Vanguard Krav Maga
“The coaches are really really helpful irrespective of the level the student is at and they know how to spar with students with no belt to black belts and everything in between”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Santa Clara, CA
14 gyms listed · 7 in Santa Clara · 11 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Nakano Judo Academy
“My daughter started here at age five, and she is showing great growth in her physical fitness, agility, and overall coordination, and confidence have also improved tremendously.”
Primetime Martial Arts
“The founder Apple cares so deeply about the students and the coaches (knows every single kid by name) and each coach we've met is kind and knows how to connect with kids.”
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Loopkicks Tricking
“Great folks all around, from the owners and staff to the other trickers and their families!”
American Arnis Academy
“The training builds my skills and confidence, and I also came out with a set of techniques to further practice on my own.”
Santa Clara Kenpo Academy
“The American kenpo system is the most well thought through method of learning self defense.”
The 14 gyms listed for Santa Clara, 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: Santa Clara, CA
7 of the 14 gyms we list are based in Santa Clara; the other 7 serve Santa Clara from San Jose (8 mi), Los Gatos (9 mi) and Sunnyvale (3 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,207 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; all 14 list a public email and 8 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 Santa Clara show a timetable online?
All 14 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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Studio Kicks Training Center
“Great studio with attentive instructors and a nice community atmosphere.”
Silicon Valley Judo
“The mats are excellent, the facility is clean, and the indoor ventilation is great—there's always plenty of fresh air.”
Muay Thai Academy
“There is no better place to get in touch with your inner badass than this school.”
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All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Academy
“We feel so lucky to have found All-Pro -- it's more than just a Taekwondo school; it's a great community where kids learn confidence, respect, and have so much fun in the process!”
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Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“This is a great place to train, for beginners or experienced people alike.”
Caio Terra Academy
“Hard to put into words how awesome and welcoming these folks are.”
TG Taekwondo
“Every teacher is very good, patient and responsible.”
King's Martial Arts Academy
“After being so warmly welcomed by Miss Kim we were told all about the studio and the black belts that teach there and given all the info needed about pricing/memberships/and schedules.”
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What students and parents say about gyms in and near Santa Clara
- “As a parent, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your child gain confidence, resilience, discipline, and purpose while being guided by such positive role models.” — from a review of Nakano Judo Academy
- “Absolutely thrilled with our experience at King's! My sons have been attending classes for about six months now, and they’re not just learning self-defense; they’re also building discipline and confidence.” — from a review of King's Martial Arts Academy
- “We keep seeing great improvement in their techniques, confidence and their self discipline.” — from a review of All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Academy
- “They teach honor, discipline, respect, confidence, self respect, and body awareness through karate and tae kwon do principles.” — from a review of Primetime Martial Arts
- “You will get fantastic instructions from a highly skilled and respected black belt instructor.” — from a review of Ralph Gracie Jiu Jitsu
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