Martial Arts Schools in Escalon, CA
2 schools in and around Escalon, 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.
Escalon has about 7,453 residents, which works out to 27 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Shotokan Karate Academy Escalon Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
1055 Escalon Ave, Escalon, CA 95320-1721
🥋 Karate
More schools within 30 miles of Escalon
Only 2 schools listed in Escalon itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Escalon.
Riverbank Martial Arts Academy
📍 4.9 mi · 6436 Oakdale Rd, Riverbank, CA 95367
Dynamic Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
📍 6.1 mi · 518 Kiernan Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-9330
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, Karate
Ralph Gracie Modesto Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 6.1 mi · 518 Kiernan Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-9330
🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA
Modesto Judo Club Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
📍 6.6 mi · 629 Bangs Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-9517
🥋 BJJ
CrossFit Modesto Krav Maga & Fitness
📍 6.8 mi · 4213 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-1591
West Coast Martial Arts
📍 7.6 mi · 3507 Tully Rd, Modesto, CA 95356-1000
Vanbelle's Ata Black Belt Academy
📍 7.6 mi · 4120 Dale Rd #7, Modesto, CA 95356
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
- Oakdale3
- Ripon3
- Modesto29
- Manteca7
- Ceres2
- Lathrop4
- Los Angeles250
- San Diego189
Good to know about martial arts schools in Escalon
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