Martial Arts Schools in El Cerrito, CA

7 schools in and around El Cerrito, 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 Cerrito has about 26,409 residents, which works out to 27 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

East Bay Judo Institute Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

11165 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530-2157

🥋 Judo

+15102370607 Website Directions

El Cerrito Martial Arts

10400 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530-2829

+15105580406 Website Directions

GenX Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

10777 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

🕒 00am - 8:00pm

🥋 Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Aikido

5109322037 Website Directions

Griffin Performance Judo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

10520 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530-2821

🥋 BJJ, Grappling, Judo

+15105005162 Website Directions

Karatedo Shinyokai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

7512 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530-3746

+15105759253 Website Directions

Team Bolo Martial Arts and Self Defense Free trial class

11876 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530-1752

+15104396888 Website Directions

Wen Wu School Karate / taekwondo

10124 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530-3510

🥋 Kung Fu

+15105241057 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 Cerrito

How many martial arts schools are there in El Cerrito?
We list 7 martial arts schools in El Cerrito with addresses, and 7 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in El Cerrito?
Call ahead — 7 of the 7 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 7 martial arts facilities in El Cerrito, California, with 7 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.