Martial Arts Schools in New Bedford, MA

11 schools in and around New Bedford, 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.

New Bedford has about 101,318 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Almeida's Shotokan Karate School Karate / taekwondo

304 Bolton St, New Bedford, MA 02740-1104

+15087284202 Directions

Alpha Krav Maga Boston - South Coast

675 Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02744

(508) 259-1592 Directions

Costa's Tang Soo Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

376 Nash Rd, New Bedford, MA 02746-1827

🥋 Karate

+15089798111 Website Directions

Fight Sports Boston jiu jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1239 Chaffee St, New Bedford, MA 02745

🥋 BJJ

+17024009093 Website Directions

HEART MMA Boxing Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

59 Tarkiln Hill Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745-6306

+15089991800 Directions

Lance Soares Family Martial Arts

527 Church St, New Bedford, MA 02745-5106

+17749920797 Website Directions

Lord Utmosts School Of Martial Arts

1523 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746

5082020077 Directions

Rebelo's Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

88 Hatch St, New Bedford, MA 02745

+17743604116 Website Directions

South Coast Self Defense Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

457 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745-5266

🥋 Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+15088176693 Website Directions

Steve Arsenault's Karate Karate / taekwondo

830 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745-2403

+15082070623 Directions

Xcel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

1239 Chaffee St, New Bedford, MA 02745-1014

🥋 BJJ

+17742027260 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in New Bedford

How many martial arts schools are there in New Bedford?
We list 11 martial arts schools in New Bedford with addresses, and 11 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in New Bedford?
Call ahead — 11 of the 11 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

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.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 11 martial arts facilities in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with 11 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.