 and as an Autism family it is crucial and mandatory that the creation of a trusting support system be put in place.”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Black Belt
- Head Coach
- MMA
“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.”
The 24 gyms listed for Gardena, 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: Gardena, CA
5 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Gardena; the other 19 serve Gardena from towns including Los Angeles (16 mi), Long Beach (10 mi) and Santa Monica (13 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,440 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (92%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 19 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 20 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.
Which gyms listed for Gardena show a timetable online?
23 of the 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Rekm
- Feel
- Attention
- Dojo
“In the time I have trained at REKM, what has struck me most is how efficiently the classes are conducted, the emphasis being on establishing foundational technique, which intuitively undergirds more advanced forms designed for maximum efficacy.”
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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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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
- System
- Black Belts
- Environment
“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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Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym
“The "Lunch Box" class is fairly new, but the instructors were phenomenal, it was intense but not in a way that made you feel like you couldn't follow along.”
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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
“We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.”
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Forj Boxing Club & High Performance Center
“Would recommend for all boxing and mma training.”
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Machida Karate Academy
“It looks like Machida Karate Academy is here to stay and I would highly recommend stopping by and giving it a try if u want a quality based and family environment for yourself or your kids.”
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Boys
- Honor
- Train
“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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Like Water Jiu Jitsu
- To Learn
- Energy
- Environment
“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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Revolution Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu
- Discipline
- Fun
- Son
“O to Rodi), and the even more impressive and diverse community you find in everyone here, is what attracted me and keep me coming back week after week for the last 7 months.”
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Sohma Integrative Health Center
- Injections
- X-Rays
- Healing
“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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Meraki
- Learn
- Belt
- BJJ
“They offer enough beginner/all-levels classes throughout the week that even when I have a weird work schedule there are usually at least 3 maybe 4 classes a week I could make.”
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Alliance
- Fitness
- Kickboxing
- Krav Maga
“The support and encouragement that I receive from the Alliance coaches is what makes me know that I can do and achieve much more than I previously thought possible.”
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Sky Martial Arts L.A.
“I have been coming here for the last 7 years - my 12 yr old is now working towards his 3rd degree black belt (started at 5), and my 9 yr old is working towards his 2nd degree.”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
- Clean
- Shape
- Learn
“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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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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Renzo Gracie Los Angeles
- Classes
- Competitors
- Muay Thai
“Friendly gym, Great staff, great deal- have never felt more welcome as a beginner and can't recommend it more for someone trying to pick up a new skill”
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Crescent Moon Karate
- Belt
- Lead
- Respect
“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!!”
Martial Arts Training Services in Gardena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$81
Maximum cost
$406
National Average
$129
Avg Per Hour Rates
$54
$107
$161
Typical price range is based on 309 cost profiles
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