One Martial Arts
“One Martial Arts is an excellent place for children and adults to learn not only martial arts skills, but also important life values such as discipline, respect, and perseverance.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in San Francisco, CA
15 gyms listed · 11 in San Francisco · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
“I dropped in to train while I was in town and was really happy with the experience!”
AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“From boxing to Brazilian jiu jitsu, it's the only martial arts gym in the area that has real fighters training there.”
Evolve Training Center
“If you are looking for high level instruction, thoughtful coaching, and a culture that values growth, Evolve is an outstanding place to train”
Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“My teenage son joined starting his freshman year in high school, he's now senior and enjoys every class he attended.”
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The instruction is world-class—rich in detail and depth—and it clearly shows in the skill level of the students.”
The 15 gyms listed for San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA
11 of the 15 gyms we list are based in San Francisco; the other 4 serve San Francisco from South San Francisco (7 mi), San Bruno (9 mi) and San Mateo (16 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,286 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "community". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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.
Which gyms listed for San Francisco show a timetable online?
All 15 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
El Niño Training Center
“If you want quality training with great Coaches and helpful teammates this is the gym to go to!”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“The instruction is top tier, the community is tight knit, and the staff especially Marion is so welcoming.”
Hapkido Usa-Colhado Brazilian Jiujitsu-Muay Thai-Eskrima
“Both the MT instructors, Rocky and Carlo, are very friendly, welcoming, highly knowledgeable about martial arts, and push you to become better.”
Dojo USA World Training Center
“We were struggling in the beginning with the curriculum and now I see a huge difference in Aarav's training.”
Barrios Martial Arts & Fitness
“This is the first place I've found a true mobility class, and I hope they keep it!”
Empire Jiu Jitsu
“It was a little bit cramped (spacewise) when rolling, but people seemed very thoughtful of each other.”
Alliance BJJ SF Bay
“Classes are challenging and sometimes difficult, but my fellow students have truly pushed me to try to get better little by little every day and I appreciate that the gym has cultivated a culture that fosters continuous improvement”
Magalit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Travis is one of the most precise technical teachers I have had and after training at 30+ other gyms he is still one of the best.”
Excelsior Martial Arts Academy
“Whether you're looking for something to improve your own health or an activity for your kids, I highly recommend Excelsior Martial Arts Academy!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in San Francisco
- “Our child absolutely loves going to class, and we’ve seen a huge boost in confidence, focus, and discipline since they started.” — from a review of One Martial Arts
- “Both my boys look forward to their classes every day and I love the discipline, self control and self defense that they are learning.” — from a review of Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- “The academy has great programs for both kids and adults, focused on discipline, respect, and real progress.” — from a review of Barrios Martial Arts & Fitness
- “The coaches are topnotch and the dojo is home to a supportive, tight-knit community.” — from a review of Alliance BJJ SF Bay
- “Very clean environment, great drilling and super nice people in all belt classes.” — from a review of Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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