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Martial Arts Training Alliance
- Sensei
- Karate
“Once you meet Vince, Roger and the other coaches you know you're in the right spot.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Lakewood, CA
2 of these gyms are based in Lakewood; the others serve Lakewood from towns including Los Angeles (25 mi), Long Beach (4 mi) and Rowland Heights (16 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Power of One Martial Arts-Lakewood
“It teaches not only karate, but also self discipline, responsibility self-awareness, and many other facets of life that kids need to become familiar with in order to succeed.”
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Capoeira
“Learning to play Capoeira has changed my life in a positive way.”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Professor
- Mats
- Black Belt
“The senior coach, Marcelo Perdomo, is a very knowledgeable teacher who really cares for the individual growth of each student--he truly challenges each student to do their very best AND to achieve the most they can.”
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Team Kwon Taekwondo Center
“I wasn't sure what the process would look like, but once I scrolled through the website it was set up efficiently and I was able to sign up and even schedule the classes right then and there.”
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Frazier Martial Arts
“We started with early skills and now have moved up to basic skills where my son is learning not only karate skills but also respect and how to stay safe in an emergency.”
The 24 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
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 2,272 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (92%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 22 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 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 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 9 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 Lakewood?
2 of the 24 gyms sit inside Lakewood. The rest come from other towns inside 25 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.
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Fight Solutions HQ
“I have tried lots of other Muay Thai Clubs the coaches here really take the time to correctly show you TECHNIQUE it's not about power or speed it's about learning everything properly.”
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California Mixed Martial Arts
“You can tell everyone truly cares about all the students, parents and visitors by the great hospitality they show everyone from when you enter all the way to when you leave.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
- Mats
- Shape
- System
“10th Planet West LA head instructor Scott Epstein's teaching style is very meticulous and detail oriented, so that even if you have no Jiu-Jitsu experience at all, you would have no trouble jumping into a class.”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Respect
- Questions
- Sport
“), but when you try it, you realize that jiujitsu is an artform, and all those other worries just disappear as you practice this art with your team mates.”
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Prestige Martial Arts
- Respect
- Team
- Skills
“Nam we know him for long time he's a great coach even my kids like him how he teaches them and he teaches very nice technical way of learning self defensive so I recommend this place.”
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Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
- Train
- Facility
- Atmosphere
“This academy is an amazing place to come and learn with great people who will become your friends and help you with your technique and getting better everyday.”
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REV Jiujitsu and Fitness
- Goals
- Professor
- Atmosphere
“REV Jiujitsu is not only a great place to train at to learn self defense and high level Bjj/grappling but also a great environment to surround yourself in.”
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Forj Boxing Club & High Performance Center
“Perfect session!”
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Machida Karate Academy
“If you want to learn how to defend yourself, or are interested in picking up a new hobby, I highly recommend you giving Lyoto & Chinzo Machida's new Karate Academy a chance.”
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Skill
- Black Belt
- Boys
“Marcos is very experienced, kind, but stern when he needs to be haven't been here enough to give a full review, but my first experience is five stars.”
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Sohma Integrative Health Center
- Desk
- Injury
- Injections
“Excellent service, extremely professional and knowledgeable staff, I've been coming here for about 3 years, first to fix a few issues but now for preventative measures.”
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Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
- Technique
- Parents
- Son
“For the kids classes they are not overcrowded at all, spend more time drilling techniques, use the right amount of discipline, and actually show that they care about the kids.”
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Caveirinha Jiu Jitsu Family Rowland Heights
- Train
- Learn
- Knowledge
“There is a great curriculum that progresses through the week that really helps you learn the techniques, the training schedule is great, the mats are always clean, and everybody is helpful and friendly.”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
- Professor
- Competitors
- Clean
“All of the students were very nice and welcoming, and while we were there they went out of their way to teach us and help us improve (again, not common everywhere, especially for a drop-in class).”
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CSW Training Center Brazilian Jiujitsu
- Catch Wrestling
- Atmosphere
- Boys
“The workouts are tough, but the sense of accomplishment my son feels when he accomplishes something he doesn't think is possible has flowed into the rest of his life.”
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1st Class Martial Arts
“The caring, professional, and energetic staff teaches life and character skills that mold students into confident, secure, disciplined, and self-controlled individuals.”
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Sky Martial Arts L.A.
“My daughter had no desire to learn martial arts and with lots of love and support from the wonderful staff my daughter now loves it and gets so much out of it.”
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Crescent Moon Karate
- Learning
- Confidence
- Belt
“This Dojo is what you want for your child, whether you are brand new to the idea of Karate or have a great understanding of the method Kyoshi and his team are Excellent teachers and Mentors.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Lakewood, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$85
Maximum cost
$429
National Average
$136
Avg Per Hour Rates
$57
$113
$170
Average price range is based on 399 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Lakewood
- “I’ve been coming here for over a year and I can honestly say this is the most welcoming dojo I’ve ever been to!” — from a review of The Jiu-Jitsu League
- “They are not only experts in their respective disciplines but also exceptional teachers who genuinely care about your progress.” — from a review of Fight Solutions HQ
- “Awesome program! My son is 5 and this has really helped with his confidence and his overall discipline.” — from a review of Team Kwon Taekwondo Center
- “My kids absolutely love coming to Sektor. Coach Jesse and his coaching team are patient, technical and the right amount of fun mixed with discipline to keep the kids both engaged and focused.” — from a review of Sektor Jiu Jitsu Rowland Heights
- “Marcus really cares about your progress and there are higher belts that are always willing to help lower belts.” — from a review of Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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