Martial Arts Schools in Soquel, CA
2 schools in and around Soquel, 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 Bujinkan Dojo Karate / taekwondo
2827 S Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA 95073-2065
More schools within 30 miles of Soquel
Only 2 schools listed in Soquel itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Soquel.
Shandokan martial arts healing
📍 0.4 mi · 2232 S Rodeo Gulch Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2037
Claudio Franca Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
📍 1.0 mi · 1658 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1706
Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
📍 1.1 mi · 1570 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1707
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz Kids classesBJJ / grappling
📍 1.4 mi · 1345 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2931
Pathways Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 1.4 mi · 2724 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1433
Niji Dojo Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 1.4 mi · 920 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4457
🥋 Muay Thai, Boxing
FreeFall MMA MMA
📍 1.5 mi · 1280 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3003
🕒 Mon 6pm-9:30pm, Tue 6pm-9:30pm, Wed 6pm-9:30pm, Thu 6pm-9:30pm
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
- Santa Cruz22
- Scotts Valley8
- Felton2
- Watsonville9
- Boulder Creek2
- Los Gatos7
- Los Angeles250
- San Diego189
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