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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

+13233857262 Directions

Scorpion Mma Akako Mma Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1014 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022

🥋 BJJ, Grappling, MMA

Website Directions

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.

We Train Here

📍 0.8 mi · 5161 Pomona Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022-1749

+13236858399 Directions

R.S Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

📍 0.8 mi · 911 S Kern Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022-3013

+13235175432 Directions

Villa's Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 1.3 mi · 6536 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022-4623

+13232535451 Website Directions

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

+16268316953 Website Directions

Five Family Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.7 mi · 1476 Monterey Pass Rd, Monterey Park, CA 91754-3621

+16267313898 Directions

East Los Angeles Youth Center Kids classes

📍 1.7 mi · 4300-4410 Dozier St, Los Angeles, CA 90022

(323) 269-4205 Website Directions

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

+15624401458 Website Directions

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

+13232281969 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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