Martial Arts Schools in Irondale, AL
2 schools in and around Irondale, 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.
Irondale has about 13,545 residents, which works out to 15 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
International Karate Federation Karate / taekwondo
5415 Beacon Dr, Irondale, AL 35210-2860
🥋 Karate
More schools within 30 miles of Irondale
Only 2 schools listed in Irondale itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Irondale.
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Birmingham - MMA & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 2.4 mi · 7001 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210-2332
🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing
Fight Club Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 2.5 mi · 7001 Crestwood Blvd Ste 614, Birmingham, AL 35210
🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing
Birmingham Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA
📍 3.2 mi · 3215 Endeavor Ln Ste 133, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
🥋 MMA, Karate
Ohm Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling
📍 4.4 mi · 4420 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
🕒 monday - thursday beginners: 5:30pm all l...
🥋 BJJ
Gracie Barra Birmingham USA BJJ / grappling
📍 4.4 mi · 4401 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Counterstrike Krav Maga Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
📍 5.0 mi · 323 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007-8768
🥋 Wrestling, Boxing
Kung Fu Birmingham Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 5.5 mi · 3020 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
🥋 Boxing, Kung Fu
Samuel Puccio Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
📍 5.9 mi · 2501 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-3319
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
- Montgomery15
- Birmingham17
- Vestavia Hills4
- Homewood4
- Trussville2
- Gardendale3
- Hoover10
- Huntsville25
- Madison21
Good to know about martial arts schools in Irondale
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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.
What is a mixed martial artist?
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