Want to know where to go when it comes to martial arts in Los Angeles?
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, the city boasts lots of popular martial arts options to choose from in and around Los Angeles.
To find the top martial arts gyms in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.
(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms and wellness offerings.)
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Krav Maga Woodland Hills
22100 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills
Krav Maga Woodland Hills is Los Angeles's favorite martial arts gym by the numbers, with 4.9 stars out of 270 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp and 121 fans on Facebook.
"At our state-of-the-art facility, we provide group self-defense and fitness classes for all ages and all skill levels in a welcoming atmosphere," Krav Maga Woodland Hills notes on its Yelp page. "Our instructors and staff are knowledgeable, experienced, trained and certified to teach Krav Maga, fitness and fighting classes."
"Krav Maga is about living with confidence, building a healthy body through strength, skill, ability and agility," its Yelp page continues. "Krav Maga is the most effective self defense and hand-to-hand combat system in the world. While military and law enforcement around the world use it on the front lines, the average citizen is using it to get their mind and body in the best shape ever."
See what people are saying about the different classes at Krav Maga Woodland Hills on ClassPass here.
Krav Maga Unyted
334 S. Main St., #1106A, Downtown
Also among Los Angeles' favorites is Krav Maga Unyted, with 4.9 stars out of 1,636 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp and 3,844 fans on Facebook. It's the top martial arts gym in the entire Los Angeles metro area, according to ClassPass' rankings.
"KMU is a full-service Krav Maga self defense, fitness and fight facility catering to individuals who are looking to get in amazing shape while learning practical skills that can potentially save their lives or the lives of their friends and loved ones," explains the business' Yelp page. "KMU's self-defense classes range from beginner level all the way through black belt. We also offer a range of fitness classes, including performance training (strength and conditioning classes) and heavy bag training classes."
Learn more about the offerings at Krav Maga Unyted on ClassPass here.
Zenki Dojo
1761 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz
With 4.9 stars out of 279 reviews on ClassPass and 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews on Yelp, Zenki Dojo has garnered plenty of local fans.
"Zenki Dojo is Los Feliz's premier martial arts and physical training center," according to the business' ClassPass profile. "In this exclusive environment, savvy locals train intensely under the direction of some of LA's leading instructors."
"Zenki Dojo is a family-oriented martial arts studio and gym," its Yelp page continues. "We specialize in effective and practical martial arts for all ages and athletic abilities."
See what people are saying about the classes at Zenki Dojo on ClassPass here.
Essential Elements Martial Arts
18421 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana
With five stars out of six reviews on Yelp and 350 fans on Facebook, Essential Elements Martial Arts holds its own among the competition.
"Essential Elements Martial Arts is a mixed martial arts school specializing in Wing Chun Kung Fu, the highly effective style of Ip Man and Bruce Lee," according to the business' profile on ClassPass. "There you will learn effective self-defense and fighting technique and get an amazing workout. You'll use muscles you may not have known you had."
"We incorporate elements of kickboxing and grappling to create fully rounded martial artists," its Yelp page continues.
See what people are saying about the selection of classes at Essential Elements Martial Arts on ClassPass here.
California Kung Fu Academy
1205 N. Main St., Chinatown
With five stars out of 11 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of two reviews on Yelp and 261 fans on Facebook, California Kung Fu Academy (CKFA) is another popular local pick.
"The California Kung Fu Academy was established in 2018 by Nick Pang, a student, disciple and certified instructor under Randy Sullivan Bennett," explains the business' ClassPass profile. "Classes are suitable for anyone with an interest in Kung Fu and a willingness to learn."
"Jow Ga boasts a broad curriculum of both open hand and traditional Chinese weapon forms," California Kung Fu Academy writes on its Yelp page. "CKFA aims to create a friendly and inclusive community environment for all students of the school to feel welcome on their own Kung Fu journeys, personally guiding each [of] them to maximize their personal and martial growth."
Check out reviews of the offerings at California Kung Fu Academy on ClassPass here.
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