🏆 The 10 Best Martial Arts Schools in California — 2026
We compared all 4701 schools in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated August 2026.
#1 · Kings MMA Anaheim - Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai & MMA - Beneil DariushAnaheim BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
#2 · Rounders MMA and Boxing Brazilian Jiu-JitsuSanta Ana BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
#3 · American Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu JitsuSan Diego BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
#4 · Zacharatos Karate Kickboxing/MMA & SoccerCalabasas Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
#5 · Fred Villari’s Studios of Self Defense Karate Kung Fu Jiu JitsuGlendale BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
#6 · JJ Jiu-Jitsu & TaekwondoRedlands BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
#7 · West Coast Jiu Jitsu and Muay ThaiOxnard BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
#8 · Academy of Striking & GrapplingMoreno Valley BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
#9 · Academy Jiu-Jitsu and KickboxingDowney BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
#10 · Cleber Luciano BJJ & MMAHuntington Beach BJJ / grapplingMMA
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posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.