Martial Arts Schools in Monterey, CA

7 schools in and around Monterey, 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.

Monterey has about 29,015 residents, which works out to 24 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

AOE Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2440 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940-6831

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+18319158858 Website Directions

Aikido of Monterey Karate / taekwondo

1251 10th St, Monterey, CA 93940

🥋 Aikido

(831) 375-8106 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Monterey Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

800 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940-1049

🥋 BJJ

+18313329876 Website Directions

Monterey Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

465 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940-2702

🥋 MMA

+18316417342 Website Directions

Moore's Shou Shu - Monterey Bay Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

465 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940-2702

🥋 MMA

Website Directions

Ragnarok Athletics Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

2260 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940-5449

🥋 Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA

+18312754767 Website Directions

Yosokan Dojo Martial Arts Center Karate / taekwondo

2150 Garden Rd, Monterey, CA 93940-5327

+18319170448 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 Monterey

How many martial arts schools are there in Monterey?
We list 7 martial arts schools in Monterey with addresses, and 6 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Monterey?
Call ahead — 6 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 Monterey, California, with 6 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.