Martial Arts Schools in Dana Point, CA
2 schools in and around Dana Point, 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.
Dana Point has about 32,585 residents, which works out to 6.1 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Gracie Barra Dana Point Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
34085 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-2764
🥋 BJJ
More schools within 30 miles of Dana Point
Only 2 schools listed in Dana Point itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Dana Point.
Well Rounded Heroes Academy Of Martial Arts
📍 2.0 mi · 33155 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-4829
Rafael Groundwork Kids classesBJJ / grappling
📍 2.2 mi · 32382 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-4029
🥋 BJJ
Sunrise Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
📍 2.8 mi · 638 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673-2843
Groundwork Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
📍 2.9 mi · 32261 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3746
🥋 BJJ
Zen Dojos Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
📍 3.1 mi · 31888 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
🥋 Karate, Krav Maga
California Krav Maga Kids classes
📍 3.1 mi · 31888 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
🥋 Krav Maga
Optimus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 3.1 mi · 31151 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-4101
🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA
4Leaders Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
📍 3.2 mi · 31882 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3225
🥋 BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo
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
- San Juan Capistrano7
- San Clemente7
- Laguna Niguel8
- Laguna Beach4
- Ladera Ranch3
- Aliso Viejo7
- Los Angeles250
- San Diego189
Good to know about martial arts schools in Dana Point
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