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Martial Arts Schools in Ceres, CA

2 schools in and around Ceres, California — 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.

Ceres has about 49,253 residents, which works out to 4.1 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Ceres Karate and Krav Maga Karate / taekwondo

2005 N Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307-2504

+12095375790 Directions

Team Endure Martial Arts

3645 Mitchell Rd Ste B, Ceres, CA 95307

2097352263 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Ceres

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

Aikido for Self-Defense Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.6 mi · 110 Santa Barbara Ave, Modesto, CA 95354-2709

+12096819001 Directions

Sensei Studio Headquarters Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 4.1 mi · 717 7th St, Modesto, CA 95354-3412

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+12094854104 Website Directions

Modesto Kung Fu and Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.3 mi · Lakewood Park , Modesto, CA 95350

🥋 Aikido, Kung Fu

+12096145612 Website Directions

Red Dragon Kung Fu Club Karate / taekwondo

📍 4.3 mi · 416 I St, Modesto, CA 95351-2828

Directions

Academy Kickboxing Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 4.3 mi · 601 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95350-6127

+12093018881 Directions

Voodooo Fight Club-Mixed Martial Arts MMA

📍 4.3 mi · 601 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95350-6127

+12095672514 Directions

Moores Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.4 mi · 950 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA 95355

🕒 Mon & Wed 5:30 to 6:00 pm

🥋 Karate

+12095780277 Website Directions

Central Valley MMA & Boxing Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 4.7 mi · 1314 10th St, Modesto, CA 95354

+12096050892 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.

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