This section lists martial arts studios offering dedicated self-defense instruction for adults and specialized women's safety courses. Programs range from single-day weekend workshops covering practical escape tactics to ongoing weekly classes focused on situational awareness and physical response. Before booking, confirm whether the curriculum focuses on scenario-based real-world defense or standard sport martial arts techniques.
San Diego 11
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Cali Combat Systems: JKD, Inosanto Kali-Silat, Combat Jiu-Jitsu & Krav Maga
10433 Reserve Dr, San Diego, CA 92127-3510
Wed-Thu 7pm-8:30pm, Sun 10:30am-12pm
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Church's ATA Martial Arts
3810 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-3308
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Clark Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1851 San Diego Ave Ste 100B, San Diego, CA 92110
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Full Potential Martial Arts Academy
3323 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-1035
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:13:28 +0000
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Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu in San Diego - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4809 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117-2790
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:40:16 +0000
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Manna's Martial Arts
12285 World Trade Dr, San Diego, CA 92128-3772
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Practical Karate
4170 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117-5203
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Primal Training Center
9811 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131
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RB Training Systems
7894 Ronson Rd, San Diego, CA 92111-1909
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Shaolin Academy Martial Arts
10570 Thornmint Road Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92127
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SwiftKick Martial Arts
16775 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128-2564
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Los Angeles 10
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Aikido Cultural Institute
5058 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-1924
Monday Aikido 6:10 pm - 7:10 pm
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Alonzo Martial Arts
12474 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-5512
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Angel Defense
1835 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035-4600
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Apex MMA Gym
4981 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-1921
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Arnott Kenpo Karate
2012 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041-1239
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Jeff Speakman Kenpo 5.0
1517 Garfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022-5421
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Krav Maga Worldwide West L.A.
11400 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Machatz Urban Self-Defense
12466 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066-5512
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Playa Vista Martial Arts
8801 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045-4834
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Urban Kombat
1428 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
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America Taekwon Do Center
7990 Limonite Ave, Riverside, CA 92509
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Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo
7001 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-4100
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Flow Academy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
3490 Madison St, Riverside, CA 92504-3717
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Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy
3457 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-3218
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Self Defense Fit Lab
3421 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-3201
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Sky Martial Arts - OrangeCrest
19069 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508-9169
San Jose 6
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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
14800 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
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Gloglo Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing & Fitness Academy
95 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112
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Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
478 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95110-2627
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Mightyfist Taekwon-Do
1072 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129-3500
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PDT Bukti Negara San Jose
350 Barack Obama Blvd, San Jose, CA 95126-3620
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San Jose Judo Academy
625 Wool Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95112-2622
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Gracie Barra Valencia
25067 Peachland Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321-2517
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
26360 Diamond Pl, Santa Clarita, CA 91350-2613
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Santa Clarita Valley School of Jujitsu
26620 Valley Center Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91351-2353
Fri 8pm-10pm
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Tiger Crane Martial Arts & Fitness
18348 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3035
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Trident Martial Arts
19247 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-1472
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Ultra Jiu Jitsu Academy
26069 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350-2639
Moorpark 5
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Tang Soo Do University
5285 Kazuko Ct Ste A, Moorpark, CA 93021
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Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
557 New Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021-2001
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Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga
252 W Los Angeles Ave, Moorpark, CA 93021-1889
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Moorpark Krav Maga
530 New Los Angeles Ave Ste 102, Moorpark, CA 93021
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Todai Bujinkan Dojo
6595 Collins Dr C2, Moorpark, CA 93021
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805 Combat Sports
1407 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065-2863
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Cal Coast Martial Arts
585 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065-1865
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Jean Jacques Machado Jiu Jitsu Simi Valley
1407 E Los Angeles Ave Ste J, Simi Valley, CA 93065
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Panthera Fighting Arts
1403 Kuehner Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93063
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Paragon Simi Valley
4210 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063-3300
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Extreme Martial Arts Centers
7530 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-2226
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Family Taekwondo Plus
7831 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-1597
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Marinoble's Martial Arts
7524 Walnut Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95610-1434
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Moore's Martial Arts of Citrus Heights
6917 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-5433
