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Martial Arts Schools in Pocahontas, AR

2 schools in and around Pocahontas, Arkansas — 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.

Pocahontas has about 7,703 residents, which works out to 26 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Kaibudo Shorin Ryu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

210 W Everett St, Pocahontas, AR 72455

🥋 Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo

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Snap City Jiu-jitsu BJJ / grappling

1431 Commerce Dr, Pocahontas, AR 72455-1495

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More schools within 30 miles of Pocahontas

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

Lawrence County Boxing & Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 12.8 mi · 207 W Main St, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

(870) 809-1605 Website Directions

ATF Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 12.8 mi · 215 W Elm St, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476-2341

🕒 6:00pm - 8:00pm

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing

+18706790288 Website Directions

The LC

📍 12.8 mi · 217 W Elm St, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476-2341

+18708862691 Directions

Lee's Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 27.1 mi · 4500 W Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450

🥋 Karate

(870) 236-4433 Website Directions

Paragould ATA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 29.1 mi · 1723 W Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo

+18702406918 Website 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?
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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