North Bay Jiu Jitsu
“The gym is positive and upbeat I highly recommend North Bay Juijitsue to anyone who's considering joining a new gym or just trying Jujitsu for the first time.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Novato, CA
15 gyms listed · 5 in Novato · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ito's White Tiger Kempo Karate TAI CHI Chuan
“I love how they treat you kindly and the children learn a lot about karate and discipline.”
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Novato Family Martial Art
“Great teacher, kid loves his classes.”
De Leon Martial Arts
“I highly recommend De Leon Martial Arts for anyone interested in training and increasing overall fitness.”
Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences
“During my first experience with Sifu, He was profesional Insightful, responsive, upbeat, patient, caring”
The 15 gyms listed for Novato, 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: Novato, CA
5 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Novato; the other 10 serve Novato from towns including San Rafael (7 mi), Petaluma (11 mi) and Fairfax (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 444 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 12 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.
Which gyms listed for Novato show a timetable online?
All 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Petaluma Academy Martial Arts
“I've found that Tai Chi has helped with the soreness I've had in my back for years, and has also helped me to stand-up straighter.”
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Krav Maga Revolution
“Great class that helps work on skills that are useful in the world, when taking a few classes the instructor will go over everything from learning to punch, and escape chokeholds to being able to fall down safely.”
The Marin Dojo
“My 5 and 7 year old love their classes and I appreciate that they get different instructors throughout the week.”
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The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
“His dojo is filled with people with advanced belts who have studied with him for years -- once people join this dojo, they stay!”
Black Sheep Jiu Jitsu
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, they tailor their instruction to meet your individual needs, ensuring that you're constantly learning and improving.”
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Golden State Athletic Club
“I trained with David Schimmel for a decade, earning our 1st and 2nd degree blackbelts together, and I am excited for anyone that comes through his door; they're in good hands.”
Practical Martial Arts
“Sensei trained them not just to their black belt level, but to be good citizens and good men...”
West America Tae Kwon Do
“They worked so hard during COVID to continue to provide excellent programming that allowed each child to maintain a sense of groundedness and routine and even allowed them to progress and thrive.”
Ralph Gracie Richmond
“Nothing to complain about it, the academy is always clean we always have fun the classes are so clear and also it helped me a lot with my outside problems.”
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