Capitol Jiu Jitsu
“I cannot recommend capital enough, as a place to better yourself, to be apart of an amazing community, to make friends and to learn martial arts at a high level.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Sacramento, CA
23 gyms listed · all 23 in Sacramento · 17 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Eastern Ways Martial Arts
“The instructors are super friendly knowledgeable and is always more than a blast to visit Sifu Lendech and the rest of the staff.”
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Rise Kickboxing and Fitness
“Brought my partner for her first time and everyone was more then happy to erase any anxiety and make us feel welcome immediately.”
Vision Taekwondo Academy
“Glad to be a part of Vision Taekwondo Academy”
Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Highly recommend Cassio Werneck BJJ to anyone wanting to learn the art or just improving fitness.”
Legacy Muay Thai and Fitness
“Best Muay Thai gym in Sacramento but it's a bit expensive but it's worth it 👌”
The 23 gyms listed for Sacramento, 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: Sacramento, CA
All 23 gyms we list here are in Sacramento itself. We have 31 gyms in Sacramento on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,112 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. 16 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 12 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for all 23 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 7 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Sacramento?
17 of the 23 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
Sacramento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Really friendly and welcoming crew, excellent technical level, and just great vibes all around.”
Zen Martial Arts Center
“Zen Martial Arts was recommended to me by a couple local moms when I reached out about suggestions to help my 5 year old daughter's self-confidence issues, and it has been working wonders for her.”
Sacramento Jiu Jitsu Team Maxwell
“The school has plenty of upper level belts to help students to grow and to have everyone sufficiently challenged (white to black belts).”
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Vue's Black Belt Center
“Vue's Black Belt Center was the best thing we could of done for my granddaughter.”
The Capoeira Forge
“A very welcoming environment for people of all skill levels, and very accommodating for folks new to Capoeira and martial arts in general.”
8 Limbs Muay Thai and Fitness
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find the training sessions challenging yet rewarding, as the coaches tailor their approach to suit individual needs and goals”
Natomas Academy
“Honestly, this was the best decision we made for our family especially for our children to enroll them at Natomas Academy- Family Taekwondo.”
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Velez Martial Arts
“Joey the head instructor is a dedicated coach and loves what he does.”
10th Planet Sacramento Jiu Jitsu
“Albert and his team are tough, but clean and I had an absolute blast training with them while on vacation.”
Team Andre Cia Paulista Sacramento
“The collective proficiency and the friendly atmosphere make this a great place to learn and train.”
Maxwell Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Professor Davin is very passionate and detailed with his instructions, and explains each position clearly which allows for better drills and improving your technique”
Moore's Martial Arts of Sacramento
“The best school I have found for my children, I recommend it, the instructor is respectful, kind and friendly.”
Ksmy Martial Arts
“Ksmy has been a art of my ofe since April and it is a loving family master my has been really caring to her students thank you ksmy.”
Aikido Center Sacramento
“A welcoming environment for one to practice Aikido in a sincere and authentic way.”
A A United Martial Arts Clg
“I have learned so much from this Dojang and the best part of this place is how much technique and tradition that they put into their classes.”
Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy
“The Sacramento Historical Fencing Academy has something for everyone and I only wish I found this place sooner!”
Sacramento Taekwondo Club
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in Sacramento
- “From the cool, industrial environment to the friendliness of the community to the expertise of the instructors and upper belts, I would highly recommend!” — from a review of Capitol Jiu Jitsu
- “The coaches and owners are amazing people. Through Patrick I’ve learned more discipline and control in exercises, through Kirby confidence in weight lifting, and with Jeff I’ve learned to keep pushing myself with exercises.” — from a review of Legacy Muay Thai and Fitness
- “Mr. Oliver is patient, firm, and funny. He engages the kids with a variety of games, practice, and lessons in things like healthy eating, self-discipline, and respect.” — from a review of Zen Martial Arts Center
- “Their dedication to the art, their commitment to fostering a family-oriented atmosphere, and their emphasis on discipline make them the top choice for anyone seeking to learn taekwondo.” — from a review of Vue's Black Belt Center
- “My daughter is a very shy kid, through the dojo she has become more outspoken and assertive.” — from a review of Zen Martial Arts Center
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