Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in San Francisco, CA

Handpicked from 151 vetted & reviewed Martial Arts Training gyms in the San Francisco area, discover the top 5 elite providers among the selected group of 20 finalists.

St Clair's Taekwondo

St Clair's Taekwondo

(4)
  • Studio
  • Students
  • Learn
“It was a coincidence on how we found this place, and it was the 3rd Tae Kwon Do studio that we came across while searching for the right place for my 5 year old to learn Taw Kwon Do.”
In Business Since 2007
387 Ashton Ave, San Francisco, CA
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Quantum Martial Arts

Quantum Martial Arts

(10)
  • Adult
“Warm-Ups focus on body strengthening and conditioning; basics class teaches step-by-step how to punch and kick; fundamentals class that show sparring strategies; general class gives you the opportunity to practice sequences for your rank; forms class...”
In Business Since 2007
Licensed
2390 Mission St Suite #305, San Francisco, CA
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One Martial Arts

One Martial Arts

(29)
  • Professor
  • Discipline
  • Patient
“The curriculum and instructors have been excellent with a terrific dual focus on learning age-appropriate life skills in combination with introductory martial arts.”
In Business Since 2004
Remote Consultations Available
Coupons & Offers
Licensed, BBB Rating: A+
850 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA
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AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy

AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy

(17)
  • Learn
“It's also squeaky clean in here which I appreciate!”
In Business Since 2010
Licensed, BBB Rating: A
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
2975 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA
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Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(26)
  • Students
  • Train
  • Mat
“What I love most is that Romulo still teaches the self-defense aspect of jiu-jitsu, while keeping a playful environment allowing all practitioners to incorporate the newer and innovative styles that have been sparking up in the competition scene.”
In Business Since 2017
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1313 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
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Best of 2023

Qualification Criteria for best of Winners

Minimum Overall Score
97 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
99.7 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
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Prominent finalists
Barrios Martial Arts

Barrios Martial Arts

(12)
  • BJJ
  • Team
  • Hapkido
“Long version: Some of the other MA schools I've been to were either super commercialized (pay the fee, get the belt) or meathead gyms (god forbid you're not an experienced practitioner and happen to inconvenience *gasp* high belts with your lack of k...”
In Business Since 2015
1756 18th St, San Francisco, CA
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Korean Martial Arts Center

Korean Martial Arts Center

(8)
  • Taekwondo
  • Skills
  • Learn
“What I think is really great is that, along with teaching self-defense and improving your reflexes, they also teach great life skills such as discipline and respect.”
In Business Since 1972
1414 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA
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Abada Capoeira San Francisco

Abada Capoeira San Francisco

(2)
“The group was patient with me, and helped me improve.”
In Business Since 1997
Transparent Fees & Pricing
3221 22nd St, San Francisco, CA
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Pacific Wushu

Pacific Wushu

(6)
  • Classes
  • Skill
  • Kung fu
“They understand if you are unable to perform at your fullest ability that class- they'll let you rest, they'll take care of you if you're injured, but they will also push you to try your best.”
In Business Since 2002
33 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA
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Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(4)
“They did a really good job easing me into the basics of jiu jitsu and I'd recommend to check it out for anyone looking to stay in shape, looking to switch up their exercise routine or if you have a general interest in martial arts.”
In Business Since 2017
6300 California St, San Francisco, CA
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Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(4)
  • Competitive
  • Students
  • Environment
“Is an amazing Jiu-Jitsu academy, the professor Matheus teaches different kind of techniques that you can use not only for competition or sparring but also for self defense, and it's awesome, all the team in Colhado (professors and students) …”
In Business Since 2019
603 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA
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Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy

Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy

(4)
“Since joining Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy, my 3 year-old daughter has become more focused and disciplined, and I've noticed a vast improvement in her overall behavior.”
In Business Since 1996
601 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
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Bujinkan San Francisco Dojo

Bujinkan San Francisco Dojo

(3)
“It's a rare opportunity to learn an amazing system from two of the best instructors anyone could ask for!”
In Business Since 2011
640 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA
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Infinite Martial Arts

Infinite Martial Arts

(3)
“I had no prior background in martial arts and started BJJ training with Stefan this year with private lessons and in his group sessions.”
In Business Since 2018
2830 Baker St, San Francisco, CA
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YC Wong Kung Fu Studio

YC Wong Kung Fu Studio

(2)
“Sifu Wong has been teaching in SF Chinatown since 1967 and is extremely knowledgeable with the traditional Kung-fu styles he teaches.”
In Business Since 1998
819A Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
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Zanshin Dojo

Zanshin Dojo

(12)
  • Sensei
  • Karate
  • Community
“Each class, you will not only benefit from Sensei's tremendous all-levels instruction but will also receive 1-on-1 mentoring from black belts in the class.”
In Business Since 2002
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
640 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA
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Dragon House

Dragon House

(11)
“This facility has fitness professionals as well as MMA fighters under one roof, I would highly recommend this World Class training facility to anyone who wants to learn about fitness or Martial Arts in general.”
In Business Since 1995
4696 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco Wing Chun

San Francisco Wing Chun

(1)
“Even though Sifu Ben learned from Ip Man, it wasn't until he met Kenneth Chung, a direct student of Leung Sheung (Ip Man's first student in Hong Kong), that he started to develop the Wing Chun he teaches today.”
In Business Since 2016
749 Taraval St #202, San Francisco, CA
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Summit Mist Martial Arts

Summit Mist Martial Arts

(1)
“Don Aguillo has been instructing me in the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do for the past 10 years, he has been my head instructor for the past 2, and has been a mentor and a role model to me since 4th grade (when I started).”
In Business Since 2019
1329 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco Judo Institute

San Francisco Judo Institute

(3)
“Best judo club in SF”
In Business Since 2008
Transparent Fees & Pricing
2455 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA
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Martial Arts Training Services in San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$474
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$125
$187
Fair price range is based on 361 cost profiles
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Average Cost $150
Minimum cost $94
Maximum cost $474
Avg Per Hour Rates $63

Fair range $125 to $187 is based on 361 cost profiles.

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