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Martial Arts Schools in Fairbury, IL

2 schools in and around Fairbury, 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.

Fairbury has about 3,571 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Brand's Martial Arts

122 W Locust St, Fairbury, IL 61739-1549

+18158225283 Directions

No Limits

108 E Locust St, Fairbury, IL 61739-1547

+18158225283 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Fairbury

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

Endeavor ATA Martial Arts

📍 11.0 mi · 215 W Madison St, Pontiac, IL 61764

8152554524 Directions

Dave's Tae Kwon Do and Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

📍 23.1 mi · 31025 N 2400 East Rd, Dwight, IL 60420

(815) 685-6212 Directions

Sho-Jutsu Hawn’s School of Instruction

📍 23.4 mi · 219 S High St, Elliott, IL 60933

+12173770195 Directions

Ki Do Kai Kempo

📍 27.0 mi · 115 E Washington St, Dana, IL 61321-8929

+17047068286 Directions

Victory Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 27.2 mi · 1015 Ekstam Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

(309) 662-4927 Directions

Gideon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Self-Defense (Bloomington) Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 27.3 mi · 3302 Gerig Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704

🥋 BJJ

+13098252638 Website Directions

Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts Kids classes

📍 27.4 mi · 2601 General Electric Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704-3437

🥋 Krav Maga

+13096635425 Website Directions

Krav Maga Normal

📍 28.2 mi · 419 Kays Dr, Normal, IL 61761-1958

+13094542582 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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