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Martial Arts Schools in Alsip, IL

2 schools in and around Alsip, Illinois — 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.

Alsip has about 18,486 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

American Martial Art Academy

11634 S Pulaski Rd, Alsip, IL 60803-1612

+17083897559 Website Directions

Razor Sharp Martial Arts and Fitness

5524 W Cal Sag Rd, Alsip, IL 60803-3309

+17737465818 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Alsip

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

Self Defense Studio

📍 1.9 mi · 13620 Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445

(708) 385-8800 Directions

Xcellent Taekwondo Center Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.4 mi · 6501 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463-2249

🕒 monday 8:30 am

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo

+17733226473 Website Directions

Crimson Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 2.4 mi · 4640 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-4719

🕒 monday: 5:15pm

🥋 MMA

+17085660169 Website Directions

The Center for the Martial Arts Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.0 mi · 6856 W 111th St, Worth, IL 60482

🕒 TUESDAY: Kids - 6:30 pm / Adults & Teens

(708) 448-2454 Website Directions

Champion Taekwondo Institute Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.0 mi · 12334 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406-1648

+17087723258 Website Directions

T-USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.0 mi · 12041 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463-1139

🥋 Hapkido

+17083615657 Website Directions

High Kick Fitness

📍 3.1 mi · 6925 W 111th St, Worth, IL 60482-1824

+14648887238 Website Directions

Aries Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 3.1 mi · 10200 S Kedzie Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-3735

+17087368687 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.

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