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Institute of Combat

Institute of Combat

820 N St, Arcata, CA 95521, Arcata, California

+1 707-388-1094
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fitness Kickboxing
Kids Self-Defense
MMA
Muay Thai
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Teen Self-Defense
Wrestling

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Fitness Kickboxing
  • Kids Self-Defense
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Teen Self-Defense
  • Wrestling

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and welcoming staff
  • Professional and experienced coaches
  • Clean facility
  • Great strength training equipment
  • Family-like atmosphere
  • Fun and motivating workouts
  • Personal attention in classes
  • Supportive community

Considerations

  • Reports of poor coaching and structure by a few
  • Claims of focus on money over training by a few

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

33 reviews

5 stars

32

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"Amazing gym! Amazing coaches! Amazing experienced fighters! If you are trying to level up your game or if your simply wishing to learn martial arts this gym is the perfect place for you."

- Dustin Crow

via Google

1/24/2025

Excellent

"I started wrestling when I was 4 with my brother Cass Bell but sadly I did stop for a while until my freshman year of high school when Cass then got me to come back and I noticed how close it was to Arcata high school. I have loved going straight from school to the gym to train and get better. I als..." Read more

- Isaiah Bell

via Google

7/9/2024

Excellent

"Best gym in all of Humboldt it really strengthened me mentally and physically and I recommend everyone gets into institute of combat and gives it a shot."

- Coylelol

via Google

7/9/2024

4.8

(50 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: First trial class

Business Hours

  • Monday: 11:30AM-8PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30AM-8PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30AM-8PM
  • Thursday: 11:30AM-8PM
  • Friday: 11:30AM-8PM
  • Saturday: 10AM-1PM
  • Sunday: 12-2PM

Instructors

J

John

Coach, Muay Thai Master

Certifications:

  • Muay Thai Master
J

Juan

Lead Instructor

C

Cass Bell

Head Coach

T

Tyson Miller

Coach

A

Anthony

Coach

J

Joey

Coach

G

Gabe

Coach

I

Izzy

Coach

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Inspiring music
  • Strength training equipment
  • Well-lit area

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