Southland Aikido
“I'm deeply grateful for Southland Aikido and highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth, balance, and authentic martial arts training”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Monterey Park, CA
3 of these gyms are based in Monterey Park; the others serve Monterey Park from towns including Baldwin Park (9 mi), La Crescenta-Montrose (13 mi) and La Habra (13 mi).
7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
US Kung Fu Center 美国少林功夫中心
“I recommend this place for people who need discipline, or just a way to defend themselves.”
US Taekwondo Center
“It works for my son his just turned 7 he really likes it.”
Unlimited Possibilities Martial Arts
“I can truly say the amount of expertise with the special needs population is beyond exceptional.”
Scotty's Taekwondo
“Masters teach discipline, respect, self protection with politeness and kindness .”
Frazier Martial Arts
“Teachers are knowledgeable and enjoy what they do and takes the time to work with your child.”
The 10 gyms listed for Monterey Park, 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: Monterey Park, CA
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 649 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 7 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Monterey Park?
3 of the 10 gyms sit inside Monterey Park. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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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California Mixed Martial Arts
“Love this Place, very organized, helpful, the instructors are very dedicated into helping you become better in striking/defense and grappling.”
Doha Taekwondo
“I took my daughter for the three week trial class and we ended up sign up for a regular class.”
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
“They have classes for all levels, whether you're a serious competitor or thinking about taking your first class, there's something for you.”
Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Great atmosphere, helpful instructors and many practitioners of varying skills helping each other out.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Monterey Park
- “For anyone curious about Aikido, seeking discipline of the mind, physical training, and personal growth, this dojo offers a confident and friendly environment to begin or continue your journey.” — from a review of Southland Aikido
- “I’ve said to my husband multiple times that the entire experience is worth it for the self-discipline alone.” — from a review of US Kung Fu Center 美国少林功夫中心
- “I love the discipline and confidence they instill in my 5 year old daughter!” — from a review of Frazier Martial Arts
- “I really appreciate that (at least in these early stages), my kids can all attend the same beginner white belt classes even though they range in age from 3 to 8.” — from a review of Doha Taekwondo
- “If you’re looking for Aikido classes in LA with a welcoming community and high-quality instruction, this dojo delivers.” — from a review of Southland Aikido
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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