Martial Arts Schools in Jacksonville, IL
2 schools in and around Jacksonville, 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.
Jacksonville has about 17,801 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jacksonville BJJ / grappling
915 W Superior Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Jacksonville Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
227 S Main St, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2504
🥋 Karate
More schools within 30 miles of Jacksonville
Only 2 schools listed in Jacksonville itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Jacksonville.
Flying Dragon Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
📍 22.4 mi · 214 E 6th St, Beardstown, IL 62618-1868
Beardstown Shudo Kan Karate and Fitness Karate / taekwondo
📍 22.6 mi · 401 E 4th St, Beardstown, IL 62618
Shudo Kan Karate Club Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 27.2 mi · 1453 N Bradfordton Rd, Springfield, IL 62711
🕒 Tuesdays and Thursdays are between 5:30
🥋 Karate
Shudokan Karate Club Springfield Karate / taekwondo
📍 27.3 mi · 1453 N Bradfordton Rd, Springfield, IL 62711
Commando Krav Maga West Springfield MMA
📍 28.0 mi · 3305 Robbins Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
Capoeira Volta Au Mundo Kids classesFree trial class
📍 28.5 mi · 1 Cottonwood Dr, Chatham, IL 62629-1711
🕒 5:30-6:30, 11:00-1:00pm
Cunningham's Ugottawanna Martial Arts
📍 28.5 mi · 210 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL 62675
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
- Schaumburg15
- Beardstown2
- Chatham3
- Petersburg2
- Springfield17
- Pittsfield2
- Carlinville3
- Chicago224
- Naperville30
Good to know about martial arts schools in Jacksonville
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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
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