Martial Arts Schools in Forsyth, IL
2 schools in and around Forsyth, 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.
Forsyth has about 3,656 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Decatur Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
133 E Barnett Ave, Forsyth, IL 62535-8804
🥋 BJJ
Sharp's School of Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
1070 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, IL 62535-2029
🕒 mon, 25 may 2026 18:15
🥋 Taekwondo
More schools within 30 miles of Forsyth
Only 2 schools listed in Forsyth itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Forsyth.
Sharp's Tae Kwon DO & Fitness Karate / taekwondo
📍 2.9 mi · 985 W Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526-1674
Champion Karate And Kickboxing Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 3.1 mi · 1959 E Pershing Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
Gracie Barra Decatur BJJ / grappling
📍 5.5 mi · 234 S 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62521
Smith Institute Martial Arts Free trial class
📍 5.5 mi · 151 E Decatur St, Decatur, IL 62521
🕒 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Ninjutsu Hiken Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 7.2 mi · 555 W Imboden Dr, Decatur, IL 62521
PSF Mt. Zion
📍 10.0 mi · 1511 N State Highway 121, Mt Zion, IL 62549
Shorin-Ryu Academy of Martial Arts
📍 21.7 mi · 102 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856
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
- Decatur6
- Monticello2
- Lincoln2
- Taylorville2
- Bloomington13
- Champaign11
- Chicago224
- Naperville30
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