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Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
- Respect
- Boys
- Flexibility
“With a competition and demonstration team background he is passionate about his students' desire to succeed in both personal development and competition.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Mission Viejo, CA
24 gyms listed · 8 in Mission Viejo · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Extreme Power Gym
- 2020
- Respect
- Military
“This is not your typical commercial gym experience – it's a place where the old school mentality meets the dedication of those serious about honing their skills.”
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Life Of Martial Arts
“Master Lee and Master Jay really put their heart and soul into our children showing them that discipline, respect, and hard work has many great rewards.”
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Lockhart's Karate Academy
- Teach
- Behavior
- Individual
“I highly recommend Lockhart's Karate Academy for anyone looking to build their children's confidence while also teaching excellent life skills such as patience, organization and more.”
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Gracie Barra Oceanside
- Train
- Clean
- Son
“The whole staff (professors and coaches) are very professional, friendly and engaging, they help kids build their confidence and discipline while having fun at the same time.”
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Oceanside Athletic Club
- Train
- Skills
“The workouts here have had a good balance of focusing on good form yet still being physically challenging.”
The 24 gyms listed for Mission Viejo, 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: Mission Viejo, CA
8 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Mission Viejo; the other 16 serve Mission Viejo from towns including Oceanside (33 mi), Aliso Viejo (5 mi) and San Juan Capistrano (7 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 886 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (89%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "knowledge". 18 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 98 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 15 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 Mission Viejo?
20 of the 24 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.
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Mountain Taekwondo
- Belt
- Principles
- Skills
“Highly recommend this location and its curriculum to anyone looking for a supportive, observant, and thoughtful leader that will show up class after class determined to instill a strong sense of confidence in your child.”
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National Taekwondo Academy
- Desk
- Motivation
- Games
“NTA keeps the kids engaged and incorporates fun skill based games to keep the kids from getting bored while still teaching them the correct form and skill.”
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California Shito-Ryu Karate
- Adult
- Confidence
- Students
“They enjoy the classes, and have benefited from the discipline that karate teaches, and the character that Sensei Jason teaches/requires from each student.”
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Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
- Lessons
- Studio
- Sensei
“Our son (5) has become more disciplined, centered, and determined ever since starting here.”
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Green Family Training Center
- Learning Something New
- Team
- Tumbling
“My 7-year old granddaughter has been learning martial arts from Sensei Zach for over a year, and I can't say enough about the positive impact on her.”
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Galaxy Martial Arts
- Studio
- Skills
- Black Belt
“There's some serious training that goes on at this studio, but above all, our kids learn some discipline, respect, and how use self-defense skills in positive ways.”
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Carlson Gracie Riverside
- BJJ
“They have really good jits people and wrestlers”
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San Juan Taekwondo
- Adults
- Parents
- Work
“It is a place to learn Taekwondo of course, but also build confidence and learn lifelong skills and lessons that as I sit and watch class still ring true today.”
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CSG 360 Jiu Jitsu
- Train
“Great place for the entire family to train.”
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South Coast Self Defense
- Krav Maga
“Highly recommended for anyone looking for a sweat-inducing workout combined with practical skills.”
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Art of Jiu Jitsu
“IBJJF Adult World Champions(4x) Gui and (6x) and ADCC Champions, who also trained and developed 3 of their own World Champions, Tainan (2x), Johnatha(1) and Jessa Khan (1).”
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Aikido
“The Best!”
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Shoshin Karate-Do International
“Sensei Hessam's instruction is just what I look for and need in order to grow as a shotokan karate student: consistent emphasis on foundational concepts, repetition, ideas to solidify basics, awareness of each student's strengths and needs for improv...”
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Dana's Dojo
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West Coast Tang Soo Do Academy
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Phenom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Skill
- Life
- Attention
“They make the class very fun but the instructors do not hesitate to discipline the kids when they don't pay attention (not like other places when they totally ignore the kids who are just goofing around)”
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Pakua OC
- Studying
- Orange
- Yoga
“I've studied at Pa Kua of Orange for 20 years and the physical and mental discipline of this work has been an important part of my overall health and well being.”
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Wing Chun Kung Fu
- Feel
- Self-Defense
- Learn
“Don't expect it to be easy, this art takes a year minimum of hard work to progressively train your body in maintaining the proper structural alignments.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Mission Viejo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$87
Maximum cost
$439
National Average
$139
Avg Per Hour Rates
$58
$116
$174
Typical price range is based on 395 cost profiles
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What students and parents say about gyms in Mission Viejo
- “Great organization that has helped my son thrive and grow in confidence, discipline and determination.” — from a review of Life Of Martial Arts
- “We feel like family. Both of my boys (7 and 9) take karate here, and they both enjoy the group classes as well as sparring, grappling and private classes.” — from a review of Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
- “My child looks forward to his classes and accomplishing each belt series.” — from a review of Mountain Taekwondo
- “Zach, Ari, and team are expertly skilled and knowledgeable in their disciplines, and also possess a genuine passion for teaching and nurturing the potential in each student.” — from a review of Green Family Training Center
- “They are learning discipline and respect as well as gaining confidence in themselves .” — from a review of Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
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