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Martial Arts Schools in North Arlington, NJ

2 schools in and around North Arlington, 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.

North Arlington has about 16,694 residents, which works out to 12 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Budo Quest Martial Arts

7 Elm St, North Arlington, NJ 07031-6508

+12019519927 Website Directions

Institute Of Defensive Methods Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

41 River Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031-6166

🥋 Taekwondo

+12019558025 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of North Arlington

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

World Martial Arts Academy of Kearny

📍 0.2 mi · 844 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032-3210

+12019917000 Directions

Zentai Martial Arts and Summer Camp Kids classesFree trial classMMA

📍 0.6 mi · 281 Main St, Belleville, NJ 07109-3295

+12015080801 Website Directions

Nihon Goshin Aikido Karate / taekwondo

📍 0.7 mi · 75 Rutgers St, Belleville, NJ 07109-3746

+19733096961 Directions

Elite Performance Martial Arts

📍 0.8 mi · 139 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109-2927

+12016003947 Directions

K Martial Arts Belleville Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.0 mi · 383 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109-3736

🕒 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM

🥋 Taekwondo

+19738306982 Website Directions

Renzo Gracie Belleville BJJ / grappling

📍 1.2 mi · 527 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109-3332

+12015003556 Website Directions

Brick City Judo Club Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.2 mi · 569 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109-3361

+12016798665 Website Directions

Subforce JUDO Club Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.4 mi · 718 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071-3216

+12014700509 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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