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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

+18158341918 Website Directions

White Tiger Martial Arts Lockport

1033 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441-3245

+18155247317 Directions

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

(708) 645-0128 Website Directions

MMA Stop Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 4.2 mi · 16101 S Weber Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403-8812

+18158388700 Website Directions

Kim Taekwondo Brigade Karate / taekwondo

📍 4.2 mi · 27 W Normantown Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446-2002

+18477667288 Directions

T-USA Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.5 mi · 1136 State St, Lemont, IL 60439-4235

🥋 Taekwondo, Hapkido

+16302438872 Website Directions

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

+18152121175 Website Directions

Homer Glen Karate for Kids Karate / taekwondo

📍 5.7 mi · 15754 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491-8400

+17083620910 Website Directions

Austin's Black Belt Academy

📍 5.8 mi · 14803 Founders Xing, Homer Glen, IL 60491-6705

+17083013054 Directions

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

+16127018688 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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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.

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