10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
“Students range from beginners to black belts, and everyone is helpful and cool and happy to explain to you how they collected your leg, and what you should do to stop that the next time.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Los Angeles, CA
20 gyms listed · all 20 in Los Angeles · 19 open weekends · all 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The Thai Boxing Institute
“The folks who go there are also so kind and helpful - they're welcoming to newcomers and it definitely feels like a tight little community.”
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
“What I like most about the gym is the camaraderie and the fact that Marcus learns all of his students' strengths and weaknesses and give very detailed instruction on how to improve”
PKG Martial Arts Academy
“Great for men, woman, the young and old.”
Crescent Moon Karate
“He really knew how to grasp my sons attention and kept him focused.”
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
“A lot of the people here are friendly, welcoming, and they were amiable in teaching me.”
The 20 gyms listed for Los Angeles, 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: Los Angeles, CA
All 20 gyms we list here are in Los Angeles itself. We have 88 gyms in Los Angeles on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,865 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (86%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 20 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Los Angeles?
19 of the 20 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.
Marina Martial Arts
“My daughter has been taking lessons for the past 6 years and she absolutely loves it.”
Alonzo Martial Arts
“His anti - bullying method really works and she has used it already at her school.”
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Uprise MMA
“The coaches take genuine interest in their students and know them by name.”
Sky Martial Arts L.A.
“This school teach taekwondo but also the main focus of the school is the RESPECT.”
Renzo Gracie Los Angeles
“Large selection of classes so if you're a working professional or parent it's flexible.”
Rokah Karate & Jiu Jitsu
“Avi and Ruth are par none - true professionals with endless care for their students and environment.”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
“I haven't learned one thing here that was incorrect and have learned many variations and details to tighten up my game I learned back home.”
Autore BJJ
“Alexis is a great instructor who took the time to make sure us students understood the move we were working on, on top of just being very nice and welcoming.”
Meraki
“Meraki is a family and the care and consideration that the staff put into the total experience is second to none.”
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Sparta Academy
“Highly recommend to all individuals who are looking to transform themselves & find there potential!!”
Fight Science MMA
“Great atmosphere, great coaches and now more room since renovation.”
Street Sports Jiu-Jitsu
“The schedual is very accommodating and it really doenst matter too much which classes you attend since all the instructors do a good job.”
Freedom Martial Arts & Fitness
“Master parth is the best master & very professional .”
Flow State Jiu-Jitsu
“This place has dignity as it has a culture of safety, meaning that you won't get pushed around by inflated egos.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Los Angeles
- “Through this dojo he has blossomed and has confidence, respect for himself and others and yet at the same time he has stayed humble and kind.” — from a review of Rokah Karate & Jiu Jitsu
- “Owned by a family, they do a great job in creating a friendly and disciplined atmosphere, one that is capable of helping anyone learn fast.” — from a review of Marina Martial Arts
- “Since being enrolled I have lost weight, better outlook on life, and consistently look forward to actually working out during sparring and drills.” — from a review of Uprise MMA
- “I would recommend this dojo to anyone who wanted a place that feels like a community in the Karate world.” — from a review of Crescent Moon Karate
- “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
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