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Frazier Martial Arts
“We started with early skills and now have moved up to basic skills where my son is learning not only karate skills but also respect and how to stay safe in an emergency.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Whittier, CA
24 gyms listed · 10 in Whittier · 20 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Prestige Martial Arts
- Team
- TKD
- Confidence
“Have gotten amazing results in a short period of time because there is such an awesome staff that keeps me accountable and makes showing up every morning fun and motivating.”
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Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“If you want to improve your life, be surrounded by amazing people and have a teacher that genuinely cares about his students this is the school for you.”
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Gracie Barra Whittier
- Adults
- Jiu Jitsu
- Energy
“You will gain confidence and lose fat and If you want to compete well get ready with the competition class that has very committed people ready to help you win gold medals.”
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Villa's Taekwondo
“I will forever be grateful for the Villa family's hard work and dedication to their students as well as the amazing friendships my daughter has made since becoming a part of the team.”
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Lighthouse Sports Center LLC
- Ninja
- Coaches
- Happy
“But there's 1 glidge there's an older man teaching in gymnastics he is rude to ask u not to lean on the glass dividers they have, advice is please learn to ask nicely to not lean and maybe signs can help.”
The 24 gyms listed for Whittier, 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: Whittier, CA
10 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Whittier; the other 14 serve Whittier from towns including Los Angeles (24 mi), La Habra (5 mi) and Orange (16 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,618 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (88%) and communication (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "confidence". 19 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the gyms on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 17 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.
Are weekend martial arts classes listed for Whittier?
20 of the 24 gyms put weekend times on the listing. Saturday morning is usually junior classes and an open mat for anyone who wants extra rounds; Sunday is rarer. If your shifts move, ask whether a weekday class you miss can be made up on the weekend.
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Los Angeles Muay Thai
“He is there for what you need, whether it be if your trying to get a good work out in and shed some pounds, or if even if you wanna step inside the ring and compete david is a professional fighter and will get you up to the level you need to be succe...”
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Moorings Powerbox
“The best gym in town!”
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Kali Academy of Mixed Martial Arts
“Had a Great meeting with Bud Thompson who explained to me the concept of Mix martial arts and how it kept him in great shape and healthy at over 90 years old I signed up right then.”
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United School Of Martial Arts Kung-Fu Academy
“Great place for Kung-fu lessons.”
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JKA /WF Los Angeles
“I am grateful that it helps me learn not only karate, but also etiquette and Japanese.”
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Gracie Jiu- Jitsu Whittier
“Learn a lot, coach Jacob is awesome with kids and adults both.”
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Dap Ga Kung-fu
“I said it is never too late to improve my ability to defend myself, and protect those who are dear to me.”
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Academy Of Martial Science
“Boyle Heights was a community unknown to jiu jitsu and Academy of Martial Science has helped to put it on the map and to be a force to be reckoned with.”
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Tiger KIM TAE Kwon DO
- Discipline
- Confidence
“As a former Taekwondo athlete and a school teacher, It's difficult to find TKD schools that offer a mixture of loving discipline, character education, as well as great form and style.”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Mats
- Muay Thai
- Strength and Conditioning
“Walking into Brazilian Top Team wasn't just about learning Jiujitsu and for selfdefense, it was about stepping into a community and supportive team helped me combat stress and improve my overall well-being.”
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Sampa Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts
- Adults
- BJJ
- Parents
“One of the reasons why I chose Sampa was the various classes they provide at different times to accommodate my schedule as well as the family/ team atmosphere and clean/organized facility.”
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Team Kwon Taekwondo Center
“Master Kwon, Master Jasmine and the rest of the staff have been okay with this and emphasize that moving quickly up the belt "ladder" is not the way to address this martial art!”
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Fight Solutions HQ
“Coach Gerson will push you to your limits along all the other coaches physically and mentally, doesn't matter whether you're a pro fighter or you're there to get some cardio done.”
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Pakua OC
- Yoga
- Community
- Studying
“I've studied at Pa Kua of Orange for 20 years and the physical and mental discipline of this work has been an important part of my overall health and well being.”
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OC Martial Arts
“My kid totally loved the 30 mins little ninja class and his instructors, good little work out for him and learned about discipline, self-control, focus, healthy eating.”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Questions
- Learn
- Professor
“Everyone treats each other with great respect and help one another to get better along the journey, nobody here shames anyone, new or current students.”
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Forj Boxing Club & High Performance Center
“Clean and well maintained equipment and facilities.”
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Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
- Facility
- To Learn
- Compete
“I recommend starting as soon as possible, everyone is very chill and good vibe and professor saeed is very knowledgeable very patient and an amazing teacher.”
Martial Arts Training Services in Whittier, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$86
Maximum cost
$433
National Average
$137
Avg Per Hour Rates
$57
$114
$171
Average price range is based on 375 cost profiles
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