Martial Arts Schools in East Peoria, IL
2 schools in and around East Peoria, 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.
East Peoria has about 22,024 residents, which works out to 9.1 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
More schools within 30 miles of East Peoria
Only 2 schools listed in East Peoria itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from East Peoria.
Peoria Athletic Club Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 4.5 mi · 704 E War Memorial Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616-7548
🕒 monday kids bjj 5 - 5:45pm
🥋 BJJ, Judo, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA
Academy Of Okinawan Karate Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 5.5 mi · 949 W Jackson St, Morton, IL 61550-1567
Big Bear Academy Martial Art Warrior Training Hall
📍 5.6 mi · 6104 S Adams St, Bartonville, IL 61607
Generations Karate Karate / taekwondo
📍 5.6 mi · 750 W Jefferson St, Morton, IL 61550-1583
Authentic Wing Tsun of Peoria Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 6.0 mi · 4605 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604
🥋 Kung Fu
Kurtz's Tae Kwon Do-Morton Karate / taekwondo
📍 6.1 mi · 430 W Edgewood Ct, Morton, IL 61550-2402
Illinois statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Illinois268
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Illinois381
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Illinois547
- MMA Gyms in Illinois161
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Illinois30
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Illinois51
Nearby in Illinois
- Arlington Heights17
- Springfield17
- Washington2
- Morton5
- Peoria9
- Pekin8
- Canton3
- Normal2
- Chicago224
- Naperville30
Good to know about martial arts schools in East Peoria
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