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Martial Arts Schools in Boulder Creek, CA

2 schools in and around Boulder Creek, 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.

Iwae Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

210 Overlook Dr, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9545

+18313591270 Website Directions

Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy

13089 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9119

+18317034372 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Boulder Creek

Only 2 schools listed in Boulder Creek itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Boulder Creek.

Oakstrong Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 5.8 mi · 6191 CA-9, Felton, CA 95018-9701

🥋 Karate

+18312522628 Website Directions

Santa Cruz Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 5.9 mi · 6116 CA-9, Felton, CA 95018-9709

🥋 BJJ, Judo, Taekwondo, Hapkido

+18317047163 Website Directions

Capoeira Brasil 831

📍 7.1 mi · 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4036

+18313323684 Directions

Ultimate BJJ BJJ / grappling

📍 7.2 mi · 269 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4000

+18312347745 Website Directions

Choi's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 7.4 mi · 230 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4034

+18314381765 Website Directions

WingChun Santa Cruz

📍 7.5 mi · 218 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-4031

+18315882336 Website Directions

Innovative Martial Arts

📍 7.5 mi · 216 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

+18314385425 Website Directions

Dragon Martial Arts Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 7.6 mi · 5276 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066-3549

+18315667799 Website Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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