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Martial Arts Schools in Riverhead, NY

2 schools in and around Riverhead, 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.

Riverhead has about 36,067 residents, which works out to 5.5 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Expert Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1116 Main Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901-5724

+16317225554 Website Directions

Vamos Mixed Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

67 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901

🕒 Monday – Friday : 9am

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

6312411000 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Riverhead

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

Mazzarella Martial Arts

📍 6.5 mi · 9 Terrace Dr, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

+16319874823 Directions

Kioto Brazillian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 6.8 mi · 39 W Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY 11946-4094

+16315943939 Website Directions

Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 6.9 mi · 4 Old Country Rd, Quogue, NY 11959

(631) 653-9091 Directions

Studio Moodo Kids classes

📍 7.3 mi · 97 Old Riverhead Rd, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978-1402

+16319980516 Website Directions

Vamos Mixed Martial Arts Calverton Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 7.8 mi · 4462 Middle Country Rd, Calverton, NY 11933-1185

🕒 Monday – Friday : 9am

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Judo, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+16317409199 Website Directions

Kempo Karate of Speonk Karate / taekwondo

📍 8.8 mi · 295 Montauk Hwy, Speonk, NY 11972-2505

+16315780057 Directions

Kempo Karate and Fitness Karate / taekwondo

📍 9.1 mi · 585 Montauk Hwy, Eastport, NY 11941

6313956876 Directions

North Fork Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 10.1 mi · 32845 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935-1691

🥋 BJJ

+16317348259 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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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.

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?
A mixed martial artist is an athlete who trains in and combines multiple combat disciplines, such as striking, wrestling, and submission grappling. They integrate techniques from sports like boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for competition or self-defense. Search MartialArtsAtlas to locate comprehensive MMA programs near you.

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