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Martial Arts Schools in Kittery, ME

2 schools in and around Kittery, 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.

Kittery has about 11,064 residents, which works out to 18 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Defend ME

50 Old Post Rd, Kittery, ME 03904

+12076980483 Directions

New England Okinawan Karate Karate / taekwondo

120 Rogers Rd, Kittery, ME 03904

🥋 Karate

+16037423262 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Kittery

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

New Day Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.5 mi · 1412 State Rd, Eliot, ME 03903-1371

+16032054015 Directions

Martin's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 8.1 mi · 1026 US-1, York, ME 03909

+12073701445 Website Directions

Lawrance Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 14.5 mi · 41 Main St, North Berwick, ME 03906

+12076083021 Directions

Southern Maine Martial Arts

📍 16.1 mi · 685 N Berwick Rd, Wells, ME 04090-7308

+12072516327 Directions

Team Fearless Martial Arts and Fitness

📍 17.6 mi · 1509 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090-4519

+12072167647 Directions

Zen Academy Martial Arts

📍 22.5 mi · 36 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043-5000

+12072069013 Directions

Thy's Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 23.9 mi · 890 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073-3572

🕒 Tuesday - 4 to 5 PM

🥋 BJJ, Taekwondo

+12072162889 Website Directions

Richard Smith Family Martial

📍 24.3 mi · 763 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073

+12074900101 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?
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.

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