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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Costa Mesa, CA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 29 verified gyms

Costa Mesa has 29 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Karate.

Note: rankings reflect publicly available ratings and review counts. Always visit a gym and take the free trial class before committing to a membership.

  1. 1. Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (92 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1125 Victoria St suite T, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · (949) 287-6808

    Praia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Costa Mesa. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (80 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    369 E 17th St Suite 10, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · (949) 556-1178

    Costa Mesa Jiu Jitsu offers martial arts in Costa Mesa. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. Bob White's Kenpo Karate Studio

    5.0 / 5 (53 reviews)

    Karate

    1125 Victoria St # B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · (714) 381-8688

    Bob White's Kenpo Karate Studio offers karate in Costa Mesa. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa

    5.0 / 5 (48 reviews)

    Costa Mesa, CA · (949) 556-1178

    10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Costa Mesa is one of Costa Mesa's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Paulie Boxing

    5.0 / 5 (31 reviews)

    Boxing

    766 St Clair St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 737-4282

    Paulie Boxing offers boxing in Costa Mesa. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Gigakick Martial Arts Academy

    5.0 / 5 (26 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1510 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · (949) 919-7197

    Gigakick Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts in Costa Mesa. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Boran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    1548 Adams Ave Suite F, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 751-7505

    Boran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of Costa Mesa's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Pantheon Combat Sports & Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    642 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 343-0877

    Pantheon Combat Sports & Fitness offers martial arts in Costa Mesa. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios

    5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)

    488 E 17th St b101, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 · (949) 650-8636

    Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios is one of Costa Mesa's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Aikido Federation-California

    5.0 / 5 (9 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    1360 Logan Ave # 108, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 557-6372

    Aikido Federation-California offers martial arts in Costa Mesa. See full details and request a trial class.

How we ranked these gyms

This list is built from publicly available rating data plus our verified gym directory. We rank by average star rating, then tie-break by review count to favor gyms with a larger, more consistent feedback sample. We don't accept payment for placement.

How to choose a gym in Costa Mesa

  • Take the free trial. Almost every gym offers a free first class — use it to feel the room.
  • Watch a class first. See how coaches treat beginners and how upper belts roll with newer students.
  • Ask about contracts. Month-to-month is more flexible; annual saves $20–$40 a month.
  • Match the discipline to your goal. See our which martial art guide if you're undecided.

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