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Best Martial Arts Classes in San Diego, CA
22 gyms listed · all 22 in San Diego · 21 open weekends · all 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
City Boxing
“The owner and head Jiu Jitsu coach has been a great mentor and friend to me for a few years now”
10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
“Richie is the coolest dude ever, along with Joe and Jacob, top notch jujitsu classes.”
Swiftkick Martial Arts San Diego
“Any difficulty your child may be having at home or at school the staff will do all they can to support your child as well as you as a parent to help your child be the best they can be.”
Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ
“I had a blast here - everyone was really friendly and plenty of women came up and asked me to roll, which was so kind.”
THE Arena
“Kenwas absolutely amazing at explaining all the programs and things to do to include a tour, very informative and very smart.”
The 22 gyms listed for San Diego, 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 Diego, CA
All 22 gyms we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 90 gyms in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 5,841 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 21 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 22 of the gyms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 13 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 Diego?
21 of the 22 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.
Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Diego
“I've trained at countless academies and can confidently say that Alliance is one of the best facilities in the world!”
Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
“They keep the class sizes to the right level where the multiple instructors walking around can work with the whole class.”
99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
“Telles is a great coach and has helped me dramatically in my Jiu Jitsu game.”
Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego
“You are treated like any other student, get plenty of rounds, and direct elite coaching.”
The Training Center
“Great experience for my son to keep him busy and learn self defense.”
Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego
“Bruno, Lika and the other professors are very dedicated not only to BJJ but also to creating a communal environment where everyone feels welcomed.”
Sunny Dojo
“He makes them all feel heard and seen while maintaining order in the class.”
Authentic White Tiger Kung Fu
“Definitely recommended if you're planning to send your kids these Kungfu class.”
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On Track Wellness
“The group sizes are never too big and the ratio of adults to children is such where each child is worked with individually at some point.”
Swama Muay Thai
“Our entire family comes here for group classes for the kids and personal sessions for the adults.”
Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
“I'm early in Jiu Jitsu journey and working with the instructors was helpful, they have interesting white belt suggestions, open mat had a good vibe.”
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Blur Martial Arts
“My girls have been going for just a couple of months now and have loved it from DAY 1.”
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Odyssey Training Center San Diego
“The professors and coaches are kind, supportive, and they genuinely care about you and your progress.”
Manna's Martial Arts
“Senior Master Janet Manna (aka Ma'am) is wonderful with her classes (she is capable of keeping my three year old son's attention while exercising his mind and body, that says A LOT), Senior Master Brandt does an amazing job with the young adults and adult classes, and Grand Master Manna is second to none when it comes to educating and mentoring his students spanning all levels”
U.S. Karate Academy
“He has shown better behavior since he started around late March this yr.”
Victory MMA & Fitness
“The coaching and staff have great attitudes and were very knowledgeable.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in San Diego
- “Friendly environment, good level of sparring and have been progressing a lot.” — from a review of City Boxing
- “The positive environment builds discipline and confidence. Our boys are truly thriving.” — from a review of Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
- “My daughter enjoys her karate class and is powerfully motivated to behave well at home to earn stripes on her belt in class.” — from a review of U.S. Karate Academy
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