Mixed Martial Arts Bravo Zulu
“They train kids to be the best they can be and not a gym for them to just roll around and play.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Oakland, CA
21 gyms listed · all 21 in Oakland · 14 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Oakland Kickboxing
“I would highly, highly recommend checking it out if you're searching for yourself, friend or family!”
Han Martial Arts
“Han's is an awesome place for you to learn the Martial arts and discipline.”
Bay Area Martial Arts
“When I watched kids' classes, teachers were dedicated to individuals and kids expressed their emotions freely”
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
“Everyone is clenly, friendly, rolls hard and is still mindful of the fact that it's sparring and not the World Martial Arts tournament”
10th Planet Oakland Jiu Jitsu
“Been training here for about 3 years, amazing place, coaches are great, and always attentive to help you grow”
The 21 gyms listed for Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
All 21 gyms we list here are in Oakland itself. 19 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 766 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 21 of the gyms on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Oakland show a timetable online?
All 21 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.
Supreme Mma
“I sign my son up for classes and he's enjoying every minute of it.”
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Dominat10n Jiu Jitsu
“I discovered this gym through a friend and have been attending their women's self-defense class on Sundays whenever possible.”
Pacific Ring Sports
“Would highly recommend anyone looking to try martial arts to join this gym!”
Dj's Martial Arts and Fitness
“Giving the tools for self empowerment, self discipline with ability to become a Conquer .”
In Motion Center
“Bernard also has an unparalleled ability to help you recover from physical ailments such as back pain, alignment issues, joint and carpal tunnel.”
Cuong Nhu Redwood Dojo
“My son has been going to the Redwood Dojo since he was 6 and he has absolutely loved it.”
Studio Naga Indo-American Martial Arts
“Poekoelan is such an amazing art and the community at Studio Naga is so welcoming and supportive”
KES Fitness
“He is attentive to the abilities of his students and quickly corrects moves to maximize the impact of exercise.”
Suigetsukan
“There are no age limits, (obviously not babies, but kids above 4 are allowed to train, as long as they obey and understand/ comprehend basic rules) so weather you're 10 or 100, you can train here.”
Frohm's Martial Arts
“This is the best karate school my cousin goes there and ever since he is so tough and practices alot and this place is a happy good funny place to be”
Hand To Hand Kajukenbo Self
“I was here back in the 80's when Coleen had open sparring on Sunday's.”
Capoeira Bay Area
“Capoeira Bay Area - Filhos de Bimba is not only an amazing community, but they really do preserve, transmit and manifest the African roots, energy and history of capoeira”
Omulu Capoeira Group
EBM Kung Fu Academy
Genbukan Ohka Dojo
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What students and parents say about gyms in Oakland
- “I love training with Vince. His one-on-one and group sessions promote physical fitness, self discipline and confidence while learning skills for self defense.” — from a review of Oakland Kickboxing
- “This place has provided an outlet for him to get some exercise, work on discipline, and train for his next level.” — from a review of Han Martial Arts
- “The teachers know how to teach discipline and keep kids focused while also maintaining a fun, encouraging, and positive environment.” — from a review of Bay Area Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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