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Martial Arts Schools in Peru, IN

2 schools in and around Peru, 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.

Peru has about 11,003 residents, which works out to 18 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Impact Martial Arts

2484 S Business 31, Peru, IN 46970

(765) 438-4452 Website Directions

Team Buck Wild MMA MMA

YMCA, 34 E 6th St, Peru, IN 46970-2350

+17654753360 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Peru

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

Logansport Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 11.2 mi · 424 High St, Logansport, IN 46947-2764

+17654147595 Directions

Innovative Martial Arts

📍 11.7 mi · 508 S Cicott St, Logansport, IN 46947-4617

+15747390935 Website Directions

Saikou Shuri Ryu Karate School Karate / taekwondo

📍 16.8 mi · 1595 Stitt St, Wabash, IN 46992

Directions

White Crane Kung Fu School Karate / taekwondo

📍 16.9 mi · 1301 W Mulberry St, Kokomo, IN 46901-4273

+17654523275 Website Directions

Bethea's Karate Studio Karate / taekwondo

📍 17.0 mi · 119 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN 46901-4634

+17654524286 Directions

GARRA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 17.7 mi · 2138 E Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901-6240

+17658630508 Website Directions

Soma Jiu Jitsu Kokomo Free trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 18.0 mi · 1201 S 17th St, Kokomo, IN 46902-1919

+17654163453 Website Directions

Donnie Michaels Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 18.0 mi · 1201 S Seventeenth St, Kokomo, IN 46902

+17654574083 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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How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

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?
A mixed martial artist is an athlete who trains in and combines multiple combat disciplines, such as striking, wrestling, and submission grappling. They integrate techniques from sports like boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for competition or self-defense. Search MartialArtsAtlas to locate comprehensive MMA programs near you.

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