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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

+16018129823 Website Directions

TKO-Full Armor Karate Ministry Karate / taekwondo

1580 Florence-Byram Rd, Florence, MS 39073-9267

+16019427728 Directions

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

+16019413739 Website Directions

Kimery Martial Arts

📍 8.0 mi · 306 Babbin Wells Rd, Pearl, MS 39208-4607

+16018320341 Directions

Next Level Combat of Pearl

📍 8.5 mi · 111 Fairmont Plz, Pearl, MS 39208-3424

Website Directions

Boxers Rebellion BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 9.0 mi · 856 S State St, Jackson, MS 39201-5300

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+18333269377 Website Directions

Everett's Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 9.9 mi · 800 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202-3402

+16019483090 Directions

Tiger Rock Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 10.0 mi · 103 Christian Dr, Brandon, MS 39042-2762

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo

+16018240058 Website Directions

Vector Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 10.0 mi · 1985 Scanlon Dr, Jackson, MS 39204-4419

+17697985065 Website Directions

Magnolia MMA MMA

📍 10.9 mi · 1027 Pecan Park Cir, Jackson, MS 39209-6914

+16019069803 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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