Martial Arts Schools in Pacoima, CA
2 schools in and around Pacoima, 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.
San Fernando Valley Judo Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
12953 Branford St, Pacoima, CA 91331
More schools within 30 miles of Pacoima
Only 2 schools listed in Pacoima itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Pacoima.
Shoshin Kai International Karate / taekwondo
📍 1.6 mi · 9058 Woodman Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91331-6403
San Fernando Valley Kendo Dojo Karate / taekwondo
📍 1.7 mi · 8850 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Valley Judo Institute Karate / taekwondo
📍 1.8 mi · 8850 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352-2516
Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Fernando Valley Kids classesBJJ / grappling
📍 1.9 mi · 9700 Woodman Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91331
🥋 BJJ
Gevorgyan Martial Arts Academy
📍 2.6 mi · 8160 Van Nuys Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91402-4806
Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym Muay thai / kickboxing
📍 2.6 mi · 7405 Bellaire Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605-4304
🥋 Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing
Champions Sport Complex Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 2.8 mi · 7283 Bellaire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91605-4247
🥋 Wrestling, Judo, Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate
Liberta fitness
📍 2.9 mi · 11220 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91340-4334
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
- Sun Valley2
- San Fernando3
- Mission Hills2
- Sylmar2
- Van Nuys8
- Granada Hills3
- Los Angeles250
- San Diego189
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