Martial Arts Schools in Chatham, IL

3 schools in and around Chatham, 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.

Chatham has about 14,639 residents, which works out to 20 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Capoeira Volta Au Mundo Kids classesFree trial class

1 Cottonwood Dr, Chatham, IL 62629-1711

🕒 5:30-6:30, 11:00-1:00pm

+12174151678 Website Directions

Millburg's Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

112 W Ash St, Chatham, IL 62629

🥋 Taekwondo

+12174838336 Website Directions

Team Commean Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

219 N Main St, Chatham, IL 62629-1374

🥋 BJJ

+12178914514 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Chatham

Only 3 schools listed in Chatham itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Chatham.

Commando Krav Maga West Springfield MMA

📍 5.4 mi · 3305 Robbins Rd, Springfield, IL 62704

2178011296 Directions

Gracie Barra Springfield Free trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 6.1 mi · 1665 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704-5358

🕒 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:42:49 +0000

+12172205885 Website Directions

World Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 6.1 mi · 3351 S 6th Street Rd, Springfield, IL 62703

(217) 585-0400 Website Directions

Kaizen Shotokan Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 6.3 mi · 1275 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704-4958

🥋 Karate, Shotokan

+12174151723 Website Directions

Auvenshine's Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 6.3 mi · 121 N Iris Dr, Auburn, IL 62615

🕒 5:30-7:00 PM, 7:15-8:15 PM

🥋 Taekwondo

+12178272762 Website Directions

John Geystons Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 6.4 mi · 1029 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

2176792688 Website Directions

Five Animals Kung Fu - Springfield Karate / taekwondo

📍 6.4 mi · 2801 Leonard St, Springfield, IL 62704-4859

+12178999831 Directions

Empowered Martial Arts Academies Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 6.4 mi · 1929 W Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62704

+12175466762 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 Chatham

How many martial arts schools are there in Chatham?
We list 3 martial arts schools in Chatham with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Chatham?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 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 3 martial arts facilities in Chatham, Illinois, with 3 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.