CKD Academy of Martial Arts
“The sensei are amazing with kids and just have a knack for teaching.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Santa Maria, CA
10 gyms listed · 7 in Santa Maria · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Santa Maria Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The facility is clean, the Instructors care about our well being and everyone welcomes you with open arms.”
Paragon of Santa Maria
“Had a great time training while I was on vacation at Pismo Beach.”
Rising Sun Martial Arts Academy
“With the guidance of Sensei Risinger I am learning how to cultivate a caring heart while learning martial disciplines.”
E.m_taekwondo
“I highly recommend this school because the instructor has many years of teaching experience and is also very friendly!”
Superior Combat Training
“I have been currently attending for a year and a half now and the only regret that I have is that I didn't start sooner.”
The 10 gyms listed for Santa Maria, 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 Maria, CA
7 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Santa Maria; the other 3 serve Santa Maria from Nipomo (7 mi) and Orcutt (3 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 271 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 7 are open on Saturdays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 6 of the gyms on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 4 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 Santa Maria show a timetable online?
6 of the 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.
Mark Gill's Cho Chi Zen Karate Studio
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Nipomo
“Very nice and they always make sure to explain everything to make sure you understand it”
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Westmore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“The instructors are extremely friendly and patient, especially when you're new to this discipline.”
Santa Maria Taekwondo & Santa Maria Judo
“From my expereince from training here, and I've improved my grappling game through their judo.”
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