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Martial Arts Schools in Irvington, NJ

2 schools in and around Irvington, New Jersey — 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.

Irvington has about 61,838 residents, which works out to 3.2 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Destined For Greatness Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2 Union Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111-3280

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate

+19733723000 Website Directions

Ninja University

1095 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111-3243

+19733750093 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Irvington

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

Silent Fist Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.3 mi · 237 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo

+18887353656 Website Directions

New Newark Goshi Shun Karatte

📍 1.4 mi · 1126 South Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07106-1513

+19737320499 Directions

Goshi Shun Fitness & Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.6 mi · 209 Conklin Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205-1423

+19735174441 Directions

Chiba School of Martial Arts

📍 1.6 mi · 1012 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07112-2045

+19739019595 Directions

Green's School of Martial Arts

📍 1.8 mi · 116 Rhode Island Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018-2428

+19736785599 Website Directions

AMERICAN KARATE ACADEMY Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.9 mi · 1739 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

(862) 588-3709 Website Directions

Blue Life Karate and Fitness Karate / taekwondo

📍 2.0 mi · 1809 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

(973) 803-7323 Directions

New Jersey Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.1 mi · 114 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079-2812

+19738215338 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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