Gracie South Bay Jiu Jitsu
“If kids are having a hard time, they sit with them and go at the child's speed to come back to class; at no point do they ignore children's emotions or "just leave them" for parents to handle.”
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).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Casa Del Sol
City Boxing
“I started a few months back and I love the variety of classes that work well with my schedule.”
10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
“Love this gym, The coaches are next level and train everyone from your average joe to elite boxers/ Kick boxers and Jiujitsu champions.”
THE Arena
“Mr Steve over in Muy Thai was very patient with me learning as a beginner in Muy Thai and I came out of my first class feeling like I learned some great skills of the art.”
Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
“They have a no pressure approach to helping anyone who wants to learn and have designed the school in a way that makes you feel confident in your ability to "level up" as you get better”
The 15 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 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,748 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 13 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 7 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 15 gyms sit inside National City. 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.
99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
“I've been training there for a year and a half and I immediately felt accepted and encouraged to try new things even though I was a little rusty after not training for a while.”
Sunny Dojo
“Professor Morgan does an excellent job at teaching & showing respect, learning to listen to instructions (as following them).”
Swama Muay Thai
“I enjoy my time training there - the trainers are great and so are the people who train there.”
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Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
“Do yourself a favor and at least stop by this gym whether you're visiting from out of town or looking for a new place to train full time.”
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On Track Wellness
“The instructors keep classes challenging, cover all aspects of martial arts and make it fun while teaching great technique.”
U.S. Karate Academy
“Instructors are very patient with my ADHD son and he is improving in balance and attention.”
Jiu Jitsu Foundation
“They have excellent programs for both the old and young (and everything between) and take care of everyone equally.”
Motivity
“I've been doing personal training sessions with Bia for the last few months and have really enjoyed the experience.”
Victory MMA & Fitness
“The instructors are knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely care about helping students improve, whether you're a complete beginner or have experience.”
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