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Martial Arts Schools in Sylmar, CA

2 schools in and around Sylmar, 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.

Dragon Mu Sool Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

13788 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342-3375

🕒 Mon-Fri 5am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm

🥋 Karate

+18188552221 Website Directions

Phoenix Tactical Solutions. Kids classes

12651 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342-6311

+17473338221 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Sylmar

Only 2 schools listed in Sylmar itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Sylmar.

TOTAL Jiu-Jitsu Los Angeles BJJ / grappling

📍 1.8 mi · 1021 N Brand Blvd, San Fernando, CA 91340-1321

🥋 BJJ

+13239997888 Website Directions

San Fernando KNMA Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.2 mi · 777 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340-2138

🥋 Judo, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido

+18183078325 Website Directions

Fenix Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.0 mi · 1115 Celis St, San Fernando, CA 91340-3201

+18182985573 Directions

Liberta fitness

📍 3.6 mi · 11220 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91340-4334

+19096301724 Website Directions

Cobra Kai San Soo Martial Arts

📍 4.0 mi · 9698 Haddon Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331

+17472252626 Directions

San Fernando Valley Judo Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.4 mi · 12953 Branford St, Pacoima, CA 91331

Website Directions

L.A. Shaolin Studios Ltd. Kids classesFree trial class

📍 4.5 mi · 15235 Brand Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91345-1423

+18189620205 Website Directions

Phenom Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 4.5 mi · 15230 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1108

🥋 BJJ

+18183650999 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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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.

What is a mixed martial artist?
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