Martial Arts Schools in Altamont, NY
2 schools in and around Altamont, New York — 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.
Altamont has about 1,651 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
More schools within 30 miles of Altamont
Only 2 schools listed in Altamont itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Altamont.
JK Kenpo Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 4.9 mi · 1053 Kings Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing
American Ninjitsu
📍 4.9 mi · Stoodley Pl, Rotterdam, New York, Rotterdam, NY 12303
Albany Krav Maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
📍 5.1 mi · 8 Corporate Cir, Albany, NY 12203-5186
🕒 Wed 9:30am-12:30pm, Thu 4pm-7:30pm, Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
🥋 BJJ, Boxing, Karate, Kempo
Schenectady Karate & Kobudo Karate / taekwondo
📍 5.1 mi · 920 Kings Rd, Rotterdam, NY 12303
Rotterdam Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
📍 5.3 mi · 2696 Hamburg St, Schenectady, NY 12303-3715
🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo
Official Kenpo Karate Club, New York Karate / taekwondo
📍 5.4 mi · 2557 Hamburg St, Rotterdam, NY 12303-3723
🥋 Karate
Northeast Taekwon-Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 5.7 mi · 369 Duanesburg Rd, Rotterdam, NY 12306-2035
🥋 Taekwondo
Capital Northeast Martial Arts
📍 5.9 mi · 1811 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
New York statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in New York498
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in New York786
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in New York1051
- MMA Gyms in New York419
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in New York34
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in New York110
Nearby in New York
- Bronx36
- Staten Island32
- Rotterdam4
- Schenectady6
- Albany12
- Colonie5
- Delmar5
- Scotia4
- New York379
- Brooklyn134
Good to know about martial arts schools in Altamont
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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
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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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