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Martial Arts Schools in Santa Monica, CA

23 schools in and around Santa Monica, 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 Monica has about 90,729 residents, which works out to 25 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Beijing Tai Chi & Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

1718 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 396-8482 Website Directions

Beyond Karate Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

2358 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1755

+13108968461 Website Directions

CJJF SANTA MONICA, CA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

320 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

+17148721604 Website Directions

Capoeira Besouro Free trial class

2116 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1718

+13104827834 Website Directions

Champion’s Sōl Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1108

Website Directions

Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Karate / taekwondo

2202 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1720

+13103996955 Website Directions

Hanshi Karate Karate / taekwondo

1320 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1006

+13102454712 Directions

King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2110 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

+13108288818 Website Directions

La Institute of Martial Arts

1207 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 229-5300 Website Directions

Longevity Martial Arts Centers Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1606 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

+13103945188 Website Directions

Los Angeles Shaolin Wugong & Tai Chi Academy Karate / taekwondo

1732 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404-3917

🥋 Kung Fu

+13106636688 Website Directions

Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

604 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 555-1212 Website Directions

MuDo Integrated Martial Art Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

1828 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-4506

+13109805790 Website Directions

Mushin Hapkido Karate / taekwondo

3015 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

+13104285614 Directions

REKM Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

1919 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2811

+13109155199 Website Directions

Santa Monica Dojo (Shotokan Karate) Karate / taekwondo

1218 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

+13103958545 Directions

Santa Monica Kung Fu School Karate / taekwondo

2828 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

3109175511 Directions

Santa Monica Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo

1709 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404-4021

🥋 Karate

+12134370988 Website Directions

Santa Monica Striking Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing

316 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1108

+12135076163 Website Directions

Soneca Martial Arts

3131 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2507

+13103847217 Website Directions

Street Sports Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

3011 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

+13103965287 Website Directions

Waza Project Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

1335 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1362

+14244164569 Website Directions

World Budo Arts Karate / taekwondo

2202 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1720

🥋 Karate

+13104181384 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 Monica

How many martial arts schools are there in Santa Monica?
We list 23 martial arts schools in Santa Monica with addresses, and 22 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Santa Monica?
Call ahead — 22 of the 23 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 23 martial arts facilities in Santa Monica, California, with 22 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.

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