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Martial Arts Schools in Bedford, IN

2 schools in and around Bedford, Indiana — 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.

Bedford has about 13,853 residents, which works out to 14 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Guardian Martial Arts Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

110 Hillcrest Way, Bedford, IN 47421

🥋 Hapkido

+18126502358 Website Directions

Lucas Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

715 6th St, Bedford, IN 47421-2346

🥋 Taekwondo

+18122770717 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Bedford

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

Shinkyukan Karate / taekwondo

📍 13.1 mi · 4140 S Blaikelee Ct, Bloomington, IN 47403-8846

🕒 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:52:39 +0000

🥋 Karate

+17194223656 Website Directions

Bloomington Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 16.2 mi · 1921 S Liberty Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403-5146

🕒 Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

🥋 Karate

+18123371282 Website Directions

North Star Capoeira

📍 16.5 mi · 812 S Henderson St, Bloomington, IN 47401-4841

+18123408844 Directions

Pekiti Tirsia Kali Makusog Indiana

📍 17.1 mi · 415 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404-5125

+18122194951 Website Directions

B Town Muay Thai Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 17.1 mi · 415 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404-5125

+18603199889 Directions

BloomIndoSilat Kids classes

📍 17.1 mi · 415 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404

🕒 Saturdays 3 PM - 4:30 PM. Get Fit | Have Fun

+18126101586 Website Directions

Satori Integrated Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 17.1 mi · 415 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404-5125

🥋 Hapkido

+18122727038 Website Directions

Aikido of Suenaka-ha Indiana Karate / taekwondo

📍 17.1 mi · 223 S Pete Ellis Dr Ste 19 At Monroe Co Martial Arts, Bloomington, IN 47408

🥋 Aikido

8126710319 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.

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