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Martial Arts Schools in Fairfax, CA

2 schools in and around Fairfax, 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.

Fairfax has about 7,476 residents, which works out to 27 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Black Sheep Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

765 Center Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930-1764

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling

+14158477201 Website Directions

Wisdom Warrior Training Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

9 Crescent Ln, Fairfax, CA 94930-1837

🥋 Grappling, Boxing, Kung Fu

+14154532057 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Fairfax

Only 2 schools listed in Fairfax itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Fairfax.

United Studios of Self Defense

📍 1.2 mi · 874 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

+14154851316 Directions

United Studios of Self Defense San Anselmo

📍 1.5 mi · 42 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960-2415

+14154851316 Directions

The Dojo Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.5 mi · 9 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960-2810

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, Kung Fu

+14154828182 Website Directions

Capoeira Recomeço Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.6 mi · Archie Williams High School, 1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

+14154979709 Website Directions

Old School Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 1.8 mi · 222 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960-2416

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai

+14154561557 Website Directions

Kim's Martial Arts Institute

📍 1.9 mi · 85 Red Hill Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960-2423

+14154550471 Website Directions

North Bay MMA MMA

📍 2.8 mi · Garvin Ave., San Rafael, CA 94903

+14152598917 Website Directions

Kentfield Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 2.9 mi · 941 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Greenbrae, CA 94904-1597

+14154558018 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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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.

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