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Martial Arts Schools in Palo Alto, CA

9 schools in and around Palo Alto, 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.

Palo Alto has about 67,658 residents, which works out to 13 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

2695 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2516

+14083048200 Website Directions

Palo Alto Judo Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2751 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303

🕒 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Website Directions

Palo Alto Soo Bahk Do

4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4760

+16503916840 Website Directions

Punchville

470 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1707

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Ranger Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4760

+14089057589 Website Directions

Silicon Valley Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4760

+16505803696 Website Directions

Taekwon Tigers Palo Alto Karate / taekwondoMMA

3567 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2806

+16503333030 Website Directions

Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto

4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4760

+16503279350 Website Directions

Wushu Central Martial Arts Academy

2741 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2566

+14087623105 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 Palo Alto

How many martial arts schools are there in Palo Alto?
We list 9 martial arts schools in Palo Alto with addresses, and 7 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Palo Alto?
Call ahead — 7 of the 9 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 9 martial arts facilities in Palo Alto, California, with 7 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.

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