Marin County · Since 1993
Martial Arts in Marin County
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and self-defense for adults, teens, and kids, taught by instructors who've shaped Marin's martial arts community for over thirty years. Based in Corte Madera, a short drive from Mill Valley, San Rafael, Sausalito, and across the county.
Programs for every age
Adults
BJJ, kickboxing, and self-defense for every level, whether you're competing or brand new.Learn more
Teens
Confidence, focus, and real stress-management tools through martial arts.Learn more
Beginner Kids
Real BJJ fundamentals, anti-bully skills, and belt progression.Learn more
Little Dragons
Coordination, focus, and confidence through games and play.Learn moreServing all of Marin
Our Corte Madera dojo sits right off Highway 101 in central Marin, making it an easy trip for families throughout the county. Here's who trains with us.
Corte Madera
Our home matOur dojo sits on Paradise Dr. in Corte Madera, the home of PMA since 1993.
Mill Valley
~10 minA quick hop up the 101 brings Mill Valley families to the mat for kids, teen, and adult classes.
San Rafael
~10 minSan Rafael students train BJJ, kickboxing, and self-defense just minutes south in Corte Madera.
Sausalito
~12 minSausalito is a straight shot up Highway 101 to our central-Marin location.
Larkspur & Greenbrae
~5 minPractically next door, Larkspur and Greenbrae neighbors are some of our most regular faces.
Tiburon & Belvedere
~12 minTiburon and Belvedere families round out our southern-Marin community on the mat.
Marin FAQ
Getting to PMA
Where is Practical Martial Arts located?
We're at 5768 Paradise Dr. in Corte Madera, CA 94925, just off Highway 101 in central Marin County, with easy parking on site.
Do you serve students from Mill Valley, San Rafael, and Sausalito?
Yes. Our central Corte Madera location is a short drive for families across Marin: Mill Valley, San Rafael, Sausalito, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Tiburon, and Belvedere all train with us regularly.
How far is the dojo from the rest of Marin?
Most of southern and central Marin is within about 10–15 minutes. We're roughly 10 minutes from Mill Valley and San Rafael, and about 12 minutes from Sausalito straight up the 101.
Is there a martial arts gym closer than Corte Madera?
For real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking, and self-defense taught by instructors who've shaped Marin's martial arts community since 1993, PMA is worth the short drive from anywhere in the county.