Martial Arts Schools in Benton, IL

2 schools in and around Benton, 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.

Benton has about 6,578 residents, which works out to 30 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Arsenal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

101 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812

🕒 9:00am-11:30am, 06:30pm-08:30pm

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+16185592816 Website Directions

iQ Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

110 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812-2101

🕒 10-11am, 5pm-9pm

🥋 BJJ, Grappling

+12705198980 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Benton

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

Americantkd WestFrankfort

📍 6.4 mi · 1011 E 6th St, West Frankfort, IL 62896-1487

+16189372210 Directions

Twin Panther's BJJ BJJ / grappling

📍 9.8 mi · 212 W Callie St, Sesser, IL 62884-1543

+16186256575 Website Directions

Thompson's Grappling Club BJJ / grappling

📍 14.5 mi · 118 E Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948

+16189253332 Directions

AFT Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 14.6 mi · 218 W Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948-1746

+16186944171 Directions

Cma Warriors llc

📍 17.5 mi · 4 W Main St, Du Quoin, IL

+16185711814 Directions

Longshores Tae Kwon Do And Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 17.6 mi · 30 W Main St, Du Quoin, IL 62832

+16189273374 Website Directions

Saiyan Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 18.1 mi · 4503 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959-0017

+12704857022 Website Directions

Fight Fitness

📍 18.1 mi · 1000 N Carbon St, Marion, IL 62959-1057

+16184401937 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in Benton

Which martial arts schools in Benton show their opening hours?
2 of the 2 martial arts schools we list in Benton publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

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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.