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Martial Arts Schools in Tinley Park, IL

2 schools in and around Tinley Park, 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.

Tinley Park has about 54,856 residents, which works out to 3.6 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Ground Rules Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

17200 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477-3490

🥋 BJJ

+17088880747 Website Directions

team one mma MMA

17747 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

🥋 MMA

(708) 466-8384 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Tinley Park

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

iLoveKickboxing - Orland Park Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 2.2 mi · 15701 S 71st Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing

7083156440 Website Directions

ROL Academy of Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 2.3 mi · 15629 S 71st Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462-5135

🕒 fri, 06 feb 2026 20:48:10 gmt

🥋 BJJ

+17086826262 Website Directions

G2 BJJ BJJ / grappling

📍 2.5 mi · 4932 Wilshire Blvd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-3100

+16304188822 Website Directions

Victory MMA MMA

📍 2.6 mi · 15414 S 70th Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462-5133

+17082968528 Website Directions

Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.0 mi · 8537 W 191st St, Mokena, IL 60448-8443

+18154690220 Website Directions

Fear Less Self Defense

📍 3.4 mi · 9100 W 191st St, Mokena, IL 60448-8772

+18155569143 Website Directions

Crestwood Aikido Shinjinkan Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.5 mi · 15546 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452-3602

🕒 monday в 5:00 pm

🥋 Karate, Aikido

+17089456066 Website Directions

Kenpo Self Defense Studio, Inc. Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.5 mi · 15546 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

🕒 monday в 5:00 pm

🥋 Karate, Aikido

+17083858800 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.

What is a mixed martial artist?
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