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The 10 Best MMA Gyms in Santa Clarita, CA

Updated May 2026 · Ranked from 26 verified gyms

Santa Clarita has 26 verified MMA gyms in our directory. Here are the top 10, ranked by rating and review count, covering Martial Arts, Boxing, Kickboxing.

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. Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (228 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    28059 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 · (310) 793-6667

    Checkmat Valencia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Santa Clarita. See full details and request a trial class.

  2. 2. Dream Martial Arts and Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (106 reviews)

    22942 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 · (661) 300-3300

    Dream Martial Arts and Fitness is one of Santa Clarita's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  3. 3. The Edge Martial Arts

    5.0 / 5 (72 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    27651 Lincoln Pl #130, Santa Clarita, CA 91387 · (818) 294-8810

    The Edge Martial Arts offers martial arts in Santa Clarita. See full details and request a trial class.

  4. 4. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

    5.0 / 5 (71 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    26370 Diamond Pl UNIT 501, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 · (661) 513-3150

    Gracie Jiu-Jitsu offers martial arts in Santa Clarita. See full details and request a trial class.

  5. 5. Legacy Santa Clarita

    5.0 / 5 (35 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    28656 The Old Rd Valencia #200, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 · (661) 221-0585

    Legacy Santa Clarita offers martial arts in Santa Clarita. See full details and request a trial class.

  6. 6. Citadel Krav Maga

    5.0 / 5 (31 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    17749 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 · (661) 491-5728

    Citadel Krav Maga offers martial arts in Santa Clarita. See full details and request a trial class.

  7. 7. Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia

    5.0 / 5 (22 reviews)

    24749 Ave Rockefeller Unit A, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 · (310) 279-7140

    Mario Aiello Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Gracie Valencia is one of Santa Clarita's top-rated martial arts gyms. See full details and request a trial class.

  8. 8. Hayastan MMA Santa Clarita

    5.0 / 5 (21 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    19367 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 · (747) 944-8002

    Hayastan MMA Santa Clarita offers martial arts in Santa Clarita. See full details and request a trial class.

  9. 9. The ONE TaeKwonDo (Martial Arts & Afterschool Program)

    5.0 / 5 (15 reviews)

    Martial Arts

    26841 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 · (661) 673-3396

    The ONE TaeKwonDo (Martial Arts & Afterschool Program) offers martial arts in Santa Clarita. See full details and request a trial class.

  10. 10. Tiger Crane Martial Arts and Fitness

    5.0 / 5 (11 reviews)

    Santa Clarita, CA 91321 · (661) 313-5840

    Tiger Crane Martial Arts and Fitness is one of Santa Clarita's top-rated martial arts gyms. 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 Santa Clarita

  • 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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