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Netto Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1331 Oliver Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534-3470
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Tony Ramos Kajukenbo Karate
1311 Oliver Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534-3470
monday - thursday: 04:00 pm to 08:30 pm
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Tracy's Karate and Mixed Martial Arts
836 W Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533-5740
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WK Foundation
821 W Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533-5739
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Electric Jiu Jitsu
4972 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649-4421
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Gazze Academy
19400 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-2500
Mon 6am-9pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 3pm-5pm, Sat 9am-11am
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Pa-Kua Martial Arts & Yoga Center
4952 Warner Ave Ste 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
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United Studios of Self Defense
7251 Warner Ave Ste K, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Wed 3:30pm-8:30pm, Thu 3:30pm-7:30pm, Sat 8:30am-12pm
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Green Family Training Center
25290 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-2913
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Karate for Kids Mission Viejo
23351 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Krav Maga of Orange County
24002 Via Fabricante, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-3901
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South Coast Self Defense
28892 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3814
Monterey 4
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Monterey
800 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940-1049
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Monterey Martial Arts
465 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940-2702
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Moore's Shou Shu - Monterey Bay
465 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940-2702
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Ragnarok Athletics
2260 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940-5449
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Alliance BJJ SF Bay
1625 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109-5300
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Bay Jiu-Jitsu
1628 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115-3604
Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm
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Quantum Martial Arts
2390 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1836
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Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy
4801 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118-2910
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Aikido Federation-California
1360 Logan Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Bob White Kenpo Karate Studio
1125 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3993
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Tomacelli Academy: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
2380 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Eastern Ways Martial Arts
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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G-Elite Martial Arts
10461 Grant Line Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624-3798
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Lee's Korean Martial Arts Academy
8835 Sheldon Rd Ste 130, Elk Grove, CA 95624
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Eldred's School of Martial Arts
2315 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027-2715
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Escondido Combat Academy
701 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025-4819
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Scorpius Martial Arts
618 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025-4818
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Peak Performance Center
1031 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404-1611
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The Training Center
1455 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404-1986
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United Studios of Self Defense
1086 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404-2301
Mon 2pm-8pm, Tue 2pm-8pm, Wed 2pm-8pm, Thu 2pm-8pm, Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 9am-1pm
Fresno 3
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American Academy of Martial Arts
2745 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711-3315
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Fresno
689 E Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-2106
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Missing Link MMA
3285 W Sussex Way, Fresno, CA 93722-4930
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Daniel Taylor Karate Training
24318 Hemlock Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92557-7222
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Marcellini's Martial Arts Academy
24471 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
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Sky Martial Arts
14475 Moreno Beach Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92555-8709
Monday 02:00
Murrieta 3
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Final Strike Martial Arts
39520 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563-7713
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SKY Martial Arts - Murrieta
40250 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563-4961
Monday 02:00
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SoCal Krav Maga
39621 Los Alamos Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563-5089
Mon - Fri 9-9 Sat 9-1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Oceanside
3529 Cannon Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056-4979
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Oceanside Jiu Jitsu
1833 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054-3456
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United Studios of Self Defense
4170 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056-6007
Mon - Thurs 12:00 Pm
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Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu
6654 Koll Center Pkwy, Pleasanton, CA 94566-3113
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Wu Xing Do Martial Arts & Fitness
4125 Mohr Ave Ste F, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Kids / Teen Classes: Mon & Wed 4:15-5:15pm
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Wu Xing Do Martial Arts and Fitness
7063 Commerce Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94588-8013
Kids / Teen Classes: Mon & Wed 4:15-5:15pm
Poway 3
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Aftermath Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
12643 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064-4415
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Invictus Krav Maga
12234 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064-4200
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Poway Martial Arts
13246 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064-4634
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Arc Martial Arts
10399 Lemon Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3770
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Javier Vazquez Jiu Jitsu Rancho
9816 Crescent Center Dr #701, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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Resilient Martial Arts and Fitness
9524 19th St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Mon-Fri 3:30-4:20
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Community Martial Arts
2111 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95818-1508
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Eastern Ways Martial Arts
1335 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825-3603
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Moore's Martial Arts of Sacramento
