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Martial Arts Schools in West Hempstead, NY

2 schools in and around West Hempstead, 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.

EGN International Karate & fitness center inc. Karate / taekwondo

491 Hempstead Tpke, West Hempstead, NY 11552-1142

+15162340341 Website Directions

Popkin-Brogna Jujitsu Center

181 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552-2119

+15164891278 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of West Hempstead

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

Fundamentals Strength & Defense Kids classesMMA

📍 1.0 mi · 444 Dogwood Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010-3349

🥋 MMA

+15164855025 Website Directions

L I Tae Kwon Do & Hapkido Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.1 mi · 830 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY 11010-3632

🥋 Taekwondo

+15163540676 Website Directions

Karate-Do No Fear Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.3 mi · 16 W Columbia St, Hempstead, NY 11550

+15164177277 Directions

School Of Grappling BJJ / grappling

📍 1.4 mi · 983 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY 11010-2532

+15162332402 Directions

New Generation Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.5 mi · 184 New Hyde Park Rd, Franklin Square, NY 11010-3012

🥋 Karate

+15164888700 Website Directions

United Studios of Self Defense Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 1.5 mi · 159 New Hyde Park Rd, Franklin Square, NY 11010

🥋 MMA, Karate

(516) 775-4240 Website Directions

Kempo Franklin Square Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.7 mi · 380 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010-1213

🥋 BJJ, Karate, Kung Fu

+15163581649 Website Directions

Franklin Square Champions Martial Arts

📍 1.7 mi · 380 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010-1213

+15165024976 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?
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