Martial Arts Schools in Bessemer, AL
2 schools in and around Bessemer, 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.
Bessemer has about 25,079 residents, which works out to 8.0 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
4823 Promenade Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022-7305
🥋 BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo
More schools within 30 miles of Bessemer
Only 2 schools listed in Bessemer itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Bessemer.
Bryant Cohn Kickboxing/Self Defense Muay thai / kickboxing
📍 5.2 mi · 1716 Russet Woods Ln, Hoover, AL 35244-8209
Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA ) Karate / taekwondo
📍 6.5 mi · 601 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown, AL 35023-2589
🥋 Taekwondo
World Yoshukai Karate-J Cruz Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
📍 6.7 mi · 320 Brooklane Dr Ste 112, Hueytown, AL 35023
Shinkendo of Birmingham Karate / taekwondo
📍 8.7 mi · 645 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35226-1205
USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 8.7 mi · 645 Shades Crest Rd, Hoover, AL 35226-1205
🕒 23:11
🥋 Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido
ATA Action Martial Arts Kids classes
📍 8.9 mi · 2760 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35244-3102
Alabama statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Alabama86
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Alabama86
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Alabama141
- MMA Gyms in Alabama46
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Alabama17
Nearby in Alabama
- Mobile19
- Birmingham17
- Hueytown2
- Hoover10
- Pelham5
- Alabaster3
- Homewood4
- Vestavia Hills4
- Huntsville25
- Madison21
Good to know about martial arts schools in Bessemer
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