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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors are highly skilled, attentive, and passionate about teaching, ensuring that each student receives personalized guidance and encouragement.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in San Jose, CA
19 gyms listed · all 19 in San Jose · 13 open weekends · all 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Caio Terra Academy
“Tyler, the instructor, did a great job breaking down technique and he's a high level competitor to boot!”
World Class Tae Kwon Do
“Very good for kids growth in term of both physically and mentally.”
Infinity Martial Arts
“My kids have been learning quickly and look forward to going there every week!”
Fightcraft
“Everyone was welcoming and the class structure was split well for both beginners and more advanced students.”
King's Martial Arts Academy
“Very positive environment with all the students and teachers that make it super engaging!”
The 19 gyms listed for San Jose, 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 Jose, CA
All 19 gyms we list here are in San Jose itself. We have 60 gyms in San Jose on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,313 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (87%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 13 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 19 of the gyms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 12 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.
Which gyms listed for San Jose show a timetable online?
All 19 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.
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American Kickboxing Academy
“All those legends that have come out this champions factory, it's truly amazing to see what this gym has grown to.”
Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
“Coach Matt and Chris and the other coaches are world class instructors and more importantly keep jiu jitsu fun and fresh for all speeds, all competitor levels, and all ages too”
Wushu Central Martial Arts Academy
“They make WUSHU a fun and safe environment for the kids, They dedicate their time to each kid individually, they make sure every kid understands the form, and no kid is left behind :)”
Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“People here is very patient and friendly, as a beginner, here is a good place for me to start my BJJ training.”
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Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy
“The teachers are all very friendly and approachable, and they are always willing to answer any questions or help the children with anything they need.”
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10th Planet San Jose Jiu Jitsu
“Alan has opened up my game to new techniques / new ways to approach jiu jitsu, and his love for for the sport is contagious.”
Davenriche European Martial Artes School
“I had joined it a few months back, and it was so far great and very safe environment to learn longsword.”
Heroes Martial Arts
“Amazing facility with top notch instructors.”
Garr Taekwondo
“The best place in Bay Area to learn competitive sparring, and outstanding traditional taekwondo values.”
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Exceed Martial Arts Center
“Children attend training sessions with pleasure!”
Primetime Martial Arts
“The coaches are incredible and focus on all the technical aspects in addition to the values and respect.”
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Dark Horse Gym
“You may get intimidated by these scary looking martial artist's, but everyone is actually friendly despite them beating the living lights out of each other haha!”
Saiko Fitness and Martial Arts
“The women of the group are beyond supportive of each other in building each other up and instilling a collaborative community that is hard to find anywhere.”
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What students and parents say about gyms in San Jose
- “As always, the coaches are amazing, kind, and disciplined which keeps everyone safe and engaged.” — from a review of Infinity Martial Arts
- “Very thorough training and belt evaluations. Our kids made great progress within short time.” — from a review of Wushu Central Martial Arts Academy
- “My son started at 6 and Dave and the crew have taught him much about the fundamentals of bjj and discipline in such a short amount of time.” — from a review of Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- “Situated in the heart, this dojo is not just a place to learn, but a community that welcomes you with open arms.” — from a review of Heroes Martial Arts
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