Martial Arts Schools in Santa Barbara, CA

25 schools in and around Santa Barbara, 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.

Santa Barbara has about 87,291 residents, which works out to 29 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Santa Barbara Free trial classBJJ / grappling

1113 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2712

🥋 BJJ

+15625073918 Website Directions

Academy Koei Kan Karate Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, Karate

(805) 564-1006 Website Directions

Aikido at Valhalla Karate / taekwondo

1113 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2712

+18053129190 Directions

Aikido of Santa Barbara Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

121 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3303

🥋 Aikido

+18059624741 Website Directions

Capoeira Sul da Bahia Free trial class

100 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2111

+18056375355 Website Directions

Coastal Self Defense Academy Kids classes

339 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-1651

+18052529099 Website Directions

Cornejos and Urrutias Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

720 Bond Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3131

+18054536649 Directions

Enso MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

318 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing, MMA

+18056791656 Website Directions

Goleta Dojo Karate / taekwondo

177 S Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2208

+18053620815 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Muay Thai BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1014 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2711

+18058452272 Directions

Gracie Barra Santa Barbara Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

716 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🥋 BJJ

+18054560803 Website Directions

Guardian Martial Arts

112 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3505

+18053351981 Directions

Hope's Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

112 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

+18056361596 Website Directions

Jang's Soo Bahk Do Karate / taekwondo

529 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-5216

🥋 Karate

+18059626456 Website Directions

Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, Karate

+18056893540 Website Directions

Lau Kune Do Santa Barbara Temple of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

122 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2898

🥋 Kung Fu

+18054521446 Website Directions

Leon Tae Kwon Do Kwan Karate / taekwondo

601 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3217

+18054488430 Directions

Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi and Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo

921 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2701

🥋 Kung Fu

+18058378833 Website Directions

Paragon Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

617 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3001

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing

+18057301927 Website Directions

Pu’u Muay Thai Santa Barbara Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

1107 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🥋 Muay Thai, Boxing, Taekwondo

+18056653311 Website Directions

Santa Barbara Dojo Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

122 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2314

🕒 Mon-Thu 6am-8pm, Fri 6am-6pm, Sat 7am-12pm

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Hapkido

+18059636233 Website Directions

Santa Barbara Kendo Dojo Karate / taekwondo

1015 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Website Directions

Shotoka Karate-do Karate / taekwondo

4317 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-2848

+18059647633 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

3971 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3113

🥋 Boxing, Karate

+18056966820 Website Directions

Valhalla Martial Arts Kickboxing and Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

1113 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

🕒 Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

(805) 687-1514 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 Santa Barbara

How many martial arts schools are there in Santa Barbara?
We list 25 martial arts schools in Santa Barbara with addresses, and 24 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Santa Barbara?
Call ahead — 24 of the 25 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 25 martial arts facilities in Santa Barbara, California, with 24 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.