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Martial Arts Schools in Johnstown, NY

2 schools in and around Johnstown, 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.

Johnstown has about 8,027 residents, which works out to 25 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

American Zen-Do Kai Karate Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

490 N Perry St, Johnstown, NY 12095-1011

+15187624723 Website Directions

Pazzaglia's American Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

81 Briggs St, Johnstown, NY 12095

+15187750695 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Johnstown

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

Kenkyona Ryu Martial Arts Club

📍 9.9 mi · 193 H Gray Rd, Fort Plain, NY 13339-2201

+15189210674 Directions

High Level Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 10.5 mi · 2370 Riverfront Ctr, Amsterdam, NY 12010-4611

🕒 Friday 6:00pm Sunday 9am

🥋 BJJ

+15185712267 Website Directions

Uechi-Ryu Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 11.0 mi · 1 Reid St, Amsterdam, NY 12010

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

🥋 Karate

+15188429299 Website Directions

Golden Eagle Martial Arts - Galway, NY Karate / taekwondo

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

🥋 Karate

+15187270385 Website Directions

Duanesburg Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

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

🕒 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

🥋 Taekwondo, Hapkido

+15184247080 Website Directions

Team Jucão Cobleskill

📍 24.0 mi · 375 N Grand St, Cobleskill, NY 12043

+15182314778 Website Directions

Cobleskill Taekwondo & Martial Arts LLC Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 24.0 mi · 375 N Grand St, Cobleskill, NY 12043

🕒 Monday, Tuesday or Thursday at 4:30

🥋 Taekwondo, Hapkido

+15185278390 Website Directions

Team Russell Boxing & Brazilian Jiujitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 24.3 mi · 584 Saratoga Rd, Glenville, NY 12302-5719

+15188782735 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.

What is a mixed martial artist?
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