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Martial Arts Schools in Stanhope, NJ

2 schools in and around Stanhope, 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.

Stanhope has about 3,599 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Isshinryu Traditional Karate do Karate / taekwondo

108 RT-183, Stanhope, NJ 07874-2643

+19735273719 Directions

Rising Fist Martial Arts

67 Main St, Stanhope, NJ 07874-2699

+19737567436 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Stanhope

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

Core Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 1.1 mi · 8 US Highway 206, Byram Twp, NJ 07874-3271

🥋 BJJ

+19734760809 Website Directions

Black Diamond Karate Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.8 mi · 4 Gold Mine Rd, Roxbury Township, NJ 07836

(908) 339-1293 Website Directions

Gael Force Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 1.9 mi · 3 Gold Mine Rd, Roxbury Township, NJ 07836

+12016778143 Website Directions

Dragon's Den Martial Arts Academy

📍 2.1 mi · 141 US Highway 46, Budd Lake, NJ 07828-2514

+19736916699 Directions

New Jersey Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial class

📍 2.3 mi · 142 Lakeside Blvd, Landing, NJ 07850-1119

+19737704555 Website Directions

Ibuki Martial Arts Center

📍 3.2 mi · 47 Hopatchung Rd, Hopatcong, NJ 07843-1586

+19732345369 Website Directions

Byram Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.7 mi · 2 Tamarack Rd, Byram Twp, NJ 07821-3932

+19735275053 Directions

Victor's Mixed Martial Arts MMA

📍 3.7 mi · 1 Old Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ 07828-3213

🥋 MMA

+19732346454 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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