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Capoeira Besouro
“I trained with Mestre Batata for 4 years and had a great time.”
Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Santa Monica, CA
Handpicked from 181 vetted & reviewed Martial Arts Training gyms in the Santa Monica area, discover the top 5 standout choices among the selected group of 24 finalists.
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Taekwon Educational Center
- Respect
- Lessons
- Patient
“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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Worldclasstaekwondo
- Taekwondo
- Classes
“We are so sad to lose him as our teacher but we are excited for him to be nearer to his family and for all the new students who will benefit from his teaching!”
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Dream Martial Arts and Fitness
Dream Team Uniform, Boxing Gloves
“Whether you're looking for a class for you kids, a class to toughen yourself up, a class to get you in shape, or even a class to fix your attitude/provide you with purpose- THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO.”
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Box 'N Burn Santa Monica Boxing Fitness Gym
Open Gym, Private Training, Filming & Photo Shoots
“The "Lunch Box" class is fairly new, but the instructors were phenomenal, it was intense but not in a way that made you feel like you couldn't follow along.”
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Minimum Overall Score
97 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
98.2 Percentile
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Mudo Integrated Martial Art
- Community
- Students
- Adult
“As far as getting a good workout goes, the classes always seem to be right up to level that I could handle that day…which may have something to do with how well Master Yi and company are tuned in to their students.”
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Golden Dragon Martial Arts Club
- Community
- Classes
- Feel
“I walked inside and, immediately, I enshrouded in a feeling of pure stillness like I hadn't felt since the curandera tea and moon ceremonies I would do with my best friends several years ago, for fun.”
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The Edge Martial Arts
- Tang Soo do
- Skills
- Family
“Although we had to take our boys out because we've moved to the Southbay, we are extremely grateful to him for the time we were able to spend as part of his dojo.”
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Honor Roll Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Valencia
- Family
- Skill
- Environment
“You go to train and exercise, but your not by yourself as your training along side your partners and friends and everyone helps each other to become better.”
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Dynamix MMA
- Students
- Learn
- UFC
“I tried other arts and other gyms, but this is the first place that has made me well rounded and taught techniques that actually work in competition as well as the streets.”
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International Shotokan Karate Federation
- Dojo
- 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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Iron Fist Martial Arts
“Highly recommend this place for anyone who need a flexible schedule.”
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The One Taekwondo (Martial Arts School & After School Program)
“What I love about this place it has everything you need in one place: By far the BEST Taekwondo masters and instructors (we have been to 3 different schools due to work relocations), suitable for all ages, and great family values and discipline!”
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Soodmand Academy
Fitness, Archery, Meditation
“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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Citadel Krav Maga
- Check
- Train
- Learn
“I love the camaraderie here in the studio, the life saving skills I've learned, and the patience and persistence that is instilled in each and every one of us.”
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The Dojo
“Friendly people”
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Beyond Karate
“My son loves spending summers in her camp program and we can't begin to tell you the skills he has learned to become independent.”
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Hawaiian Jujitsu Dojo
“Whether you are concerned with bulling and self-defense or just looking for an enriching activity that mirrors your values at home you cannot go wrong with Hawaiian Jujitsu Dojo.”
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Phase IV
Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts, Triathlon
“Posted a positive comment earlier!”
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Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Feel
- Know
- Parents
“They've done a tremendous job fostering a safe learning environment and creating a family at the gym.”
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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
“The Best hands down”
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Soneca Martial Arts
“Very considerate and passionate about what he does and it shows through his classes!”
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Impact Personal Safety
“I took two Impact Personal Safety classes when I was in my 20s and am now enrolling my children.”
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Ekyotin Muay Thai
“Great atmosphere no tough guy stuff just hard work.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Santa Monica, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$87
Maximum cost
$437
National Average
$138
Avg Per Hour Rates
$58
$115
$173
Typical price range is based on
494 cost profiles
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