Martial Arts Schools in Santa Cruz, CA
22 schools in and around Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz has about 62,581 residents, which works out to 35 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
1570 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1707
Aikido of Santa Cruz Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
306 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3719
Claudio Franca Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
1658 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1706
FreeFall MMA MMA
1280 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3003
🕒 Mon 6pm-9:30pm, Tue 6pm-9:30pm, Wed 6pm-9:30pm, Thu 6pm-9:30pm
Garth Taylor Jiu-Jitsu and Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
403 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5862
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz Kids classesBJJ / grappling
1345 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2931
High Caliber Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
2929 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5709
Korean Martial Arts Academy
3702 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-5138
Laird's Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
175 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3967
Minorsan Self-Defense & Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
1320 Mission St, Ste 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Niji Dojo Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
920 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4457
🥋 Muay Thai, Boxing
Pacific Coast Judo Karate / taekwondo
175 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3967
Pathways Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
2724 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1433
San Soo Santa Cruz BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
509 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5823
Sandro Batata BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
1703 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4763
Santa Cruz Capoeira Kids classes
207 McPherson St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5863
🕒 MON & WED 5-6PM
Shandokan martial arts healing
2232 S Rodeo Gulch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2037
Six Animals Kung Fu Karate / taekwondo
738 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Westside Aikido Karate / taekwondo
2330 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5246
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
- Soquel2
- Scotts Valley8
- Felton2
- Boulder Creek2
- Watsonville9
- Los Gatos7
- Los Angeles250
- San Diego189
Good to know about martial arts schools in Santa Cruz
How many martial arts schools are there in Santa Cruz?
We list 22 martial arts schools in Santa Cruz with addresses, and 21 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Santa Cruz?
Call ahead — 21 of the 22 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 22 martial arts facilities in Santa Cruz, California, with 21 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.