Wing Chun Kung Fu
“I had the opportunity to study with Sifu Williss prior to opening Dragon & it made an immeasurable impact on me and my work as well as family relations.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Lake Forest, CA
15 gyms listed · 6 in Lake Forest · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Bibak Taekwondo Academy
“My son go there and we are so happy to find this club👌”
Therapeutic Martial Arts
“Phenomenal with all the kids, gentle and kind while still instilling great values of discipline, focus, and respect while making every class fun”
CFS Jiu Jitsu
“When my son was ready to join I didn't think twice coach earl is amazing with the kids the bond and respect they have for him goes without a question.”
CA. Taekwondo / Martial Arts / 태권도 / 跆拳道 / テコンドー / тхэквондо
“My kids enjoy coming to his class and have continued to improve their skills in Taekwondo.”
Family Martial Arts Center
“Monica, the owners, have been able to teach Taekwondo with integrity and dedication in a disciplined, respectful and skillful way, and yet making it fun for younger kids.”
The 15 gyms listed for Lake Forest, 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: Lake Forest, CA
6 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Lake Forest; the other 9 serve Lake Forest from towns including Mission Viejo (4 mi), Irvine (6 mi) and Orange (13 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 588 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". 13 are open on Saturdays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 98 years. 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 4 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Lake Forest?
13 of the 15 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Mjlh Kung Fu and Tai Chi
“Good place to learn self defense and get lots of exercise.”
Phenom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Martin makes learning new techniques easy with clear examples and communication, I signed up after one class.”
Pakua OC
“I've studied at PaKua of Orange for 20 years and the physical and mental discipline of this work has been an important part of my overall health and well being.”
Tom Vo's Taekwondo
“We highly recommend this fantastic facility for parents who are seeking a nurturing and challenging environment for their children to learn and grow”
The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
“The class sizes are nice and small so it feels very much like a personal training session and most importantly it's not intimidating like it can be at traditional gyms.”
Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
“We love Sensei Doug, he has a great balance between discipline and fun and he teaches kids how to focus.”
Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
“Huge group of long time members and multiple black-belts at most workouts.”
Krav Maga of Orange County
“Great staff and highly useful techniques for the kids.”
Mountain Taekwondo
“Master Mountain teaches focus, discipline, confidence, and community, all in a fun learning environment.”
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