United Martial Arts
“They make sure their students feel welcomed, knowledgeable, and have high self standards as learners and people.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Lakewood, CA
15 gyms listed · 4 in Lakewood · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing HQ
“This place is always clean, has a friendly evironment and i always look forward to coming in and training.”
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Power of One Martial Arts
“My boys started here in March and they love it , they are always looking forward to class.”
DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Everyone at this gym is so nice and made me feel right at home!”
Capoeira
“Learning to play Capoeira has changed my life in a positive way.”
Subfighter MMA
“As a woman and mom, I'm super picky, and this gym makes me feel completely comfortable.”
The 15 gyms listed for Lakewood, 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: Lakewood, CA
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Lakewood; the other 11 serve Lakewood from towns including Long Beach (4 mi), La Habra (11 mi) and Signal Hill (4 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,236 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "knowledge". 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 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 Lakewood?
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.
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
“The coaches are a wealth of knowledge as many of them have have fought professionally and compete regularly.”
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California Mixed Martial Arts
“Training with the best will bring you up the quickest and here's your chance.”
Frazier Martial Arts
“My daughter has had such fun in her class and shown growth in discipline and focus.”
Machida Karate Academy
“Happy with my daughter's progress 🙌”
Fight Solutions HQ
“Also this place is very clean and speaks to there students about maintaining proper hygiene on and off the mat, which is more then a lot of places out there.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: Torrance
“Shout out the back step clan raised my game by 10 fold.”
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
“Saeed is a very nice guy and promotes a family-like atmosphere and a clean environment.”
Summit Martial Arts
“My daughter has been a champion three times thanks to Master Nam's excellent training.”
Martial Arts USA
“If you're looking for a program that teaches martial arts and gets you in shape in a fun environment, I highly recommend Martial Arts USA!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Lakewood
- “Confidence, discipline, respect, manners, and details are just a few things that these professors teach.” — from a review of DM Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- “Master Kim is great with my kids! Tae kwon do is a great way to learn discipline and respect, as well as build confidence and learn self defense skills.” — from a review of Martial Arts USA
- “The instructors are knowledgeable and attentive. The classes have students with a range of experience, from beginners to high belts.” — from a review of Academy Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing HQ
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