Martial Arts Schools in Poughkeepsie, NY

9 schools in and around Poughkeepsie, 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.

Poughkeepsie has about 32,293 residents, which works out to 28 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

East Wave Dojo Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

2 Lagrange Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2429

🕒 Monday & Wednesday from 7-8:30 PM

🥋 Karate, Kung Fu

+18454162222 Website Directions

Hong's Karate School Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

702 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6701

🕒 Mon–Fri 11am

+18454737916 Website Directions

JiuJitsu And Judo For All Inc BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

394 MAIN, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

3479358073 Directions

Karate 4 Excellence Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

29 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6522

🥋 Karate

+18454620624 Website Directions

Kwon's Martial Arts Free trial class

766 Vassar Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6056

+18452260832 Website Directions

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

9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3022

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA

+18454444560 Website Directions

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

473 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1033

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing

+18454837675 Website Directions

Precision Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

60 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6524

🥋 BJJ

+18453928495 Website Directions

UMAC LaGrange

308 Titusville Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2945

+18452401999 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 Poughkeepsie

How many martial arts schools are there in Poughkeepsie?
We list 9 martial arts schools in Poughkeepsie with addresses, and 9 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Poughkeepsie?
Call ahead — 9 of the 9 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 9 martial arts facilities in Poughkeepsie, New York, with 9 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.