Optimus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The skill acquisition aside, you'll become stronger mentally as well as keeping your body fit and ready.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Laguna Hills, CA
15 gyms listed · 9 in Laguna Hills · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Laguna Beach Dojo
“Vanderbeek are dedicated and professional teachers who pay close attention to every student.”
Bibak Taekwondo Academy
“Master Bibak is one of the best Taekwondo coaches in world !”
Cho's Academy
“Our son has been in tkd and jujitsu and has really found it to be a great way to learn about focus and commitment while also being quite physically demanding and rewarding.”
Jimmy Kim's Taekwondo Center (Jktc)
“This is definitely the place for taekwondo whether you're putting your child into it for recreational purposes, discipline, trying to get to the next level in sport taekwondo, whatever it is”
Black Belt Academy
“My son loves his classes and respects him, and he is only 3!!!”
The 15 gyms listed for Laguna Hills, 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: Laguna Hills, CA
9 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Laguna Hills; the other 6 serve Laguna Hills from Laguna Niguel (4 mi) and Laguna Beach (5 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 594 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 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; 10 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 Laguna Hills?
9 of the 15 gyms sit inside Laguna Hills. The rest come from other towns inside 10 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.
Lee's Tae Kwon DO
“Master Lee and is wife are such wonderful people, it feels like they're family.”
Storm MMA and Training Center
“Instead, I decided to invest in myself in a different way—I searched for a gym where I could train in Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, strength, and mobility.”
South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
“San Soo is definitely the best Kung Fu style, and Master Frank is the one you want teaching you!”
Subfighter MMA
“Top level gym intense 12 30 classes, insightful intro classes and solid evening striking and Bjj.”
Master Graesser's National Taekwondo
“I love how they have a very good mix of men and women instructors who all really connect with each child individually .”
Russ Miura Jiu Jitsu
“Russ is an accomplished fighter, and has over a decade of coaching experience, and he coaches 95% of the classes”
USA Wado Ryu Karate
“The goal here is to gradually get better physically and to become an even better human being.”
OC Mudo
Aikido
“Aikido was the physical component of my grad school program in transpersonal psychology, and I'm so glad my son learns it.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Laguna Hills
- “I have over time improved my confidence, discipline, physical abilities, mental strength, and became part of a family I will never forget.” — from a review of Russ Miura Jiu Jitsu
- “I see a huge difference in my kids level of skill in all forms of tae kwon do, including kicking and sparring skill.” — from a review of Bibak Taekwondo Academy
- “Master Frank is great with the kids. Lots of patience and discipline.” — from a review of South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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