Frazier Martial Arts
“They truly care about the kids and teaching them life skills while having fun!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Whittier, CA
15 gyms listed · 7 in Whittier · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Summit Martial Arts
“Prestige is a solid team, Master Nam is a great instructor, he and his apprentices definitely instill discipline, respect and confidence in the students, this is evident within the group of students we have interacted with from multiple divisions.”
Gracie Barra Whittier
“The coaches have a lot of patience for the children and work on motivating them to continue practicing.”
Tillis Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“This place has the most amazing instructors and coaches that make anyone, especially girls feel safe and at home.”
GC Krav Maga
“Patient, insightful and does a good mix of technique training and just out right fight/reaction training.”
Victory Taekwondo Center
“My daughter has been going for three months now and has learned so much the instructors teach well I am very pleased”
The 15 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
7 of the 15 gyms we list are based in Whittier; the other 8 serve Whittier from towns including La Habra (5 mi), Montebello (6 mi) and Rowland Heights (7 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,213 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (89%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 4 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; 11 list a public email and 4 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?
13 of the 15 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.
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.”
Los Angeles Muay Thai
“Very great ladies Cardio class !!”
Moorings Powerbox
“Chris has patience , finess, and skilled in his craft.”
Gracie Jiu- Jitsu Whittier
“Learn a lot, coach Jacob is awesome with kids and adults both.”
Matadero Whittier LLC
“The training sessions are engaging and challenging, making it an excellent way to stay fit while learning valuable self-defense skills.”
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.”
Team Kwon Taekwondo Center
“They've done such a great job teaching out kids not only TKD but also discipline, respect, and building up their confidence.”
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Higher Ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“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.”
Checkmat Anaheim / Neezam Jiu Jitsu School
“The teacher is very kind and very patient with the children, the environment It's very nice and I love seeing how he is learning discipline, becoming stronger and more confident about knowing how to defend himself.”
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