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Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu
“Gracie south bay offer the full jiujitsu experience : a wide range of learning through modern sport jiujitsu, old school jiujitsu and self defense techniques.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near National City, CA
2 of these gyms are based in National City; the others serve National City from San Diego (12 mi) and La Mesa (9 mi).
22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Casa Del Sol
“Prices?”
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City Boxing
“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the instructors take the time to ensure you grasp the moves effectively, creating an environment that nurtures growth and skill development.”
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10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
- Classes
- Felt
- Competitors
“It is a clean, friendly, inviting, Training Facility with legitimate professionals offering top quality class instruction from beginners to advanced levels of abilities alike, and in a variety of disciplines.”
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THE Arena
“Only in town for a couple of days and wanted a place to train and was not disappointed the staff were very friendly and helpful and the class was great!”
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Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ
“Not only is the instruction fantastic, not only are the facilities amazing, not only are there tons of classes available to fit your schedule…on top of all that the PEOPLE at Atos are some of the nicest you'll ever meet.”
The 24 gyms listed for National City, 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: National City, CA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,877 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (80%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 22 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 8 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 National City?
2 of the 24 gyms sit inside National City. The rest come from other towns inside 20 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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Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
- Train
- Passionate
- Individual
“I am still at a beginner lever but feel that I have made leaps and bounds in the way of improvement and I'm completely satisfied with my current progress.”
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On Track Wellness
- Sensei
- Mat
- Dojo
“I've been meaning to write this review for a while- so here goes… when I signed my daughter up for martial arts about 4 years ago, I thought it would merely be a basic after school program she could go to for fun.”
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American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness
- Class
- Attention
- Passion
“Coach Dave is a perfectionist, so do not expect to be prized to motivate/please you: if you are not performing a certain technique in the exact way he teaches you (btw that's so called professional Muay Thai) he will kick your ass till you do it the ...”
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White Tiger Kung Fu
- Train
- Weapons
- Meditation
“For the price of what I expected to pay to learn just Tai Chi, I was able to join the entire program which included many different styles of Kung Fu forms, self defense techniques, ancient Chinese herbal knowledge, hard workouts, philosophy, and Tai ...”
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Rada Jiu Jitsu Academy
- BJJ
- Skills
- Competitor
“It's a great place, my kids have learned so much and they look forward to go to their class, I definitely recommend this place, besides the exercise they learn valuable lessons and discipline.”
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Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
“Coach Brandon, Coach Seymour and Coach Mike all have a teaching style that is engaging as they expertly break down complex moves into movements that even the youngest students can understand”
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U.S. Karate Academy
- Skills
- Class
- Listening
“My daughter loves attending class there and I think all the instructors that we've had so far are very professional and know how to interact with children very well.”
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Odyssey Training Center San Diego
- Skills
- Atmosphere
- Professors
“He's been really accommodating of my work schedule and makes sure to provide me with whatever I need to continue my workout routine, whether that is weeks I can't make it to train, or opening up the gym for me on the days we don't meet.”
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Swama Martial Arts
“It is so refreshing to have someone like GM Beltran teach my kids life lessons, how to stay fit (so important for us during Covid) and how to take care of themselves in difficult situations.”
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Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Pacific Beach
“There are 3-4 classes per day, the classes are large enough so there's a variety of belt levels at every class but not too big, you still get that much needed one on one attention to detail from the instructors.”
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99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
- Mat
- Showers
- Game
“Professor Telles is hands down the best BJJ instructor I have ever had, with a teaching style that breaks down technique so you can understand it at all levels.”
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Victory MMA & Fitness
- Muay Thai
- Weights
- Prize
“A real genuine salt of the earth dude, who has provided an amazing place for the community to get in shape, learn how to defend yourself, and pretty much learn all levels of self defense from a beginner to a professional fighter.”
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Freestyle Martial Arts
“Sensei Joey and Sensei jackson know when to give my child time to catch up to her classmates as well as when to guide her into pushing herself a little harder each time.”
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The Training Center
- Compete
- Floor
- Striking
“Not only has this gym been the perfect outlet to lose weight, but one top of that, I've learned some really cool skills and made lots of friends here too!”
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North Park Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Professor
- Journey
- Competitive
“I started my 7 year old son here 4 months ago originally as a way for him to get out of the house and not play as much video games, but his has turned out to be better than I had hoped.”
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White Dragon Martial Arts
“I have seen a significant improvement in her self confidence and was really impressed when we attend her yellow sash test to witness first hand her displayed of confidence, discipline and such improvement in a small amount of time.”
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Art of Survival Krav Maga
- Feel
- Plan
- Shape
“Finally, when they teach a particular skill, they always explain the nuances of the defense (or strike), while mixing in some references to techniques we will learn later, and coupling that with the tactical/physiological reasoning behind everything.”
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Jiu Jitsu Foundation
“The students have all built a great camaraderie and respect for masters Cadu and Gabi Francis, you can tell they really care about all of us, want us to succeed in our goals, and love their academy.”
Martial Arts Training Services in National City, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$81
Maximum cost
$410
National Average
$130
Avg Per Hour Rates
$54
$108
$162
Average price range is based on 516 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near National City
- “Friendly environment, good level of sparring and have been progressing a lot.” — from a review of City Boxing
- “The positive environment builds discipline and confidence. Our boys are truly thriving.” — from a review of Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
- “Regardless of age, White Dragon instills values of confidence, self-discipline, and motivation in all students, which I feel are core values needed in our society.” — from a review of White Dragon Martial Arts
- “Our son has advanced steadily, with their tutelage, and we look forward to his achieving his black belt aspirations.” — from a review of Freestyle Martial Arts
- “I love everything about this place. From being treated like family, to the discipline, and of course the skills and training.” — from a review of Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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