10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
“The training room had that perfect mix between a casual environment and serious technical sparring.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near San Leandro, CA
1 of these gyms is based in San Leandro; the others serve San Leandro from towns including San Francisco (16 mi), San Mateo (14 mi) and San Bruno (15 mi).
9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
AB Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“My grandson goes to AB-MMA they are just great, professionals, and they take a good care of my "kid".”
El Niño Training Center
“Probably one of the best gyms for MMA in the !”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“From the warm reception to the expert guidance of the skilled instructors, the academy provides a welcoming environment suitable for practitioners of all levels.”
Pallen's Martial Arts
“The staff is all very friendly and my son enjoys his class.”
Dojo USA World Training Center
“My family and I started together a little over a year ago and the people and training has transformed our entire family in so many ways.”
The 10 gyms listed for San Leandro, 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 Leandro, CA
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 959 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the gyms on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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 Leandro show a timetable online?
All 10 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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Marco Nascimento Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I really love that this is a family owned gym and that everyone is so friendly, including the coaches and owners Christina and Marco.”
Empire Jiu Jitsu
“Great dojo, strong community and very cool must girls that trained here are superior belts.”
Barrios Martial Arts & Fitness
“Very friendly staff, clean facility, great training drills that builds up both technique and conditioning.”
Magalit Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I am not good by any means but the coaches give personalized feedback during sessions that has helped increase my confidence and adjust my training to increase success.”
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What students and parents say about gyms near San Leandro
- “My daughter has developed much more discipline and confidence since starting and we plan to keep her here and start her brother when he’s of age.” — from a review of Pallen's Martial Arts
- “I've been a student for 8 years and I can say this Dojo has helped me build an athletic body and conditioned my mind to reach my most confident mentally balanced days of my life especially during difficult situations.” — from a review of Dojo USA World Training Center
- “I started jiu jitsu late in life and in only two months went from knowing nothing about jits to feeling confident when I roll with other white/blue belts.” — from a review of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Mateo
- “The training is serious but Jake is incredibly knowledgeable and the higher belts are eager to help new folks.” — from a review of Empire Jiu Jitsu
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