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Martial Arts Schools in Oakdale, MN

2 schools in and around Oakdale, Minnesota — 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.

Oakdale has about 30,441 residents, which works out to 6.6 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Shaolin Martial Arts Center

Oakdale, MN

+17633533422 Website Directions

Spartan Martial Arts

432 Hayward Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128-5379

+16512101631 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Oakdale

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

Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Association Karate / taekwondo

📍 2.4 mi · 2259 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55119-3581

+18556586438 Website Directions

Loa Hu Kung Fu / Silat Karate / taekwondo

📍 2.4 mi · 731 Bielenberg Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125-1408

+17154108702 Directions

Defiant Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 2.6 mi · 8160 Coller Way, Woodbury, MN 55125-3508

+16513925750 Website Directions

TITLE Boxing Club Woodbury Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 2.6 mi · 8150 Coller Way #300, Woodbury, MN 55125

6513041920 Directions

National Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 2.6 mi · 8484 Tamarack Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125

🕒 Mon-Fri 4:30pm-9:00pm

🥋 Karate

+16517315411 Website Directions

9Round Fitness Muay thai / kickboxing

📍 2.8 mi · 783 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125

6125163489 Website Directions

Excel Martial Arts

📍 3.1 mi · 707 Commerce Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125-5701

+16515011023 Website Directions

Morris Martial Arts LLC Kids classes

📍 3.2 mi · 2572 7th Ave E, North St Paul, MN 55109

+16129797148 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.

What is a mixed martial artist?
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