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Martial Arts Schools in Monticello, IL

2 schools in and around Monticello, 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.

Monticello has about 6,010 residents, which works out to 33 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

HMD Academy of Tae Kwon Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

111 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856

+12173523939 Website Directions

Shorin-Ryu Academy of Martial Arts

102 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856

(217) 841-4561 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Monticello

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

Han's Tae Kwon DO Karate / taekwondo

📍 13.9 mi · 4517 Copper Ridge Rd, Champaign, IL 61822

🥋 Taekwondo

(217) 355-8010 Website Directions

HMD Academy of Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 14.7 mi · 601 E Main St, Mahomet, IL 61853-7430

+12173523939 Website Directions

Parallel jiu jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 14.9 mi · 313 S Staley Rd, Champaign, IL 61822-9276

+12174936092 Directions

Leaders for Life Martial Arts Kids classes

📍 15.0 mi · 2413 Village Green Pl, Champaign, IL 61822-7676

+12173518531 Website Directions

Battlehorse Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 15.9 mi · 406 Ginger Bend Dr, Champaign, IL 61822-3500

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA

+12174366367 Website Directions

White Tiger Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 16.5 mi · 2006 Round Barn Rd, Champaign, IL 61821-3623

🕒 1-1:45pm, 2-2:45pm

🥋 Taekwondo

+12177141162 Website Directions

McVicker Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 16.6 mi · 1808 Round Barn Rd, Champaign, IL 61821-6816

🥋 BJJ, Grappling

+18122436683 Website Directions

Mother Mel's Isshin-Ryu Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 16.7 mi · 111 E Holden St, Tolono, IL 61880-8332

+12176495245 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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