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Martial Arts Schools in Plainville, CT

2 schools in and around Plainville, Connecticut — 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.

Plainville has about 17,757 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

The Family Dojo Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

17 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062-1700

+18609926671 Website Directions

pma - Plainville Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling

32 Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062

8603868326 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Plainville

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

U.S. Academy of Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.6 mi · 815 Pine St, Bristol, CT 06010-6955

+18603352205 Directions

Solid Base BJJ Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 1.9 mi · 1079 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489-1264

🥋 BJJ

+18608638113 Website Directions

USA Ninja Challenge Kids classes

📍 2.6 mi · 24 Robert Porter Rd, Southington, CT 06489-1151

+18607365566 Website Directions

Valentin Karate Bristol Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.6 mi · 435 Broad St, Bristol, CT 06010-6639

🥋 Karate

+12035270126 Website Directions

Heavy Hitters Club MMA

📍 2.7 mi · 1 Hartford Sq, New Britain, CT 06052-1162

+18607586082 Website Directions

Villari's Martial Arts Centers Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 3.2 mi · 405 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489-1823

🥋 BJJ, Karate

+18606215553 Website Directions

Olympic Taekwondo Academy of Southington Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.6 mi · 122 Spring St, Southington, CT 06489-1534

🕒 01:00-08:00

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu

+18608635888 Website Directions

Gracie New Britain BJJ / grappling

📍 4.1 mi · 83 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06051

(860) 218-5736 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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