5708 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820-1852
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Academy Koei Kan Karate Do
1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Gracie Barra Santa Barbara
716 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara
1427 San Andres St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Torrance 3
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Black House Torrance
3865 Pacific Coast Hwy, Torrance, CA 90505-5915
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Excellence School of Jiu-Jitsu
22223 Palos Verdes Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505-2016
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South Bay Moo Duk Kwan
1538 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90501-3933
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Gracie Barra Aliso Viejo - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
27062 La Paz Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3041
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:35:50
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National Taekwondo Academy
72 Argonaut, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4144
Alpine 2
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Alpine Jiu-Jitsu
1347 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901-3853
Monday: 5:30 am - 6:30 am
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Explosive Krav Maga
2153 Arnold Way, Alpine, CA 91901-2157
Tues - Thurs 7:00-7:45
Anaheim 2
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Gracie Barra West Anaheim
910 S Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92802-1578
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U.S. Taekwondo
3448 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
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Bakersfield Kokondo
Mill Creek Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 1660 S St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-5325
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Evolution Training Academy
1810 Art St, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2134
Burbank 2
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Burbank Karate & Kobudo
1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
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Masters In Motion
1515 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504-3851
Chico 2
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Chico Kuk Sul Academy
609 Entler Ave, Chico, CA 95928-7438
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FH Defense
848 W 9th St, Chico, CA 95928-6402
Clovis 2
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Clovis
1521 Tollhouse Rd, Clovis, CA 93611-0528
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Guido's Martial Arts Academy
955 Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612-3989
Danville 2
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America's Best Karate
194 Diablo Rd, Danville, CA 94526-3303
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Danville Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, and Kickboxing
542 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville, CA 94526-4075
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Church's Martial Arts
165 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
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USSD - Encinitas, CA
264 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024-2854
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Blackbelt Collective Krav Maga
17010 Magnolia St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3215
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Williams Academy of MMA
8780 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3210
Glendale 2
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Krav Maga Worldwide HQ Training Centers • Glendale
357 Arden Ave, Glendale, CA 91203
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Tanto Jiu-Jitsu
2335 Honolulu Ave, Glendale, CA 91020-2057
Irvine 2
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Gracie Barra Headquarters - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self Defense
14988 Sand Canyon Ave 1, Irvine, CA 92618
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Krav Maga of Orange County
17751 Sky Park Cir, Irvine, CA 92614-6115
La Mesa 2
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5 Elements Martial Arts & Wellness Center
8324 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-2893
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu La Mesa
9138 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Lamorinda Jiu Jitsu & Kickboxing
3400 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549-3896
Mon 6am-6pm, Tue 6am-6pm, Wed 6am-6pm, Thu 6am-6pm, Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm
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Richard Lee's East West Kung Fu
3482 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549-3917
Lakewood 2
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Ardifa Fitness Karate Studio
4129 South St, Lakewood, CA 90712-1000
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US Taekwondo Academy
12233 Centralia St, Lakewood, CA 90715-1646
Modesto 2
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Gracie Academy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1501 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-3169
Mon-Fri 4:30PM To 6:00 PM
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Red Dragon Shou Shu
3012 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350-1448
Monrovia 2
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Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Monrovia
911 S Primrose Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016-8401
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Wushu Unlimited
236 W Maple Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016-3330
Orange 2
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Pakua OC
55 Plaza Sq, Orange, CA 92866-1416
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Tomacelli Academy
940 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868-2889
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Matadero Jiujitsu Academy Placentia
220 W Santa Fe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870-5942
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North Orange County Martial Arts
1521 N Placentia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870-2338
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Elite Martial Arts and Fitness
4370 Golden Center Dr, Placerville, CA 95667-6281
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New Man's Karate
4568 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Redlands 2
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JJ Jiu-Jitsu & Taekwondo
1528 Barton Rd, Redlands, CA 92373
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Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Redlands
27621 San Bernardino Ave, Kids Zone, Redlands, CA 92374
Reseda 2
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Krav Maga
6900 Canby Ave Ste 105, Reseda, CA 91335
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Magda Institute
7255 Canby Ave, Reseda, CA 91335-3003
Saturday 12:30pm-5:30pm
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K S Choi Tae-Kwon Do Center
27470 Indian Peak Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-3556
Mon: 2:30 – 8:00 PM
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Palos Verdes Jiu-Jitsu by Caique
27470 Indian Peak Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-3556
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Charles Gracie San Mateo Academy
174 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-2208
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Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy
25 43rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403-5191
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Claudio Franca
1658 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1706
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Santa Cruz
1345 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2931
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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
2110 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Martial Arts Academy
604 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Krav Maga Self Defense & Fitness
