Martial Arts Schools in Watertown, MA

10 schools in and around Watertown, 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.

Watertown has about 35,985 residents, which works out to 28 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Athena School of Arms

125 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472-4043

🕒 Monday, Wednesday: 6:30PM-9:00PM

🥋 Wrestling

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Boston Judo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

15 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472-2609

🥋 Judo

+16172689893 Website Directions

Craig's Kempo Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

222 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472-2989

🥋 Karate

+16179249888 Website Directions

Kimura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

15 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472-2609

🥋 BJJ

+16175993434 Website Directions

Kimura Brazilian Juijitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

245 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472-4306

🥋 BJJ

+16177446370 Website Directions

MacDonald Academy of Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

6 Riverside St, Watertown, MA 02472-2651

🥋 MMA, Karate, Krav Maga

+16179234248 Website Directions

PowerHouse Kickboxing and Fitness Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

150 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate

6177446246 Website Directions

Theodorou Academy of Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMMA

201 Arlington St, Watertown, MA 02472-2003

🥋 BJJ, MMA

+15087404872 Website Directions

Wu An Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

55 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472-3924

🥋 Kung Fu

+16177446514 Website Directions

Wu Dao Kung Fu and Tai Chi Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

125 Walnut St, Watertown, MA 02472-4043

🥋 Kung Fu

+16178122180 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 Watertown

How many martial arts schools are there in Watertown?
We list 10 martial arts schools in Watertown with addresses, and 9 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Watertown?
Call ahead — 9 of the 10 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 10 martial arts facilities in Watertown, Massachusetts, with 9 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.