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Martial Arts Schools in Marksville, LA

2 schools in and around Marksville, Louisiana — 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.

Marksville has about 4,805 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Gracie United - Team Jucao Avoyelles Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

207 N Main St, Marksville, LA 71351

+13182201826 Website Directions

Lightning Tigers Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

242 E Mark St, Marksville, LA 71351-2416

+13183051012 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Marksville

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

George Johnson's Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 20.0 mi · 1404 Water St, Lecompte, LA 71346-9773

+13187295425 Directions

American Black Belt Academy

📍 20.0 mi · 1402 Water St, Lecompte, LA 71346-9773

+13187295425 Directions

Pine Forest Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 22.9 mi · 5129 LA-28, Pineville, LA 71360

🥋 Grappling, Karate

+13184473112 Website Directions

Kung Fu Pineville Karate / taekwondoMMA

📍 23.6 mi · 3905 Trinity Church Rd, Pineville, LA 71360

🥋 Kung Fu

+19166016267 Directions

Legendary Kung Fu & Tai Chi Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 24.5 mi · 2850 Highway 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360-5787

🥋 Kung Fu

+13184817964 Website Directions

Genesis Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 26.2 mi · 1707 Metro Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301-3380

🥋 BJJ, Judo, MMA, Karate

+13185416078 Website Directions

Gracie United - Team Jucao Red River Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 26.3 mi · 3800 Monroe Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360-3907

🥋 BJJ, Grappling, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing

+13187692872 Website Directions

Gracie United Alexandria BJJ / grappling

📍 26.8 mi · 1112 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303

+13187929206 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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