Martial Arts Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA

13 schools in and around San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo has about 49,729 residents, which works out to 26 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Aikido Central Coast Karate / taekwondo

1166 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

🕒 6-8 pm

🥋 Aikido

(805) 242-8184 Website Directions

Aikido Of San Luis Obispo Karate / taekwondo

209 Bonetti Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

8055448866 Directions

C4 Martial Arts

3589 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7339

+18057125547 Directions

Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Kodokai Hombu Dojo Karate / taekwondo

6996 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

+18053054701 Website Directions

Elite Muay Thai Academy Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

235 Tank Farm Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7540

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai

+18055344157 Website Directions

Kiryu Aikido - San Luis Obispo Karate / taekwondo

795 Buckley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

🥋 Aikido

+17205880798 Website Directions

Koeikanslo

3468 Sacramento Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7166

+18055437222 Website Directions

Loba Muay Thai Muay thai / kickboxing

San Luis Obispo, CA

+18052156664 Directions

Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

872 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1763

+18053161055 Directions

Pit.Fit Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

3536 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+18052422032 Website Directions

SDS-Krav Maga

3250 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

+18052423075 Directions

The Pit S.L.O.

1285 Laurel Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 549-8800 Directions

US Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2701 McMillan Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4739

🥋 BJJ, Judo, MMA, Karate, Aikido

+18054713418 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 San Luis Obispo

How many martial arts schools are there in San Luis Obispo?
We list 13 martial arts schools in San Luis Obispo with addresses, and 13 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in San Luis Obispo?
Call ahead — 13 of the 13 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.

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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 13 martial arts facilities in San Luis Obispo, California, with 13 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.