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Martial Arts Schools in Watervliet, NY

2 schools in and around Watervliet, 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.

Watervliet has about 10,268 residents, which works out to 19 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Albany Aikido Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

143 Troy Schenectady Rd, Watervliet, NY 12189-1504

🥋 Aikido

+15186295925 Website Directions

Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

1623 2nd Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189-2816

🥋 Muay Thai, Boxing

+15183601064 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Watervliet

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

Nuk Soo Muay Thai Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 0.6 mi · 185 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110-5446

🕒 9:00PM

🥋 Muay Thai

+15183669162 Website Directions

Tengu Mori Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.0 mi · 21 First St, Troy, NY 12180

+15188807808 Directions

RPI Meitokukan Kendo Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.8 mi · 1650 15th St, Troy, NY 12180-3616

Directions

Renzo Gracie Latham Kids BJJ BJJ / grappling

📍 2.5 mi · 698 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110-4016

+15187825255 Directions

Fudoshin Karate School of Latham Karate / taekwondo

📍 2.5 mi · 700 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110-4047

+15187857864 Directions

United Krav Maga Association BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 2.6 mi · 849 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110

🥋 Wrestling, Muay Thai, Krav Maga

+17575646200 Website Directions

Master Yang's Martial Arts Center

📍 2.6 mi · 849 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110-2126

+15187837000 Website Directions

Krav Maga Albany

📍 2.7 mi · 849 Loudon Rd, Colonie, NY 12110-2106

+15183131730 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.

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