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
Tioga Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo
210 Broad St, Waverly, NY 14892-1322
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
Casa De Karate Karate / taekwondo
📍 15.1 mi · 350 E 5th St, Elmira, NY 14901-2234
American Family Karate & Jujitsu Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
📍 15.6 mi · 103 Hoffman St, Elmira, NY 14905
🕒 15am - 11am
🥋 Karate
Twin Tiers Martial Arts Championship
📍 17.5 mi · 116 Breesport Rd, Horseheads, NY 14845-9324
Mugen Martial Arts and Fitness
📍 20.2 mi · 3300 Chambers Rd, Big Flats, NY 14845-1404
Southern Tier Hoplological Society
📍 24.5 mi · 113 N Page Ave, Endicott, NY 13760-3933
Fairbanks Karate Karate / taekwondo
📍 24.7 mi · 604 Vestal Pkwy W, Vestal, NY 13850-1439
New York statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in New York498
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in New York786
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in New York1051
- MMA Gyms in New York419
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in New York34
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in New York110
Nearby in New York
- Bronx36
- Staten Island32
- Elmira3
- Endicott5
- Vestal7
- Ithaca7
- Johnson City3
- Painted Post2
- New York379
- Brooklyn134
Good to know about martial arts schools in Waverly
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