Legacy Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Great lil gym for BJJ, I especially like the nogi classes with coach flexx!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Glendale, CA
15 gyms listed · 8 in Glendale · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Yeremyan's Taekwondo Club
“If you're looking for a school that will help your child(ren) with discipline, self defense, respect, and much more, Look no further.”
Bejanian Martial Arts
“I'm happy with my daughter's overall experience since she started taking classes here.”
Gracie Barra Glendale
“Plus, I get to do this alongside my husband, which is an amazing way for us to bond since we both have a huge love for martial arts, it's fun kicking each others butt haha.”
Kdmma Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“Kar is an amazing instructor and runs best school in la in my opinion.”
Total Jiu-Jitsu LA
“I highly recommend Total Jiu-Jitsu to anyone that wants to get a good work out, and learn from some of the best coaches around.”
The 15 gyms listed for Glendale, 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: Glendale, CA
8 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Glendale; the other 7 serve Glendale from towns including Los Angeles (10 mi), La Crescenta-Montrose (3 mi) and Burbank (4 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,177 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (89%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 7 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 Glendale show a timetable online?
All 15 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.
Animus Grappling
“I've trained at a bunch of gyms between San Gabriel Valley and San Fernando Valley and this is the best one!”
Shaunt Bejanian Karate
“So many thanks for all your hard work.”
Doha Taekwondo
“Very impressive ~ my daughter loves the masters ♡♡♡♡♡,, she's very soft in everything,,but because of Doha Taekwondo, she's been very strong ♡♡♡♡ I love Doha Taekwon♡♡♡♡”
Shaolin American Self Defense Academy
“Since my son started taking Karate lessons at Shaolin American I have seen a notorious positive change on his self-esteem and mental attitude.”
Forj Boxing Club & High Performance Center
“Great overall gym great cardio great workout equipment, and great teachers”
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
“As a beginner student to the world of Jiu Jitsu, Like Water Jiu Jitsu has been a very welcoming place and everyone who trains there is very helpful.”
Sky Martial Arts L.A.
“The instructors are very kid friendly and it's great for children to learn about discipline, control and self-defense.”
Renzo Gracie Los Angeles
“Def check this gym out 🙌🏽 …”
Legacy Burbank
“My son is in tiny cranes class and he loves coming to jiu jitsu, great instructors and great people always happy environment :)”
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