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Best Martial Arts Classes in Santa Monica, CA
13 gyms listed · 9 in Santa Monica · 11 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
“We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.”
Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym
“It keeps me in shape, the work out is great, and the 8am class keeps my routine in check.”
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Santa Monica Striking
“Highly recommend taking an intro class and I will defintiely be back for the women's self-defense class on Friday nights.”
Cjjf
“Such an amazing and strong community with a great focus on the kids with 2 experienced Professor Jacob and the Professor Kevin.”
Mudo Integrated Martial Art
“The studio was incredibly welcoming and encouraging to my friends and me who had never tried MMA before.”
The 13 gyms listed for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
9 of the 13 gyms we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 4 serve Santa Monica from Los Angeles (8 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 785 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "community", "confidence" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 5 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 Monica show a timetable online?
All 13 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.
Phase IV
“Tailored to my needs and exactly what I was looking for during my workouts.”
Dynamix MMA
“I learnt a lot in striking especially from coaches Jordan, Antoni and Darian who I feel have really helped me transform as a fighter and person.”
USA Martial Arts Center
“We had such an amazing experience with my kids at USA Martial Arts Center.”
Golden Dragon Martial Arts Club
“Very good place to learn kung fu in, and get educated about its background, great 1 on 1 training and atmosphere.”
School of Martial Arts-West LA
“He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thoughtful in how he teaches, making sure every student understands not just the movements, but the purpose behind them.”
The Dojo
“Our sensei is very encouraging and I find her to be one of the most patient and kindest persons ever.”
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Capoeira Besouro
“I trained with Mestre Batata for 4 years and had a great time.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Santa Monica
- “Everyone is so friendly, knowledgeable and respectful. The belt progression is well structured and documented, with bite-sized stripe levels so that kids can feel proud of their progress every step of the way.” — from a review of Mudo Integrated Martial Art
- “James is particularly keen to observe and listen, which contributes to the respectful and understanding environment that is fostered during sparring.” — from a review of Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym
- “This is an exceptional organization that truly defines heartfelt devotion to students while maintaining a culture of respect, discipline, team support and perseverance.” — from a review of USA Martial Arts Center
- “Sensei is extremely knowledgeable, they offer several different forms to study, and it had a family feel.” — from a review of The Dojo
- “The staff is awesome with the kids, instructing them with just the right amount of discipline and motivation to build confidence and ability that is fine tuned to their age.” — from a review of Mudo Integrated Martial Art
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