Martial Arts Schools in East Los Angeles, CA
2 schools in and around East Los Angeles, 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.
HAEMA TAEKWONDO ACADEMY Karate / taekwondo
5646 E Beverly Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Scorpion Mma Akako Mma Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA
1014 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
🥋 BJJ, Grappling, MMA
More schools within 30 miles of East Los Angeles
Only 2 schools listed in East Los Angeles itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from East Los Angeles.
R.S Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo
📍 0.8 mi · 911 S Kern Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022-3013
Villa's Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
📍 1.3 mi · 6536 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022-4623
Jeff Speakman Kenpo 5.0 Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
📍 1.5 mi · 1517 Garfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022-5421
🥋 Karate, Kempo
Five Family Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo
📍 1.7 mi · 1476 Monterey Pass Rd, Monterey Park, CA 91754-3621
East Los Angeles Youth Center Kids classes
📍 1.7 mi · 4300-4410 Dozier St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Renzo Gracie East Los Angeles Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 1.9 mi · 6132 E Washington Blvd, Commerce, CA 90040-2417
🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA
Los Angeles Muay Thai Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 1.9 mi · 1808 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640-4007
🕒 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:30pm
🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA
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
- Monterey Park8
- Montebello2
- Rosemead5
- Alhambra8
- Downey5
- Westminster16
- Los Angeles250
- San Diego189
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