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Martial Arts Schools in Decatur, IN

2 schools in and around Decatur, 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.

Decatur has about 10,072 residents, which works out to 20 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Keen's Martial Arts Academy (KMAA)

130 E Monroe St, Decatur, IN 46733-1733

+12602239603 Website Directions

Mudokwan Martial Arts USA Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

1127 Washington St, Decatur, IN 46733-1033

+12607284441 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Decatur

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

Team Lockout Jujutsu and Training

📍 14.3 mi · 109 W Market St, Bluffton, IN 46714-2032

+12603462500 Website Directions

Mountain STORM Martial ARTS

📍 14.4 mi · 221 W Market St, Bluffton, IN 46714-1932

+12608201333 Directions

White Tiger Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

📍 17.1 mi · 428 Broadway St, New Haven, IN 46774-1184

+12607499294 Website Directions

Bowles Karate Academy USA, Inc. Karate / taekwondo

📍 18.9 mi · 2721 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46807

+12604567788 Website Directions

The Fort Krav Maga

📍 20.0 mi · 437 E Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2817

+12602897470 Directions

C.S. Kim Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 20.1 mi · 4124 Engleton Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-3162

+12604331849 Directions

CKM Midwest

📍 20.2 mi · 4028 Boca Trl, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-5705

+17064294843 Website Directions

Bowles Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 20.2 mi · 2735 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-4740

+12604838729 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?
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