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City Boxing
“I'd love to see more classes offered by different trainers because I've learned everyone has their own styles, they're great in their own ways, and it's helpful to learn from them all!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in San Diego, CA
24 gyms listed · 23 in San Diego · 23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Full Potential Martial Arts Academy
- Confident
- Self Defense
- Shape
“His curriculum has a good and really practical angle towards self-defense, in overall it is a well-balanced program that is perfect for complete beginners as well as is equally good for more advanced martial arts practitioners.”
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10th Planet San Diego Jiu Jitsu and Training Center
- Striking
- MMA
- Community
“This is not a gym to go to and get some line about membership and amenities, ultimately getting upselled into a premium package that has no true meaning but that of collecting dues, without investment into the customer.”
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THE Arena
“Such an amazing place, with all the different martial arts available at different times through out the day and the clean facilities and gym it really should cost more.”
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Swiftkick Martial Arts San Diego
- Confidence
- Learn
- Parents
“Incredibly grateful to the coaches and the whole staff who make everyone feel welcome and a part of the swiftkick family, and help them break through ceilings of what they think is possible.”
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Atos Jiu Jitsu HQ
“What makes the Atos BJJ dojo great isn't just the fact that it is where World Champions come to further train and evolve the sport, but it also has a great community that are welcoming and inclusive to newcomers such as myself.”
The 24 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
23 of the 24 gyms we list are based in San Diego; the other one serves San Diego from San Marcos (21 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,360 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (89%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 23 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 4 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. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 12 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for San Diego?
23 of the 24 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.
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Impact Krav Maga Self-Defense
- Skills
- Course
- Understand
“As a parent, I wanted my just turned 18-year-old, to have the skills and situational awareness to not only protect herself should the need arise, but more importantly to know how to avoid risky or dangerous situations in the first place.”
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On Track Wellness
- Skills
- Martial Arts
- Respect
“I tend to get a little stressed/anxious lifting in bigger gyms and this is a great way to build confidence with your lifts and push your limits with support from someone who can provide technical feedback and support.”
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Rada Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Environment
- Professors
- Adults
“They take the time to demonstrate a move or concept numerous times then have us do it while walking around ensuring we are doing it correctly and even going back to show us a few tips we may have missed.”
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American Boxing Muay Thai & Fitness
- Feel
- Train
- Kick
“One minute he'll be throwing humor into the mix and cracking jokes, the next he'll be calling me out when I'm not doing something right and will continue to call me out until I get it right or until he comes over and shows me the correct stance, comb...”
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White Tiger Kung Fu
- System
- Knowledge
- Sifu
“The knowledge I have gained has allowed me to apply what I have learned to not just a few altercations here and there, but also how I think about situations, and interacting with others from a misunderstanding, co-workers, to how I interact with my o...”
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Grappling Dynamics Jiu Jitsu
“It was done in increasing stages of closeness to allow the attendees to really gain confidence in practicing a real situation for using bodies in different to positions to get clear of the situation.”
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Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- Classes
- Professor
- Facility
“What's also really nice is that In addition to BJJ they offer other fun but intense martial arts based classes (like Muay Thai) and self defense seminars, as well as functional training.”
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Odyssey Training Center San Diego
- Learning
- Coaches
- Muay Thai
“Further, the staff/coaches as a whole including Ash and all the other coaches provides such a healthy environment not about egos, but about learning and checking all egos at the door so students of all levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced al...”
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U.S. Karate Academy
- Discipline
- Son
- Behavior
“We tried it out today, my 2yr old son loved it but we'll be sticking and can't wait to try out the diaper dragons because he's just all over the place in the tiny tigers class😅 which is for at least 3+years old lol...”
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Legion American Jiu Jitsu San Diego
- Desk
- Mat
- Culture
“This is home not only to some of the most innovative techniques in jiu-jitsu history, it is a laboratory where techniques that the world hasn't seen yet are being made and recombined on a daily basis.”
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Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Pacific Beach
“If you want to become the best version of yourself through martial arts, functional strength + conditioning, movement awareness, and surrounding yourself with a great family orientated community of positive people..”
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Swama Martial Arts
“My kids are excelling in their coordination and physical strength and developing in leaps and bounds with their characters (coming out of their shell or learning to regulate their active bodies/minds).”
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99 Jiu-Jitsu HQ
- Professor
- Train
- Team
“Eduardo Telles and Team Nine-nine open mat has welcomed me with open arms and when it comes to bjjf he gives me the knowledge and confidence to compete at a elevated level.”
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West Coast Martial Arts Academy
“There is a really great sense of community between the staff, students, & parents - it's a very encouraging & warm environment to learn/ train/ practice martial arts!”
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San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
“My membership includes unlimited access to all classes (which are SO MANY and not only include BJJ) and the fitness equipment upstairs and downstairs (weight machines, assault bikes, rowers, sleds, barbells, weights, and lots of other equipment perfe...”
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Victory MMA & Fitness
- Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Puppy
“If you want to get in shape they have boot camp and crossfire programs, Wana get busy, they have, Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, gi and no-gi, they have teams in Muay Thai and Ameuter MMA, they also have the pros of Alliance MMA ...”
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Eidson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Eidson Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school nails it in every way: awesome instructors who know their stuff, a super-friendly vibe that suits everyone from beginners to pros, top-notch facilities, and a staff that goes the extra mile.”
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Freestyle Martial Arts
“My daughter has some amazing role-models, from her instructors (a few which started karate at FMA when they were her age), to other students, especially those on the performance team.”
Martial Arts Training Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$475
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$125
$188
Typical price range is based on 463 cost profiles
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