10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
“Incredible coaching abilities for all levels, these folks are the real deal.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near San Carlos, CA
These gyms serve San Carlos from nearby bases in towns including San Francisco, San Mateo and South San Francisco.
10 gyms listed · 9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“They really know what they are doing and take their time to make sure you learn what they are teaching.”
Evolve Training Center
“Great instruction even for old people like me.”
El Niño Training Center
“Excluding the few inflated egos, Gilbert Melendez's gym is an awesome place to train.”
Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“Family atmosphere, with classes for children and full of good people who contribute to the evolution and improvement of techniques.”
Pallen's Martial Arts
“Excellent teamwork, the best decision we made, our son is very excited with his classes!”
The 10 gyms listed for San Carlos, 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: San Carlos, CA
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 918 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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 San Carlos?
9 of the 10 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.
Dojo USA World Training Center
“And l absolutely love the vibe of family that I receive”
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Marco Nascimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“With Marco, Christina and Rafael leading the charge, every class is an opportunity to take your game to the next level!”
Barrios Martial Arts & Fitness
“One of the best Jiu-Jitsu academies in the San Francisco region, qualified teachers dedicating maximum attention to students...”
Empire Jiu Jitsu
“The training environment was really thoughtful, with lots of dedicated drilling and troubleshooting time.”
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