15250 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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Krav Maga Worldwide Sherman Oaks
15233 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Tustin 2
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Legacy Martial Arts Training Center
17321 E 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780-7919
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Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios
13112 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780-3425
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Atlas Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
2068 Harbison Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687-3901
Wed 3pm-9:30pm, Mon,Wed,Fri 6:30am-8pm, Tue,Thu 12pm-8:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm
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Tracy's Karate & Mixed Martial Arts Studios
890 Alamo Dr, Vacaville, CA 95688-5313
Vallejo 2
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School of Chinese Martial Arts Hei Long
340 Georgia St, Vallejo, CA 94590
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Tracy's Karate Studios
911 Tennessee St, Vallejo, CA 94590
Ventura 2
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Evolve Jiu Jitsu Ventura
3605 Arundell Cir, Ventura, CA 93003-4976
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Ignite ATA Martial Arts
4535 McGrath St, Ventura, CA 93003-6494
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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Watsonville
523 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076-4301
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Jiu Jitsu Therapy
25 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076-2403
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Gracie Barra Yorba Linda
18551 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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United Studios of Self Defense
4965 Yorba Ranch Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92887-2548
Mon 12pm-8pm, Tue 12pm-8pm, Wed 12pm-8pm, Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Acton 1
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Acton Karate and Krav Maga
33324 Santiago Rd, Acton, CA 93510
Alamo 1
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Richard Lee's East-West Kung Fu
3000 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507-1572
Albany 1
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Golden Lion Martial Arts School
1031 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706-2225
Altadena 1
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
2333 N Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
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American Canyon ATA Martial Arts
11 Poco Way, American Canyon, CA 94503-1136
Arcata 1
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Humboldt Jiu Jitsu
1041 F St, Arcata, CA 95521-5811
Atwater 1
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Modern Warrior Martial Arts Academy
1175 Broadway Ave, Atwater, CA 95301-4326
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Olympian Taekwondo Center
9112 Alondra Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706-4208
Berkeley 1
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WingChun Berkeley
1380 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
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Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy
13089 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9119
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Scholars Academy
3840 Balfour Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513
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USSD Burlingame
1345 Howard Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
Burney 1
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LongShot MMA
37067 CA-299 E, Burney, CA 96013-4214
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Panther Martial Arts Center
2245 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010-6654
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Excel Taekwondo Center
21120 Vanowen St, Canoga Park, CA 91303-2821
5pm - 9pm
Carlsbad 1
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Japan Karate-Do Organization Carlsbad
6108 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011-1044
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Fair Oaks Family Taekwondo
7909 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608-6771
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Gregoire Combatives
35887 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Chino 1
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Universal Martial Arts Centers
14598 Pipeline Ave, Chino, CA 91710-5635
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Gracie Eastlake Jiu Jitsu
2429 Fenton St Ste 5, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Concord 1
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Dogo Krav Maga
4330 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94521-2866
Covina 1
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Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts & Fitness
964 N Grand Ave, Covina, CA 91724-2045
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Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5903 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Davis 1
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Tracy's Karate Studios
706 5th St, Davis, CA 95616-4142
Dixon 1
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Ramtown Karate
1680 N Lincoln St, Dixon, CA 95620
Duarte 1
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MG Kenpo Academy
1740 Huntington Dr, Duarte, CA 91010
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Scorpion Mma Akako Mma
1014 S Atlantic Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
El Cajon 1
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James Martial Arts Academy
2356 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020-2103
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El Dorado Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
4511 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-9804
El Monte 1
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El Monte Jiujitsu
10904 Main St, El Monte, CA 91731-2616
Felton 1
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Oakstrong Martial Arts
6191 CA-9, Felton, CA 95018-9701
Folsom 1
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Eastern Ways Martial Arts
47 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630-2672
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Grass Valley Aikikai
13342 Grass Valley Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945-9106
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Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
1219 W Lomita Blvd, Harbor City, CA 90710
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Silva Taekwondo
979 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302-2207
La Jolla 1
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Krav Maga San Diego
4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037-1348
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Us Tae Kwon Do Center
15532 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638-5414
La Verne 1
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Chozen Martial Arts Academy
670 Arrow Hwy, La Verne, CA 91750-5101
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RMV SMA
30915 Gateway Pl, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694-1858
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Cho's Academy - Martial Arts & Self Defense
1966 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
26945 Cabot Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-7009
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Laguna Kickboxing
30232 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-2366
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Gracie Barra Lake Elsinore
109 S Main St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530-4128
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United Studios of Self Defense (USSD) - Lake Forest
22741 Lambert St, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1617
Lincoln 1
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Lincoln Jiu Jitsu Academy
170 Gateway Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648-3320
