Martial Arts Schools in Florence, MS
2 schools in and around Florence, Mississippi — 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.
Florence has about 4,810 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Mcdonald's Family Taekwondo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
3000 Highway 49 S, Florence, MS 39073-9491
🥋 Taekwondo
TKO-Full Armor Karate Ministry Karate / taekwondo
1580 Florence-Byram Rd, Florence, MS 39073-9267
More schools within 30 miles of Florence
Only 2 schools listed in Florence itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Florence.
Chatan Dojo USA Karate / taekwondo
📍 3.5 mi · 121 Industrial Dr, Richland, MS 39218-9547
Boxers Rebellion BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 9.0 mi · 856 S State St, Jackson, MS 39201-5300
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA
Everett's Karate Karate / taekwondo
📍 9.9 mi · 800 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202-3402
Tiger Rock Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 10.0 mi · 103 Christian Dr, Brandon, MS 39042-2762
🥋 Karate, Taekwondo
Vector Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
📍 10.0 mi · 1985 Scanlon Dr, Jackson, MS 39204-4419
Magnolia MMA MMA
📍 10.9 mi · 1027 Pecan Park Cir, Jackson, MS 39209-6914
Mississippi statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Mississippi61
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Mississippi65
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Mississippi79
- MMA Gyms in Mississippi38
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Mississippi15
Nearby in Mississippi
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