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Martial Arts Schools in Highland, NY

2 schools in and around Highland, 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.

Highland has about 2,226 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Balintawak Cuentada Taboada System N.Y. Chapter

150 Bedell Ave, Highland, NY 12528-2203

+19142046348 Directions

Bushiken Karate Skinner Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

62 Vineyard Ave, Highland, NY 12528-1426

🥋 Karate

+18452321995 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Highland

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

Mercury Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 3.7 mi · 9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3022

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA

+18454444560 Website Directions

JiuJitsu And Judo For All Inc BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.1 mi · 394 MAIN, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

3479358073 Directions

World Oyama Karate Karate / taekwondoMMA

📍 4.1 mi · 1574 Route 44 55, Clintondale, NY 12515-5122

🥋 Karate

+18458836245 Website Directions

East Wave Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 5.3 mi · 2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2429

🕒 Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM

🥋 Karate, Kung Fu

+18454162222 Website Directions

New Paltz Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 5.3 mi · 22 N Front St, New Paltz, NY 12561-1410

+18452554523 Website Directions

Aikido of New Paltz Karate / taekwondo

📍 5.4 mi · 62 Plains Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561-2715

+18459010654 Website Directions

National Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 5.4 mi · 473 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1033

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing

+18454837675 Website Directions

T & T Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 6.7 mi · 870 Violet Ave, Hyde Park, NY 12538

🕒 Sat.: 8:00 - 11:00am

🥋 Hapkido

+18452335731 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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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.

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