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Martial Arts Schools in Arab, AL

2 schools in and around Arab, Alabama — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Arab has about 8,918 residents, which works out to 22 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

McCoy's Taekwondo America Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

407 N Main St, Arab, AL 35016-1238

🥋 Taekwondo

+12567446868 Website Directions

Sparks American Karate Karate / taekwondo

448 County Road 1825, Arab, AL 35016-2935

+12566401646 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Arab

Only 2 schools listed in Arab itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Arab.

American Ronin Martial Arts

📍 10.4 mi · 215 Tomahawk Cir, Guntersville, AL 35976-7746

+14435678600 Directions

Albertville Karate Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 17.1 mi · 103 Madison Ave, Albertville, AL 35950

🥋 Karate

+12568780210 Website Directions

IKF Albertville Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 17.6 mi · 413 Martling Rd, Albertville, AL 35951

+12568780729 Website Directions

Albertville BJJ Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 17.6 mi · 1325 SMPA Blvd , Albertville, AL 35951-7209

🕒 mon-thurs 5am to 9pm fri 5am to 7pm sat ...

+12565576818 Website Directions

Clairday's Karate Cullman Karate / taekwondo

📍 19.5 mi · 3192 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-0686

+12568740044 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Cullman Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense BJJ / grappling

📍 20.1 mi · 1645 Derenda Ave Sw, Cullman, AL 35055

+12052956035 Website Directions

Empower Martial Arts

📍 20.9 mi · 401 Elizabeth St, Boaz, AL 35957-2149

+12562811927 Website Directions

Alliance Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 21.4 mi · 62542 US Hwy 231, Cleveland, AL 35049

(205) 625-5425 Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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