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Martial Arts Schools in Bedford Park, IL

2 schools in and around Bedford Park, 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.

Bedford Park has about 585 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Chicago Fight Team BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

6510 S Lavergne Ave, Bedford Park, IL 60638, Bedford Park, IL 60638

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing, MMA

(773) 885-5700 Website Directions

Karate school chicago Karate / taekwondo

5005 w. 65th street, Bedford Park, IL 60638

+17737273817 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Bedford Park

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

Goytias Martial Arts

📍 1.0 mi · 6002 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638-4507

+17734507775 Website Directions

Chicago Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.0 mi · 4233 W 65th St, Chicago, IL 60629-5106

+17736695552 Website Directions

Yong In Martial Arts Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.3 mi · 6232 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629-4610

+17737672646 Website Directions

May's Warriors Martial Arts

📍 1.4 mi · 3944 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629-4604

+17738221914 Directions

Gladiator's Tae Kwon DO Center Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.6 mi · 5448 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60632-4630

+17737671215 Directions

J K Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.7 mi · 5361 State Rd, Burbank, IL 60459-1466

🥋 Taekwondo

+17084223768 Website Directions

Bucio Martial Arts

📍 1.9 mi · 6537 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638-4101

+13125041428 Website Directions

School of Arms BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 2.0 mi · 11555 W 183rd St, Orland Park, IL 60467

+17732848818 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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