Martial Arts Schools in Champaign, IL

11 schools in and around Champaign, 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.

Champaign has about 91,961 residents, which works out to 12 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Akosa Academy BJJ / grappling

2110 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822-1329

🥋 BJJ

+12178980513 Website Directions

Battlehorse Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

406 Ginger Bend Dr, Champaign, IL 61822-3500

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA

+12174366367 Website Directions

CU Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

2408 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822-1302

🥋 BJJ, MMA

+16305576323 Website Directions

Central Illinois Tang Soo Do

201 Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820-6911

Website Directions

Han's Tae Kwon DO Karate / taekwondo

4517 Copper Ridge Rd, Champaign, IL 61822

🥋 Taekwondo

(217) 355-8010 Website Directions

Kokushi Midwest Judo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1814 Glenn Park Dr, Champaign, IL 61821-2400

+12176937342 Website Directions

Leaders for Life Martial Arts Kids classes

2413 Village Green Pl, Champaign, IL 61822-7676

+12173518531 Website Directions

McVicker Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1808 Round Barn Rd, Champaign, IL 61821-6816

🥋 BJJ, Grappling

+18122436683 Website Directions

Parallel jiu jitsu BJJ / grappling

313 S Staley Rd, Champaign, IL 61822-9276

+12174936092 Directions

Song's Kung Fu Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1827 W Springer Dr, Champaign, IL 61821

🥋 Kung Fu

+12176370278 Website Directions

White Tiger Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

2006 Round Barn Rd, Champaign, IL 61821-3623

🕒 1-1:45pm, 2-2:45pm

🥋 Taekwondo

+12177141162 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in Champaign

How many martial arts schools are there in Champaign?
We list 11 martial arts schools in Champaign with addresses, and 10 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Champaign?
Call ahead — 10 of the 11 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 11 martial arts facilities in Champaign, Illinois, with 10 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.