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Martial Arts Schools in Somerville, NJ

2 schools in and around Somerville, 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.

Somerville has about 14,428 residents, which works out to 14 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Black Belt World Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

70 W Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876

🥋 Taekwondo

+19083936191 Website Directions

Somerville Martial Arts Academy

275 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876-3233

+19085758700 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Somerville

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

Ahn's Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 0.7 mi · 41 US-206, Raritan, NJ 08869

🕒 Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 9:30am-1:30pm

+19085410220 Website Directions

Somerville Martial Arts Academy

📍 0.9 mi · 23 US Highway 206, Raritan, NJ 08869-1937

+19085758700 Directions

Duro Martial Arts & Performance Training

📍 1.1 mi · 25 W Somerset St, Raritan, NJ 08869-2027

+19086563935 Directions

Somerville Martial Arts Academy

📍 1.5 mi · 99 N 13th Ave, Manville, NJ 08835

+19088016528 Directions

Freedom Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.7 mi · 1335 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2020

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate

+19086859080 Website Directions

Shraims Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 2.0 mi · 1 Ea Chimney Rock Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA

7323696277 Website Directions

Finderne Karate Club BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.2 mi · 476 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

🥋 BJJ, Karate

+17323716406 Website Directions

Three Rivers Dojo-New Jersey Karate / taekwondo

📍 2.3 mi · 440 S Main St, Manville, NJ 08835-2260

+17329914289 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.

What is a mixed martial artist?
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