Martial Arts Schools near East Los Angeles

“If you're looking for a martial arts academy In east LA this place is for you and instructed by sensei orlando aka the scorpion“

“My boys have been here for about a year now. We love it. The environment the discipline the respect and learning the Master providesTruly my family here!“

“It was an absolute pleasure meeting and training with the crew at Six Blades. Professor Mike was very welcoming and the roll were an a blast. Definitely recommend stopping by Six Blades in South Gate.“

“Both my daughter and son love going to karate thanks to the wonderful teachers at Yeremyan Tae kwon do.“

“Excellent teaching strategies. Children love learning and practicing taekwondo. Excellent instructors and flexible training/ class hours.
Groups arranged by age. Highly recommend. Thumbs up for the self defence class for adults too.“

“Great place to take your kids to learn some jiujitsu! The coaches are so fun and have a lot of patience with the kids. ??“

“This this school embodies the Taekwondo tenants of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. This school helps enable children to find self-confidence and discipline while having fun. For adults like me returning to the art, it's a nurturing place to rekindle a passion.“

“We’ve been training at this gym for about 9 months now, and it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. I originally brought my kids in because they were shy and timid. From day one, the coaches and members were kind, respectful, and genuinely helpful. I'm in my 40's and decided to give it a shot.
Fast forward to now — my kids and I are more confident, social, and even competing. The growth hasn’t just been on the mats. We've taken the discipline, confidence, and work ethic that we learned into other areas of our lives. We're doing better at home, in school, at work, and in social settings.
The coaches are chill and laid back, but don’t let that fool you — they know how to push us to work hard and reach our goals. They created a culture that’s competitive yet supportive. It’s a safe, friendly environment, and that starts from the top with the leadership.
Grateful to be part of this team. I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to build confidence, discipline, and resilience.“

“We absolutely love K Taekwondo! Instructor Heather is great with kids endlessly patient, warm, and incredibly engaging. She connects with them so naturally while still holding high standards.

Master Josh is outstanding. He’s motivating, encouraging, and incredibly thorough in how he explains techniques and expectations. What really stands out is how much he genuinely cares about each student improving, no matter where they’re starting from. He meets them where they are and pushes them to grow.

Since starting, my son’s confidence has really grown, and he listens so much better both in and out of class. He’s only 4 and looks forward to class. Great outlet for high energy kids! We’re beyond grateful for the positive impact and highly recommend K Taekwondo!“

“Thank you very much Master Antonio for your teachings for the kiddos, very good place, recommended 100% ?“

“My grandson loves it, I just wished we could sit inside, specially when it's cold.“

“Like many of us, I’ve had my own personal struggles and issues. 8 years ago, I met sensei Marcos Rubio. I walked into the dojo one day and tried out a lesson with him. One lesson was all it took for me to know this was something I wanted to be a part of and I made the decision to sign up.
It was my first lesson, and my first time ever learning a martial arts class. Something I’ve always wanted to do since I saw “Big Trouble in Little China” when I was 4 years old. My favorite movie of all time!
Sensei Marcos is unlike anyone I had ever met, and he’s taught me so much over the years, and I am proud to say that he’s my Master, but I love this man like he’s my dad.
It’s amazing to know you have a great dad in your life, let alone 2. I’ve earned my black belt under him and today, not only am I student of his, but I’m an instructor as well, and now I’m a second degree black belt. He’s helped me with so much that it’ll never be enough to say “thank you”.
He helped me become a better person. He made me a better version of myself. I am forever grateful to Master Rubio for that. Not only him, but all the instructors here as well. Not only because they’re great instructors, but they’re great people.
Come on by and try it out for yourself. Z Ultimate is an amazing place to be. You’ll be amazed how much your life can change by just making the decision to take that first step to try…“

“A friendly and welcoming group of skilled group of Budoka who let me train with them while I was in the city for a day. Very grateful to them and would recommend highly.“

“It is definitely an excellent school, the children have a great time, the teacher Monique and the instructors are very professional and friendly, my children are happy learning how to defend themselves and they really enjoy this sport, excellent place, prices are very affordable, do not be impressed by the name USA TAEKWONDO. CENTER I prevail but don't be afraid to call and ask, they are very professional, thank you USA TAEKWONDO CENTER“

“Great martial Arts club my friends going there and good people friendly owner
Much much better than legacy bjj Glendale“

