Martial Arts Schools in El Cajon, CA

11 schools in and around El Cajon, 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.

El Cajon has about 103,291 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Adayama Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2656-104 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling

+18583534140 Website Directions

Aspire Martial Arts

2990 Jamacha Rd Ste #180, El Cajon, CA 92019

6193033725 Website Directions

East County BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

1265 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020-7711

🥋 BJJ, MMA

+18583808263 Website Directions

IYC Krav Maga

El Cajon, CA

+16193791605 Directions

James Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

2356 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020-2103

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Kempo

+18338940191 Website Directions

Pacific Martial Arts Foundation

2253 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020-2102

+16194656770 Website Directions

San Diego Fight Club

1301 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021-1582

+16192063589 Website Directions

School of Chivalry

1987 Friendship Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020-1166

Website Directions

Silva Jiu Jitsu Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

1043 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021-4804

🕒 4:15pm - 5:00pm

🥋 BJJ, Judo

+16192512117 Website Directions

Switch Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

109 Rea Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020-3918

🥋 BJJ, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+16193346871 Website Directions

White Dragon Martial Arts of East County

1331 N Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020-1528

+16194411144 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in El Cajon

How many martial arts schools are there in El Cajon?
We list 11 martial arts schools in El Cajon with addresses, and 10 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in El Cajon?
Call ahead — 10 of the 11 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 11 martial arts facilities in El Cajon, California, with 10 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.