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Jiu Jitsu Therapy
“This place is a great place to train whether you're new to jiu jitsu or have some experience already.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Watsonville, CA
15 gyms listed · 6 in Watsonville · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Watsonville
“Brad is an amazing coach and makes for a very welcoming atmosphere.”
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Martial Arts School
“This is a great school, the Discipline is Silat this particular style is a very well rounded unique and practical system top notch instruction breaks everything down ,”
Discovery Tae Kwon Do Training Center
“From body coordination to how to follow instructions and how to work as a team and build their self confidence.”
American Tae Kwon DO
“100% recommended, teacher Angel is an excellent teacher, my husband and my children have been with him for two months and he has taught them a lot, he is a responsible and respectful teacher with everyone.”
Black Shadow Tae Kwon Do
The 15 gyms listed for Watsonville, 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: Watsonville, CA
6 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Watsonville; the other 9 serve Watsonville from towns including Gilroy (12 mi), Aptos (7 mi) and Capitola (11 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 420 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 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 Watsonville?
6 of the 15 gyms sit inside Watsonville. 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.
Gilroy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“If you're looking for family , Community and solid instructors this is the place .”
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Antdawg's MMA Training Center
“Knowledgeable instructors along with a family oriented atmosphere make this gym a premier training center.”
Allied MMA
“There are many different martial arts to see what you like and you can come everyday if you wanted too”
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Society
“Coaching is great and very kind they make sure you understand what you're going to do in detail.”
Rod Sanford's Trdtnl Karate
“Sanford's is a great place to go when you want to learn great self-defense, but also go within yourself in an efficient and different way.”
Academy of Martial Arts
Green Forest Temple
“The peace and nature give you the ability to learn what the teacher has to offer.”
Full Circle Martial Arts
Pulido's Pro-Fitness
“Good place for children to learn karate”
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