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West Coast Martial Arts Academy
“Students are provided opportunities to develop character traits and positive social skills that will help them to be successful at school and in the community.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near San Clemente, CA
3 of these gyms are based in San Clemente; the others serve San Clemente from towns including San Juan Capistrano (5 mi), San Marcos (33 mi) and Lake Forest (15 mi).
22 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
“For someone who had never stepped on the mat or imagined doing Jiu Jitsu, this academy has provided a space where I could push my boundaries, train consistently, and immerse myself into a new martial art.”
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Groundwork Jiu-Jitsu
- Adults
- Train
- Respect
“I've trained at many different schools and groundwork has top notch instruction- professor john has a deep understanding and elucidates the art of jiu jitsu well - professor ben also has killer classes on mondays and wednesdays.”
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Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Marcos
- Mats
- BJJ
- Values
“That being said, it is also a great place for children to learn the sport/art and a place where the younger children start to learn values such as respect, commitment, confidence and so much more.”
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Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu San Clemente
- Tournament
- Black Belt
- Mental
“Super friendly vibes, awesome professors, challenging rolls, and the best part--tons of high level black belts with a genuine desire to help the lower belts grow.”
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Ussd Martial Arts San Clemente
- Belts
- Teaching
- Karate
“To those who lack confidence or direction in life, or those who wish to learn well-balanced and practical self-defense skills, I would whole-heartedly recommend USSD Martial Arts San Clemente and Sensei Richard.”
The 24 gyms listed for San Clemente, 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 Clemente, CA
The 24 gyms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,139 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (97%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 20 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 7 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.
Why are some gyms here outside San Clemente?
3 of the 24 gyms sit inside San Clemente. The rest come from other towns inside 45 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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Orion Martial Arts & Supply
- Discipline
- Skills
- Respect
“As both a student and parent there isn't anyone I would rather have or trust more, to teach my children the art of Tang Soo Do, than Grand Master Laura Gomez.”
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NRK Karate
- Skills
- Sensei
- Learn
“I was searching for a physical activity my son and I could do together and was directed by friends to check out Renshi Mc Cammon's dojo that he and his wife, Denise, run.”
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San Juan Taekwondo
- Confidence
- Lessons
- Knowledge
“All the instructors take individual time to work with the students, teach them and invest in their lives, especially master Cardenas who my son is eager to see and impress each week!”
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Bushikan Karate Dojo
- Understanding
- Sensei
“His knowledge and experience has led him to a place of understanding and compassion: some of the highest attributes of the Warrior-Scholar i know him to be.”
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Fight Strong MMA
“.I've seen Master Adam utilize all teaching modalities and patience with his students, while developing the students at their own pace with loving discipline”
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OC Training Studio
- Aikido
- Tai Chi
“Its a great place with great people!”
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Zen Dojos Martial Arts Academy
- Sensei
- Krav Maga
- Learning
“Its really boosted my confidence and it's given me something to look forward to during this pandemic, they offer online classes too so I didnt have to stop training during the shut down.”
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Shoshin Karate-Do International
“Sensei Hessam's instruction is just what I look for and need in order to grow as a shotokan karate student: consistent emphasis on foundational concepts, repetition, ideas to solidify basics, awareness of each student's strengths and needs for improv...”
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Edu Learning Center
- Art
- Taekwondo
- Black Belt
“They offer a variety of extracurricular activities, gymnastics, chess, help with homework, teach multiple languages, and they even pick up my kids from school!”
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Wing Chun Kung Fu
- Self-Defense
- Happy
- Learn
“It has numerous health benefits for the physical body as well as the mind, great instructors and friends, and people that will come at you as hard as you want them to or as soft as you want them to.”
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Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
- Karate
- Respect
- Mentor
“With a competition and demonstration team background he is passionate about his students' desire to succeed in both personal development and competition.”
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The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
- Self Defense
- Motivated
- Cardio
“The class sizes are nice and small so it feels very much like a personal training session and most importantly it's not intimidating like it can be at traditional gyms.”
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Life Of Martial Arts
“They spend time discussing respect; patience; not taking things for granted; focus; and helping others; to name a just a few of the values taught here.”
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Laguna Hills
- Gracie Family
- Professor
- Injuries
“If you're looking for a jiu-jitsu gym that offers top-notch instruction, a supportive community, and a clean environment, look no further than Gracie Laguna Hills.”
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Optimus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Life
- Learn
- Respect
“My boys took classes there for 5 years and then took a break to try other sports and now we are back at it on the mat again taking classes because the boys missed it so much!”
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Therapeutic Martial Arts
“He is particularly good with kids who need a little extra help!”
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Lockhart's Karate Academy
- Ability
- Studio
- Integrity
“It's a great and highly recommend place where you can find lots of other interesting activities and programs for your kids, for example, Friday movie nights, summer camp, etc.”
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Cho's Academy
- Yoga
- Respect
- Practice
“Cho's Academy in Laguna Beach is the greatest place I have ever trained at, I used to get caught with chokes, leg locks, and arm bars while rolling in Juijitsu.”
Martial Arts Training Services in San Clemente, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$82
Maximum cost
$413
National Average
$131
Avg Per Hour Rates
$55
$109
$163
Typical price range is based on 356 cost profiles
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