Martial Arts Schools in Lockport, IL
2 schools in and around Lockport, 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.
Lockport has about 26,915 residents, which works out to 7.4 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
USA Spirit Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondo
946 N State St, Lockport, IL 60441-2230
More schools within 30 miles of Lockport
Only 2 schools listed in Lockport itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Lockport.
Modern Arnis Academy
📍 3.2 mi · 15252 W 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491
MMA Stop Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 4.2 mi · 16101 S Weber Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403-8812
Kim Taekwondo Brigade Karate / taekwondo
📍 4.2 mi · 27 W Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446-2002
T-USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 4.5 mi · 1136 State St, Lemont, IL 60439-4235
🥋 Taekwondo, Hapkido
11th Dimension Athletics Inc Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
📍 5.4 mi · 210 E Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432-2813
🕒 mon 3pm
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing
Homer Glen Karate for Kids Karate / taekwondo
📍 5.7 mi · 15754 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491-8400
Austin's Black Belt Academy
📍 5.8 mi · 14803 Founders Xing, Homer Glen, IL 60491-6705
Lion's Den Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 5.8 mi · 15301 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
🥋 BJJ
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
- Homer Glen5
- Joliet12
- Plainfield10
- New Lenox8
- Shorewood2
- Woodridge3
- Chicago224
- Naperville30
Good to know about martial arts schools in Lockport
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