The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness
“Young or old will enjoy Sensi Pete's instruction and the family atmosphere he instills in his Dojo team.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Madera, CA
2 of these gyms are based in Madera; the others serve Madera from Fresno (20 mi).
5 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Sandoval Legacy Mma
“Very good place to learn mma and JiuJitsu, Richard is the best coach.”
Dethrone Mixed Martial Arts
“This place is amazing, I think my daughter finally found her safe place.”
Bells Martial Arts / Ninja Academy
“Both Fred and Connie are amazing instructors and always go out of their way for their students.”
Brick House MMA
“Will help you achieve whatever your aiming for.”
Missing Link MMA
“Very friendly, coaches are very nice and always willing to help and show you certain moves.”
The 10 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 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 406 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Madera?
2 of the 10 gyms sit inside Madera. 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.
Ultimate Martial Arts
“We love the instructors and Ms Wendy is very accommodating and works with our scheduling changes.”
Pacific Martial Arts
“They offer a variety of classes and times to fit my schedule.”
Pinnacle Martial Arts
“One of my kung fu brothers from way back when, now takes his daughter to Pinnacle Martial Arts, and she is doing outstandingly in tournaments.”
Fresno Kenpo Karate
“As someone who has been taught by these amazing instructors and was able to be an instructor for a time, Fresno Kenpo Karate is a great place to learn.”
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