Martial Arts Schools in Altadena, CA
2 schools in and around Altadena, California — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
2333 N Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
🥋 BJJ, MMA
Two Dragons Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2490 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001-2446
🕒 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:48:29
🥋 Tai Chi
More schools within 30 miles of Altadena
Only 2 schools listed in Altadena itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Altadena.
National TaeKwonDo Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 1.3 mi · 1324 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Red Dragon Karate Pasadena Karate / taekwondo
📍 1.4 mi · 1259 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104-2855
Kenpo Pasadena Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
📍 1.5 mi · 1614 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104-2746
Lion Heart Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
📍 1.6 mi · 1790 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104-2753
TMAX -Pasadena Kids classes
📍 1.6 mi · 1790 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104-2753
Legacy Kenpo Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
📍 1.7 mi · 2062 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
California statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in California1405
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in California1692
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in California2046
- MMA Gyms in California651
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in California66
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in California199
Nearby in California
- San Francisco115
- San Jose108
- Pasadena36
- La Canada Flintridge3
- Sierra Madre2
- San Gabriel6
- La Crescenta2
- Westminster16
- Los Angeles250
- San Diego189
Good to know about martial arts schools in Altadena
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