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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.

Cobra Kai San Soo Martial Arts

9698 Haddon Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331

+17472252626 Directions

San Fernando Valley Judo Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

12953 Branford St, Pacoima, CA 91331

Website Directions

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

+18189064997 Website Directions

San Fernando Valley Kendo Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.7 mi · 8850 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) 555-1212 Directions

Valley Judo Institute Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.8 mi · 8850 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352-2516

+18183516651 Website Directions

Alliance Jiu Jitsu San Fernando Valley Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 1.9 mi · 9700 Woodman Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91331

🥋 BJJ

+18184725070 Website Directions

Gevorgyan Martial Arts Academy

📍 2.6 mi · 8160 Van Nuys Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91402-4806

+17472647919 Directions

Muay Thai Kickboxing Gym Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 2.6 mi · 7405 Bellaire Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605-4304

🥋 Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing

+18189822790 Website Directions

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

+17479995559 Website Directions

Liberta fitness

📍 2.9 mi · 11220 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91340-4334

+19096301724 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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