Okinawa Karate Academy
“My son has been attending the Okinawa Karate Academy for about 11 years now, we absolutely love it.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Richmond, CA
15 gyms listed · 4 in Richmond · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Steadfast Martial Arts
“Every class is filled with fun situational drills and I've really noticed a difference in my jiu jitsu with just a few months of being part of the team!”
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.”
Cal-West Karate School
“Kawaoka teaches is not just about martial arts, but there is so much to apply to life outside of Cal-West.”
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“There are so many other experienced people too always trying to help and teach you.”
Norcal Mudo
“Such a great experience for beginners and all skill levels - # Strength # Skill # You won't be disappointed # Nor Cal Mudo for the win !”
The 15 gyms listed for Richmond, 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: Richmond, CA
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Richmond; the other 11 serve Richmond from towns including Oakland (13 mi), San Francisco (14 mi) and El Cerrito (3 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 495 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 4 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 Richmond show a timetable online?
14 of the 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.
Bay Area Martial Arts
“Bay Area Martial Arts is a great place for kids and adults to learn self defense and discipline and it's super fun!!!!”
Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate
“Fantastic martial arts dojo with classes for kids, teens and adults.”
Sama Academy of Martial Arts
“The school has always been there to support the children not only in martial arts but school and other sports.”
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The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
“The emphasis on proper body alignment has helped me learn to use my body efficiently and helped train my mind to be more aware of my body in and out of the dojo.”
Rio Combat Team
“I was an out of town drop in and could not have been treated better.”
Griffin Judo
“Cody, Adan and the other sensei are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and instructive.”
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
“I personally am not gifted in jiu jitsu or grappling by any measure, so it was great that the instructors were very helpful when I wasn't getting it.”
The Marin Dojo
“Our family is valued and respected and our kids are so proud of what they have learned.”
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Bay Jiu-Jitsu
“Best grappling school in the bay area”
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