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Martial Arts Schools in Fort Payne, AL

2 schools in and around Fort Payne, 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.

Fort Payne has about 15,017 residents, which works out to 13 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

BLACK BELT ACADEMY

1104 Gault Ave S, Fort Payne, AL 35967

+12569968649 Directions

Fort Payne Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense BJJ / grappling

4400 Williams Ave NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967-4084

+12566059387 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Fort Payne

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

Black Lion Martial Art Studios

📍 11.7 mi · 18018 AL-75, Henagar, AL 35978

+12566870371 Website Directions

Backyard Kickboxing & Jiu Jitsu - BKJJ BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 12.7 mi · 10090 Al Highway 40, Henagar, AL 35978-7614

+12566019067 Directions

Koryu martial arts

📍 22.9 mi · 3408 S Broad St, Scottsboro, AL 35769

+18015003926 Directions

Black Lion Studios

📍 24.7 mi · 105 Old Larkinsville Rd, Scottsboro, AL 35768-6703

+12566870371 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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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
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