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Martial Arts Schools in Herrin, IL

2 schools in and around Herrin, 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.

Herrin has about 12,253 residents, which works out to 16 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

AFT Dojo Karate / taekwondo

218 W Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948-1746

+16186944171 Directions

Thompson's Grappling Club BJJ / grappling

118 E Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948

+16189253332 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Herrin

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

Saiyan Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 4.4 mi · 4503 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959-0017

+12704857022 Website Directions

Fight Fitness

📍 6.4 mi · 1000 N Carbon St, Marion, IL 62959-1057

+16184401937 Directions

4:13 Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 6.5 mi · 702 N Carbon St, Marion, IL 62959-1005

+16188899654 Website Directions

Midwest Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 7.4 mi · 306 W Main St, Marion, IL 62959-2445

+16189976993 Directions

Americantkd WestFrankfort

📍 9.3 mi · 1011 E 6th St, West Frankfort, IL 62896-1487

+16189372210 Directions

Carbondale Martial Arts and Fitness

📍 11.8 mi · 608 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

6183518822 Directions

Sabens Martial Arts Academy

📍 12.4 mi · 1224 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901

+16185595239 Website Directions

Family Martial Arts Academy

📍 12.4 mi · 1400 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901

+16189240791 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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