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Martial Arts Schools in Durham, ME

2 schools in and around Durham, Maine — 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.

Durham has about 4,355 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

American Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness

1052 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME 04222-5332

+12074020515 Website Directions

Peak Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1052 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME 04222-5332

+12075221581 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Durham

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

Golden Dragon Martial Arts Academy

📍 4.0 mi · 9 Union St, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252

(207) 407-0020 Directions

Kenney's MMA MMA

📍 4.8 mi · 26 Village St, Lisbon, ME 04250-6421

+12075040908 Directions

Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 7.4 mi · 15 Depot St, Freeport, ME 04032-1503

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Judo

+12079561276 Website Directions

Brunswick Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 7.9 mi · 126 Main St, Topsham, ME 04086-1245

🥋 Karate, Kempo

+12077298682 Website Directions

Northern Chi Martial Arts

📍 8.1 mi · 41 Winter St, Topsham, ME 04086-1761

+12077518899 Directions

First Class Fitness & MMA MMA

📍 8.3 mi · 14 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011-1101

+12077666406 Website Directions

Riverview Martial Arts Kids classes

📍 8.4 mi · 610 Augusta Rd, Topsham, ME 04086

(207) 729-7399 Website Directions

Aikido-Judo Willow Martial Art Karate / taekwondo

📍 9.4 mi · 446 Webster St, Lewiston, ME 04240-4327

+12077530665 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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