“This place is hands down the best place for BJJ practitioner to get better at throws and takedowns in Los Angeles. Don’t bother with other place for Judo b/c the majority of them don’t teach adults or their class slots are limited. Now it is true that they don’t really teach much unless you attend the fundamental class. But at one point in your BJJ/ Judo journey. You have to take responsibility in being objective in what you are weak in. BJJ is traditionally weak at stand up and the Sensei at Tenri through training will help you out in that area. Plus, even though they don’t teach during the regular class for adults. When you get your USA Judo membership, you automatically gain access to the American Judo System video library that Jimmy Pedro and Travis Steven’s created. The American Judo System video plus studying John Danaher Feet to Floor Series has accelerated my Judo training. I know that most BJJ practitioner fear being thrown which I get and Tenri has a reputation of not being beginner friendly but you can make your sessions at Tenri as hard as you want it to be. I promise you’ll be a better BJJ athlete coming training three days a week versus training one week before a tournament working standup at a BJJ school. Even if you don’t like stand up and you’re primarily a guard player. You’ll know the ins and out of stand up and pull to guard on you terms with you being the dictator of where the fight goes. As long you put in the mat time, you will reap the rewards of becoming a complete grappler.“

“New breed is a great place to train, they were welcoming from day one it felt like family. The professors are there for you on and off the mats. There's a community among the staff and students. I now have been training for a little over a year now. I am grateful for the influence BJJ has put into my life at work, personal and even among peers. BJJ is a journey, it grows on you, it makes those long days feel easier. To me, my biggest gain is that I am less stressed with life, because I now have an outlet, that I enjoy very much. I navigate problems with more ease and critical thinking. Stop by and take that jump on those mats and have your own experience/journey. Osss!“

“Sifu Sun is an excellent teacher and his classes are incredible! Tai Chi Chuan is a beautiful martial arts focused discipline and Sun talks you through the movements and motivations with care and revere. Every class is a life lesson on balance and change as well as a physical workout. I am so glad I have found these group classes!“

“Our 2 boys loved their Sensei. He's great with the kids and disciplines when need it. Hoping to come back in the spring.“

“Why you moved so far Sensei! It’s not the same in other places… by the way Tony says hi , he is going to another academy but it is not the same… Tiger Academy was the best TBH take care Sensei!“

“My son has been attending this academy for approx 2 years. As parents, we appreciate that they focus on attention, respect and self discipline. It a pretty good workout as it active from the moment it starts until the class ends. I recommend this academy as my son has grown and matured so much in this program.“

“I'm glad my teacher is Japanese.I am grateful that it helps me learn not only karate, but also etiquette and Japanese.The time is just right.“

“Our family has been part of the Norwalk Judo community for many years, and I can confidently say this is an exceptional dojo. My child has been practicing judo for 8 years, and Norwalk Judo continues to provide the perfect balance of traditional values, discipline, and community spirit.

One of the things that sets Norwalk Judo apart is its dedicated team of volunteer senseis and they generously give their time and expertise to help the next generation of judoka. Their passion for the sport and their commitment to teaching is clear in every class.

Beyond technical instruction, Norwalk Judo emphasizes respect, perseverance, and teamwork. The students support one another, and there’s a strong sense of belonging. The dojo is also deeply engaged in the community center— from pancake breakfasts, bingo nights, annual summer festivals to participating in service events, they encourage students to give back and represent judo’s values off the mat as well.

We are grateful to be part of this incredible program. I highly recommend Norwalk Judo to any family looking for high-quality instruction in a positive, supportive environment.“

“Best instructor ever. This place is clean, and it is a pleasure to be a customer. Great instructor!“

“Aguilar's combat concepts it's a great way to learned a mixed martial arts, because the price is so low compared to other places (and they only teach you box), the people that you will train with are very respectful and they make you fill comfortable, everybody gets along and trust me you will not have any trouble with the others, you will learned new thing, they also speak SPANISH so it doesn't matter if you speak only English or Spanish you will still learned a lot of great thing, they also have kid training, all of his classes are great you will not regret it. Come check us out.“

“I’m a black belt here at TMAX, and my experience here for the past 4+ years has been nothing but great! The instructors are always nice and they do an astounding job at handling the super loud toddlers that keep screaming “6-7.” In most cases, this is just a fun thing for your kid to do while you go out and do fun things without the burden of a child holding you back; but kids that are serious about Taekwondo WILL get really good thanks to the help of the masters. Many of my peers here have the most amazing kicks, and morale is always high. Whether you want to get some great levels of discipline, great skills in martial arts, or just have something fun to do, then TMAX is the right place for you!“

“Two Nations TK Collage is a great school. Very friendly environment for the kids and parents. Master Antonio who is a 5th Dan in TKD is an amazing coach and trainer. He makes each class very unique and entertaining with the latest techniques. Always working hard to help each of his athletes to reach their goals by taking them to important tournaments such us Nationals and State Championships. Thanks to all this, being able to wing more than 10 consecutive years including 2024, the award of The Best TKD school of the year in Los Angeles.

So if you are looking for a school to teach you or your kid/s discipline, respect, self control, become a great athlete this is the best school for you.“