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Martial Arts Schools in Kenmore, NY

2 schools in and around Kenmore, 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.

Kenmore has about 14,936 residents, which works out to 13 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

7 Virtues Dojo Karate / taekwondo

1139 Kenmore Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217-2845

+17168360324 Directions

Amerasian Defensive Arts

2512 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217-2223

+17164912716 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Kenmore

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

Wolves Academy of Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 0.0 mi · 2852 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217-2700

+17167716447 Website Directions

Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 0.4 mi · 1200 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-1312

🕒 Monday 10:00am

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate

+17168750560 Website Directions

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Buffalo Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 0.8 mi · 968 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-1450

🕒 Monday 10:30

+17168767218 Website Directions

WNY MMA & Fitness Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 1.4 mi · 255 Great Arrow Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

🕒 10am – 9pm

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+17168988924 Website Directions

PAGE OFF Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.6 mi · 175 Rano St, Buffalo, NY 14207-2176

🥋 BJJ

+17162283996 Website Directions

BCUT

📍 1.9 mi · 404 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14207-2782

+17169480247 Website Directions

Western New York Systema MMA

📍 2.1 mi · 1914 Colvin Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150

+17165258761 Website Directions

Buffalo Combat Fitness BJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 2.2 mi · 3068 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling

(716) 553-4745 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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