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Martial Arts Schools in Paw Paw, MI

2 schools in and around Paw Paw, Michigan — 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.

Paw Paw has about 3,408 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Elemental Karate Karate / taekwondo

1027 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079-9464

+12699298113 Website Directions

Martial Arts Training Center

1027 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079-9464

+12488903877 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Paw Paw

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

Chung's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial class

📍 4.6 mi · 52362 N Main St, Mattawan, MI 49071-9332

+12696242211 Website Directions

ATA Integrity Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 10.1 mi · 6860 Stadium Dr, Oshtemo Twp, MI 49009-2004

🥋 Taekwondo

+12695447733 Website Directions

Trinity Martial Arts Kalamazoo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 10.3 mi · 6480 Technology Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo

+12696159066 Website Directions

Master Siegel's Martial Arts

📍 10.5 mi · 6465 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

(269) 372-7500 Website Directions

Dojos of the Risen Son Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 10.6 mi · 6245 Atlantic Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

🥋 MMA, Karate, Taekwondo, Hapkido

+12698086484 Website Directions

BN Motion HQ Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 11.6 mi · 5534 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1938

🥋 BJJ

+12693772661 Website Directions

Snyder Dojo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 12.3 mi · 670 Maple Hill Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

🥋 BJJ, Judo

+12693653667 Website Directions

Michigan Ryusyokai Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

📍 13.5 mi · 3320 Laird Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-3946

+16183356654 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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