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Martial Arts Schools in Lawrence, MA

2 schools in and around Lawrence, Massachusetts — 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.

Lawrence has about 89,332 residents, which works out to 2.2 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Diaz Isshinryu Karate & Kobudo Karate / taekwondo

468 N Canal St 2nd Fl, Lawrence, MA 01840

9786885470 Directions

US Taekwondo Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

155 Parker St, Lawrence, MA 01843

🥋 Taekwondo

9782582586 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Lawrence

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

TITLE Boxing Club North Andover Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 1.6 mi · 137 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845

9786200255 Website Directions

Merrimack Valley Martial Arts Academy

📍 1.6 mi · 200 Sutton St, North Andover, MA 01845-1645

+19782375956 Website Directions

BJJ BOSTON Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 1.7 mi · 40 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01844

🥋 BJJ

+19789430184 Website Directions

iLoveKickboxing - Methuen Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 1.7 mi · 40 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01844

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing

9782582261 Website Directions

North Andover Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 1.8 mi · 40 High St, North Andover, MA 01845-2620

🥋 BJJ

+15084347206 Website Directions

ATA Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.0 mi · 16 Haverhill St, Andover, MA 01810-3000

🥋 Taekwondo

+19787490880 Website Directions

American School Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 2.2 mi · 577 Chickering Rd, North Andover, MA 01845-2830

🥋 Karate

+19786860025 Website Directions

9 Dragons Martial Arts

📍 2.2 mi · 575 Chickering Rd, North Andover, MA 01845-2830

+19788154143 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.

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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