Martial Arts Schools in Purvis, MS
2 schools in and around Purvis, 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.
Purvis has about 1,955 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
More schools within 30 miles of Purvis
Only 2 schools listed in Purvis itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Purvis.
GU - Team Jucão Hattiesburg Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
📍 10.7 mi · 5004 Lincoln Rd Ext, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
🥋 BJJ
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 11.6 mi · 28 Market Ct, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-7206
🥋 Karate, Taekwondo
Seibukan Karate of Hattiesburg Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 12.2 mi · 210 W Hospital Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
🥋 Karate
Aikido of Hattiesburg Karate / taekwondo
📍 12.3 mi · 120 98th Pl Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
🥋 Aikido
Team Hopkins Jiu-Jitsu Hattiesburg Kids classesBJJ / grappling
📍 12.9 mi · 22 Commercial Warehouse Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-7424
🥋 BJJ
Tiger’s Den Karate Karate / taekwondo
📍 13.7 mi · 701 Stadium Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-4155
Graham MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 15.5 mi · 300 McInnis Ave, Petal, MS 39465-2044
🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA
Panther Pride Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo
📍 15.8 mi · 867 Highway 11, Petal, MS 39465-2037
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
- Ocean Springs8
- Southaven7
- Hattiesburg6
- Petal4
- Sumrall2
- Wiggins2
- Laurel3
- Picayune5
- Ridgeland11
- Gulfport10
Good to know about martial arts schools in Purvis
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