T.o.westlake Karate Studio
“Our kids enjoyed the traditional structure they provided while still keeping it fun .”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Thousand Oaks, CA
15 gyms listed · 6 in Thousand Oaks · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks
“If you are looking for a place to begin your jiujitsu experience and or continue your journey in bjj.”
Morumbi Jiu Jitsu & Fitness Academy
“Everyone, from white to black belt, is intent on helping others improve and succeed.”
10th Planet Thousand Oaks
“The coaches are amazing and extremely knowledgeable.”
Iron Circle Martial Arts
“Having the privilege of coming from a family that collectively not only studied Tae Kwon Do (and other Martial Arts) from ages 4 and up, achieved higher than 4th Dan, and founded a successful Tae Kwon Do school in the 1980's, I can humbly and honestly say that Iron Circle Martial Arts offers you and your family the most complete, the most balanced, and the most currently relevant path towards self-confidence, self-reliance and peace of mind (for all concerned Mothers and Fathers).”
Step It Up Muay Thai & Fitness
“As a therapist, what I appreciate most about Jon, is his way of helping me push through psychological barriers to help me fight more efficiently without going to my automatic freeze response when sparring.”
The 15 gyms listed for Thousand Oaks, 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: Thousand Oaks, CA
6 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Thousand Oaks; the other 9 serve Thousand Oaks from towns including Simi Valley (9 mi), Moorpark (6 mi) and Agoura Hills (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,094 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 6 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Thousand Oaks?
6 of the 15 gyms sit inside Thousand Oaks. The rest come from other towns inside 10 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
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Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley
“My niece and nephew have been taking classes for almost a year and praise Master Dante and Master Hwang teaching!”
American Martial Arts Academy
“Both kids have received best possible martial arts training as well as benefited from their other enrichment programs, including art, piano, language, tutoring ,etc.”
Tae Ryong Taekwondo School
“My son enjoys the class and at the same time he plays and learn with other kids.”
805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Both my sons have been training here for over a year & I can't say enough great things about them, their kid classes are incredible & the professor's are top notch..”
Camarillo Shotokan Karate
“Sensei is phenomenal at developing the little kiddos!”
Kraken Martial Arts Academy
“Eversince my son started their program, he gained self-confidence and became more disciplined.”
Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
“I have witnessed immense positive development in my son's confidence and character since joining this studio a couple years back and would recommend to anyone interested in trying it out!”
Gracie Barra Agoura
“The instructors are incredibly patient and supportive, and they've created a fun and safe learning environment that has really helped my son to develop his skills and confidence.”
Akxe Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Awesome people, very welcoming, they are excited to teach and have new people including the students.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms in and near Thousand Oaks
- “We would recommend this studio to anyone interested in teaching their children discipline, respect for self and others, and also for learning how to defend themselves.” — from a review of T.o.westlake Karate Studio
- “My son is 6 and he is learning discipline, building confidence and having tons of fun at Tae Ryong.” — from a review of Tae Ryong Taekwondo School
- “This place is awesome- the best coaches! It’s a great environment for kids to learn jiu jitsu, with some discipline and lots of fun added in.” — from a review of Gracie Barra Agoura
- “The amount of discipline and fun taught by the instructors and leaders is definitely worth it.” — from a review of Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley
- “With help of the instructors, he quickly built up his confidence and learned the importance of focus and discipline, while having fun too!” — from a review of Tae Ryong Taekwondo School
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