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Martial Arts Schools in Townsend, MA

2 schools in and around Townsend, 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.

Townsend has about 9,220 residents, which works out to 22 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Pepperell BJJ at Dynamic Martial Athletics BJJ / grappling

9 Center St, Townsend, MA 01469-1294

+16177841861 Directions

Townsend Isshinryu Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

267 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469-1447

+19785121301 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Townsend

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

Luth's Family Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 7.4 mi · 306 Main St, Groton, MA 01450

🥋 Karate

+19784483600 Website Directions

Zichelle MMA BJJ and Fitness BJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 7.7 mi · 65 Intervale Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420-6510

🥋 MMA

+19788040143 Website Directions

Newaza Bjj Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 8.7 mi · 489 Electric Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420-5316

🥋 BJJ

+16174130536 Website Directions

Modern Martial Arts Center

📍 8.7 mi · 489 Electric Ave, Fitchburg, MA 01420

(978) 833-4047 Directions

Len Brassard's Family Martial Arts Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 8.8 mi · 865 Merriam Ave, Leominster, MA 01453-1230

🕒 Monday: 9:00am

🥋 Karate

+19783429911 Website Directions

Kevin Bliss Self Defense Center Karate / taekwondo

📍 9.7 mi · 25 Mohawk Dr, Leominster, MA 01453-3360

🥋 Karate

+19788403201 Website Directions

Mass BJJ The Valley BJJ / grappling

📍 9.8 mi · 6 Andrews Pkwy, Devens, MA 01434

🥋 BJJ

+19784136361 Website Directions

Budo Kai Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 10.1 mi · 12 Mount Pleasant Ave, Leominster, MA 01453

🥋 Aikido

(978) 537-4434 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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