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Dream Martial Arts and Fitness

(50)

Self Defense
Passion
Train

“And extremely applicable for anyone who is serious about becoming a competitive fighter, but still wants the longevity of not breaking every bone in their body… It's because of Jeff that I was able to walk through these doors five years ago and just ...”

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Rekm

(49)

Train
Dojo
Feel

“It's a serious physical and mental workout; but if you're willing to learn and listen, check your ego in at the door, are dedicated and get up and come to class even when you're thinking twice about it, and train with everything you've got, you'll me...”

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Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym

(50)

“I'd never boxed before or found ANY type of classes that I'd like enough to commit to long term — Box n Burn is the first and I recommend it to all my friends.”

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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts

(7)

“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.”

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World Class Tae Kwon Do

(49)

Funny
Skills
Adults

“In the past, it was difficult for me to commit to a gym membership due to long exhausting hours of work and life but something about having a master of martial arts and dedicated instructor like Master Kim really helps me stay motivated”

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Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(48)

Confident
Skill
Classes

“Shortly after he got on the floor he came to me for a water break and told me “ I wasn't sure if I was going to like this, but I love it”… Ever since then he has been hooked!”

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The 24 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

11 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 13 serve Santa Monica from Santa Clarita (27 mi), Los Angeles (8 mi) and West Hollywood (7 mi). 23 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,179 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (91%), professionalism (82%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "community". 19 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 10 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 24 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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Mudo Integrated Martial Art

(41)

Community
Learned
Adult

“The style is mixed — offering a range of strikes, kicks, hand locks and grappling techniques, as well as high-aerobic conditioning exercises — but it's not an MMA studio that focuses solely on fighting and competing.”

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Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(50)

Parents
Facility
Competition

“From personal experience, the fine details they teach in their techniques is on another level, where you either learn something new, or further refine what you may already know, each and every session you attend.”

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Phase IV

(34)

“I highly recommend Phase IV to anyone wanting to raise the level of their fitness, or even if you just need someone to encourage you and keep you on track with a solid, science-based program.”

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Tae Kwon Educational Center Valencia- Masters United

(32)

Lessons
Taekwondo
Respect

“During the past 3 years, my daughter not only gained physical strength and learned about various skills but also more importantly developed leadership and self-disciplines.”

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Santa Monica Striking

(29)

Passion
Train
Feel

“Dean is a hardworking knowledgeable coach who really does go the extra mile, I know that because I met him in the states at a clinic for how to take coaching to the next level.”

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The Edge Martial Arts

(28)

Skills
Studio
Confidence

“I had gone through a back surgery at the age of 14, and began training at 16 — with this experience in mind, I would absolutely recommend this program to anybody with any apprehension mentally or physically.”

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MC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club

(25)

Mats
Train
Atmosphere

“I recently had the privilege of training at MC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Santa Monica under the expert guidance of Professors Maycon and Kevin, as well as Coach Jacob.”

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Dynamix MMA

(32)

Classes
Jiu-Jitsu
Know

“Henry Akins is an extremely patient and knowledgeable instructor, he really seems to care about all of his students (something that is, unfortunately a bit rare in this sport.”

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Golden Dragon Martial Arts Club

(31)

Classes
Tai Chi
Community

“As a former college athlete and all around bad ass manner jammer who loved to push my body to the limit, I became injured, ill, and my once incredible strength gone at 25 simply because I didn't know better...”

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USA Martial Arts Center

(8)

Adults
Skills
Confidence

“My son has been attending USA MAC for the past 5 years and the transformation in his self esteem, confidence, and discipline, has been remarkable to witness.”

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Iron Fist Martial Arts

(7)

“Highly recommend this place for anyone who need a flexible schedule.”

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The Dojo

(6)

Aikido
Karate

“Best place ever— Nishio style aikido (one of the few aikido styles that actually work for self defense), weapons training is integrated to practice, ryu te— Okinawan karate (excellent for self defense), and Iaido— sword drawing.”

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Soodmand Academy

(1)

“They make you feel comfortable no matter your proficiency and level it is,they push you to do better and get out of your confort zone.”

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Capoeira Besouro

(3)

“I trained with Mestre Batata for 4 years and had a great time.”

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Santa Monica Dojo (Shotokan Karate)

(9)

Sensei

“Being a woman, I was not interested in fighting or being punched and kicked in the dojo, but I wanted to learn how to defend myself in case things like that happened OUTSIDE the dojo!”

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World Muay Thai

(7)

Pong

“Many do not realize that he is former Law Enforcement and is absolutely skilled in real world self defense, so ladies and gentlemen, this is definitely your spot if you anywhere near Santa Clarita Los Angeles area looking for fitness self defense tra...”

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Impact Personal Safety

(2)

“I took two Impact Personal Safety classes when I was in my 20s and am now enrolling my children.”

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Average Cost	$138
Minimum cost	$87
Maximum cost	$437
Avg Per Hour Rates	$58

Best Martial Arts Classes in Santa Monica, CA

Dream Martial Arts and Fitness

Rekm

Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym

King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts

World Class Tae Kwon Do

Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Area overview: Santa Monica, CA

Mudo Integrated Martial Art

Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Phase IV

Tae Kwon Educational Center Valencia- Masters United

Santa Monica Striking

The Edge Martial Arts

MC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club

Dynamix MMA

Golden Dragon Martial Arts Club

USA Martial Arts Center

Iron Fist Martial Arts

The Dojo

Soodmand Academy

Capoeira Besouro

Santa Monica Dojo (Shotokan Karate)

World Muay Thai

Impact Personal Safety

Focus(Center)Fitness

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