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Martial Arts Schools in Bethlehem, NY

2 schools in and around Bethlehem, 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.

Bethlehem has about 35,424 residents, which works out to 5.6 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Clobber Jiu Jitsu Academy Free trial classBJJ / grappling

180 Delaware Ave, Bethlehem, NY 12054-1300

🥋 BJJ

+15188013677 Website Directions

The Dojo Karate / taekwondo

180 Delaware Ave, Bethlehem, NY 12054-1300

+15185055712 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Bethlehem

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

Dewey's Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondoMMA

📍 0.1 mi · 159 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054-1352

🥋 Karate, Aikido

+15184759641 Website Directions

Aikido School of Self Defense Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 0.1 mi · 159 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054

🥋 Karate, Aikido

+15182570356 Website Directions

Capital District Martial Arts Center

📍 0.2 mi · 3 Normanskill Blvd, Delmar, NY 12054-1352

+15183303656 Directions

Bethlehem Tae Kwon Do Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 1.3 mi · 421 Kenwood Ave, Delmar, NY 12054

🥋 Taekwondo

+15187039886 Website Directions

JKA of Albany Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.3 mi · 900 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054-2400

🥋 Karate

+15184450830 Website Directions

Sukhti Muay Thai and MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 3.4 mi · 527 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206-2214

+15189490436 Directions

Atlas Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 3.7 mi · 61 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206-1103

🥋 BJJ

+15183910891 Website Directions

Dewey's Martial Arts of Rensselaer County Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 4.0 mi · 179 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush, NY 12144-3523

🥋 Karate

+15185451528 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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