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Martial Arts Schools in Waverly, NY

2 schools in and around Waverly, 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.

Waverly has about 4,237 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Isshinryu Martial Arts Academy Karate / taekwondo

23 Circle Dr, Waverly, NY 14892-9744

🥋 Karate

+16077428838 Website Directions

Tioga Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

210 Broad St, Waverly, NY 14892-1322

+16075652973 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Waverly

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

Reagans Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 14.1 mi · 57 E Tioga St, Spencer, NY 14883-9107

+16076595266 Directions

Casa De Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 15.1 mi · 350 E 5th St, Elmira, NY 14901-2234

+16077650459 Directions

5th Round Fitness MMA MMA

📍 15.5 mi · 103 Stowell Pl, Elmira, NY 14901-1430

+16073315111 Directions

American Family Karate & Jujitsu Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 15.6 mi · 103 Hoffman St, Elmira, NY 14905

🕒 15am - 11am

🥋 Karate

+16075429571 Website Directions

Twin Tiers Martial Arts Championship

📍 17.5 mi · 116 Breesport Rd, Horseheads, NY 14845-9324

+16075429571 Website Directions

Mugen Martial Arts and Fitness

📍 20.2 mi · 3300 Chambers Rd, Big Flats, NY 14845-1404

+16073298759 Website Directions

Southern Tier Hoplological Society

📍 24.5 mi · 113 N Page Ave, Endicott, NY 13760-3933

+6079725276 Website Directions

Fairbanks Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 24.7 mi · 604 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal, NY 13850-1439

+16073720936 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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