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The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness
- Sensei
- Respect
- Confidence
“And every kid there im grateful my son is learning discipline self defence and making friends with a great group of peers.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Madera, CA
1 of these gyms is based in Madera; the others serve Madera from Fresno (20 mi), Clovis (24 mi) and Merced (32 mi).
12 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Jean Jacques Machado Jiu-Jitsu Fresno
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Coach
“Mike is an outstanding jiu jitsu teacher and practitioner who knows how bring the art to people in a relaxed and easily-understandable way that anyone of all ages and skill levels can learn from.”
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Dethrone Mixed Martial Arts
“My son jonathan has been going for the last month and i see a lot of good result i recomend this is a good start for everyone who wants to be healthy and in shape!!”
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Brick House MMA
“Myself I'm looking forward to self defense techniques and a positive way to burn off some energy.”
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Missing Link MMA
“Very friendly, coaches are very nice and always willing to help and show you certain moves.”
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Red Dragon Martial Arts
“It's like my second home.”
The 24 gyms listed for Madera, 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: Madera, CA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 787 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 21 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 6 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.
Which gyms listed for Madera show a timetable online?
21 of the 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Ultimate Martial Arts
“As a member of the jiu jitsu community from another school, I am happy to say that ultimate martial arts is very welcoming to anyone who wants to participate in either kickboxing or jiu jitsu.”
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Guido's Martial Arts Academy
“Another incredible thing about this dojo is that they don't just teach wonderful techniques but better, yet they even teach spectacular useful life lessons and skills for all age groups.”
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Pinnacle Martial Arts
- Confidence
- Outcome
- Learn
“As a parent, the martial arts itself is not necessarily the most valuable lessons Master Lee has taught, it's the courage my son will take with him for the rest of his life.”
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Pacific Martial Arts
- Facility
- Belt
- Classes
“It doesn't matter whether you are a newbie or someone who has been training in Muay Thai for years, Pete will build you up and will definitely do his best to help you advance and refine your skills.”
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Halo Jiu-Jitsu Training Center
“Messaged the gym and the asked the owner if I could drop in on an open mat he got right back to me and said "you are more than welcome " so I got there and all the guys we're super nice the owner wasn't in but he sounds like a great guy by the way ...”
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Clovis Kenpo Karate
“My daughter is been going to Clovis Kempo Karate for more than 2 years now and she loves it and she learns a lot and everyone are so nice, amazing and I would recommend it to all parents to come and be part of the family!”
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Merced Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“They have a wide variety of training available ranging from basic to advanced competition training in kick boxing, jiu-jitsu, fitness, no gi grappling and MMA.”
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TKE Martial Arts
- Curriculum
- Son
- Parent
“Russ has shown that he has the patience to teach kids at an early age the skill of martial arts, my daughter has enjoyed each class she has been attending.”
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Ground Control Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Adults
- Classes
- Preschooler
“Ive only been coming for a short period of time but the energy here is amazing, ive already been able to learn so much from my instructor's i definitely recommend this for yourself or if you have kids as well”
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Japan Ways Traditional Karate
“They do not milk students for money, with practices seen at other "dojos" such as all these tests for rank, where you have like 10 different belt colors and they all have degrees you gotta "earn.”
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Cen Cal Karate
“Kicks my butt but I feel comfortable going at my own pace”
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Hollywood Martial Arts Studio Fresno Taekwondo
“Just started its a great school id recomend”
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Sunnyside Carter Taekwondo
- Kids
“Before that they where at an other taekwondo place that charged for every pre-test, test, and everything in between and the kids didn't learn much (even though they were given additional belts levels when the fee was paid).”
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California Bujinkan Dojo
- Ninjutsu
“34th Grandmaster Soke Hatsumi open his Dojo to the world , and its why its also available in America to learn Budo Ninjutsu , Taijutsu ,and its 6 schools of Samurai .”
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American Academy of Martial Arts
- Self Defense
“I was a student here and while i was i learned so many skills and had an amazing time here!”
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New Wave MMA
- Boxing
- Coach
“If you're looking for a true boxing gym look no further new wave boxing is the place to be!”
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Aikido of Clovis Shinzen Dojo
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West Martial Arts
- Family
“WMA is dedicated to helping their students succeed and go beyond just the routines and moves they use, to include personal disciplines.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Madera, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$82
Maximum cost
$415
National Average
$132
Avg Per Hour Rates
$55
$110
$164
Fair price range is based on 467 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Madera
- “Great family oriented dojo. They take the time to introduce themselves to students and families and do a great job at keeping the younger children engaged.” — from a review of The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness
- “From self discipline, building self confidence and self control, striving to improve, showing respect, and building friendships are all things we have witnessed.” — from a review of Pacific Martial Arts
- “Discipline, self-confidence, self-control, strength, self defense, respect and concentration are some of the wonderful things they have developed.” — from a review of Guido's Martial Arts Academy
- “I highly recommend this program for kids. It's a great way for them to learn discipline and self-defense instead of spending all day on their phones watching videos.” — from a review of TKE Martial Arts
- “Sensei Rudy runs a fantastic dojo that is geared towards everyone from the beginner looking to get in shape, to the seasoned professional martial artist who is looking to challenge themselves.” — from a review of Ultimate Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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