Martial Arts Schools in Amsterdam, NY

2 schools in and around Amsterdam, 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.

Amsterdam has about 18,169 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

High Level Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

2370 Riverfront Ctr, Amsterdam, NY 12010-4611

🕒 Friday 6:00pm Sunday 9am

🥋 BJJ

+15185712267 Website Directions

Uechi-Ryu Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

1 Reid St, Amsterdam, NY 12010

🕒 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Thursdays 7pm-9pm Mo...

🥋 Karate

+15188429299 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Amsterdam

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

Golden Eagle Martial Arts - Galway, NY Karate / taekwondo

📍 9.7 mi · 5317 Sacandaga Rd, Galway, NY 12074

🥋 Karate

+15187270385 Website Directions

Pazzaglia's American Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 10.5 mi · 81 Briggs St, Johnstown, NY 12095

+15187750695 Directions

American Zen-Do Kai Karate Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 11.1 mi · 490 N Perry St, Johnstown, NY 12095-1011

+15187624723 Website Directions

Duanesburg Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 13.1 mi · 3025 Western Turnpike, Duanesburg, NY 12056

🕒 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

🥋 Taekwondo, Hapkido

+15184247080 Website Directions

Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung-Fu Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 13.6 mi · 127 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302-2219

🥋 Boxing

+15186057611 Website Directions

Volt Martial Arts-Glenville Free trial class

📍 13.7 mi · 14 Saratoga Rd, Glenville, NY 12302-3450

+15189527004 Website Directions

Pai's Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 13.8 mi · 124 Saratoga Rd, Scotia, NY 12302

🥋 Taekwondo

+15183991008 Website Directions

Team Jucao - New York Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 13.8 mi · 25 Mohawk Ave, Scotia, NY 12302

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+15186206502 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in Amsterdam

Which martial arts schools in Amsterdam show their opening hours?
2 of the 2 martial arts schools we list in Amsterdam publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

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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.