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United Studios of Self Defense - Livermore
4429 1st St, Livermore, CA 94551
Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-08:30 pm
Lomita 1
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Caique Jiu Jitsu
24831 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717-1525
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All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio
15545 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032-2567
Los Osos 1
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Bayside Martial Arts
1200 2nd St, Los Osos, CA 93402-1110
Madera 1
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The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness
1600 Howard Rd, Madera, CA 93637-5129
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United Studios Self Defense
409 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025-5240
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DNA Jiujitsu
8851 Central Ave, Montclair, CA 91763-1658
Mon 4pm-9pm, Tue 4pm-9pm, Wed 4pm-9pm, Thu 4pm-9pm, Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Tandez Academy of Martial Arts
1931 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043-2557
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:21
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Mount Shasta Martial Arts Program
612 S Mt Shasta Blvd, Mt Shasta, CA 96067-2530
Napa 1
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Red Dragon Karate
2000 W Pueblo Ave, Napa, CA 94558
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:11
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Gold Country Kuk Sool Won
127 Argall Way, Nevada City, CA 95959-3001
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Sunrise Martial Arts
3810 E Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625-2524
Nipomo 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Nipomo
670 S Frontage Rd, Nipomo, CA 93444-9148
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Combatives Academy
10426 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601-2217
Oakland 1
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Hand To Hand Kajukenbo Self Defense Center
5680 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608-2732
Ontario 1
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Golden Tiger Martial Art
1240 E Locust St, Ontario, CA 91761-4546
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Moore's Martial Arts
156 Fountain Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2736
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Silicon Valley Karate
4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4760
Pasadena 1
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Kenpo Pasadena
1614 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104-2746
Petaluma 1
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Academy of Jeet Kune Do Sciences
224 Weller St, Petaluma, CA 94952
7:30pm - 9pm
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Team Black
1150 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565-2667
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Lee's Korean Martial Arts
2801 Zinfandel Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-5664
Redding 1
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Scott Halsey's Kenpo Karate
1770 Pleasant St, Redding, CA 96001-2327
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Afro Bushido Academy, SPC
2699 Spring St, Redwood City, CA 94063-3521
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Novascone's ATA Martial Arts
640 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-5029
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Extreme Martial Arts Center
107 S Harding Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678
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The Dojo
9 Ross Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960-2810
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Guillobel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1021 Calle Recodo, San Clemente, CA 92673-6237
San Lorenzo 1
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InNae Academy of Martial Arts
15911 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580-1539
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Realm Martial Arts
100 N Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069-1279
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Richard Lee's East West Kung Fu
2242 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583
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Tactica & Krav Maga Institute
1171 Homestead Rd Ste 125, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Saratoga 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Saratoga
14440 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070-6040
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Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Scotts Valley
6006 La Madrona Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Refuge Jiu Jitsu
3342 Coach Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682-8453
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G3 Academy of Martial Arts
303 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2357
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Brazilian Top Team
2680 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755-2020
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Escobar Training Grounds
972 Tallac Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7995
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Bill Grossman's School of Kenpo Karate
114 Hazelwood Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080-5720
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House of Discipline
637 Sweetwater Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91977-5628
Upland 1
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Excel Taekwondo Academy
659 E 15th St, Upland, CA 91786
Van Nuys 1
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House of Champions Academy of Martial Arts
17228 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91406-2103
Visalia 1
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Resilience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
6624 W Pershing Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
Vista 1
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vista
602 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084-5546
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Cutting Edge Karate
23233 Saticoy St Ste 114, West Hills, CA 91304
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Israeli Martial Arts Academy
30961 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361-4618
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Jin Pal Hapkido
14871 Moran St, Westminster, CA 92683
Whittier 1
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Kenpo 5.0
10722 Beverly Blvd, Whittier, CA 90601-2000
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Wildomar 1
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SKY Martial Arts
32294 Clinton Keith Rd, Wildomar, CA 92595-7315
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WILMINGTON KARATE CLUB
612 W E St, Wilmington, CA 90744
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- Traditional Martial Arts Schools2,046
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Good to know
How much do self-defense classes usually cost?
Single-day workshops typically cost between $25 and $75 per participant for a 2-to-4-hour session. Ongoing monthly membership programs range from $100 to $180 per month, often including access to regular martial arts classes.
Do I need prior martial arts experience to join?
No, beginner self-defense courses require zero prior martial arts or combat experience. Instructors teach simple, high-leverage movements and situational awareness concepts designed for people of all fitness levels.
What should I wear to my first self-defense class?
Wear flexible athletic clothing such as a t-shirt, athletic pants or leggings, and clean sneakers. Remove all jewelry, watches, and hair accessories with sharp edges before training to prevent injury during practical drills.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in California can browse 276 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in California should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 276 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.