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Essence Jiu Jitsu Walnut Creek
“The gym is kids friendly and their classes for kids are designed for the kids to have fun while learning.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Walnut Creek, CA
3 of these gyms are based in Walnut Creek; the others serve Walnut Creek from towns including Oakland (12 mi), Danville (7 mi) and Berkeley (13 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Starlight Tai Chi
“Sufi makes it so relaxing as you dive into every single move then slowly he helps you to find your coordination and balance.”
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Team TNC
“The dojo feels like my second home and through my training has taught me strength and patience.”
Mixed Martial Arts Bravo Zulu
“He took the time to listen to my concerns and has implemented a training routine to strengthen all the muscles that my physiotherapist had been trying unsuccessfully to do for a year!”
Oakland Kickboxing
“He's welcoming to everyone, and happy to meet you at whatever your fitness level is.”
The 15 gyms listed for Walnut Creek, 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: Walnut Creek, CA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 955 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 11 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 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.
Why are some gyms here outside Walnut Creek?
3 of the 15 gyms sit inside Walnut Creek. The rest come from other towns inside 15 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.
Han Martial Arts
“Talented teachers, friendly staff, family-friendly studio.”
Team Black
“Everyone here has winning records for a reason and it comes back to Dan who cares about his fighters and makes every body feel welcomed.”
Pallen's Martial Arts
“Great and fun teachers, but they also discipline in a way where both parents and kids respect.”
Griffin Judo
“One of the most welcoming and friendly environments to train in as well as knowledgeable instructors.”
Bay Area Martial Arts
“After 2 or 3 yrs, I could see my progress while I was growing up and overall, I was more mature, street-smart, and more fit than the other kids in my Elementary school.”
Aikido of Alamo
“The dojo has a culture / community that encourages caring for and learning from each other.”
Six Blades Jiu Jitsu
“Simply the best instruction from an instructor who is serious about the quality of jiu-jitsu taught at his school.”
Ralph Gracie Berkeley Jiu Jitsu Academy
“This is an amazing place; here, you will learn the true BJJ with Eduardo Fraga, who has over 30 years of teaching BJJ.”
Danville Jiu Jitsu
“We really like how they incorporate no gi wrestling into the curriculum, along with muy thai.”
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