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Martial Arts Schools in Manteno, IL

2 schools in and around Manteno, 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.

Manteno has about 9,241 residents, which works out to 22 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Manteno Martial Arts by Sensei Steve's

8086 N 2000E Rd, Manteno, IL 60950-3749

+18159535786 Website Directions

Outliers MMA MMA

388 N Oak St, Manteno, IL 60950-1237

+17089905039 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Manteno

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

LeeHan Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.8 mi · 1220 Larry Power Rd, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

🥋 Taekwondo, Hapkido

+18159322009 Website Directions

World Class Martial Arts

📍 5.0 mi · 1600 N State Route 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

+18156441232 Directions

Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 6.7 mi · 275 N Industrial Dr, Bradley, IL 60915-1277

🥋 Karate

+18159325425 Website Directions

Rock River Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 7.2 mi · 485 W Broadway St, Bradley, IL 60915-2254

🥋 Tang Soo Do

+18159350719 Website Directions

Martial Arts Academy

📍 7.2 mi · 236 W Broadway St, Bradley, IL 60915-2236

+18156907649 Directions

Shorei Ryu Karate Studios Karate / taekwondo

📍 7.3 mi · 665 W Broadway St Ste 1, Bradley, IL 60915

8159533643 Directions

Sensei Steve's Karate Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 10.7 mi · 118 E Washington St, Momence, IL 60954-1518

+18159535786 Website Directions

Inaka Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 13.1 mi · 700 S Dixie Hwy, Beecher, IL 60401

🥋 Aikido

+17084339498 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?
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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
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