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Martial Arts Schools in Dallas, NC

2 schools in and around Dallas, North Carolina — 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.

Dallas has about 6,270 residents, which works out to 32 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Ellis Martial Arts

114 W Trade St, Dallas, NC 28034-1762

+17045306300 Directions

Ormaza Martial Arts Kids classes

3138 Dallas High Shoals Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034

+17049225022 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Dallas

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

Wu Xing Kung Fu School Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.0 mi · 1406 Hargrove Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-1536

+17049156800 Directions

Gaston Jiujitsu Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 3.7 mi · 358 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052-4113

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+17047190865 Website Directions

NC Budo - Gastonia Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.7 mi · 174 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

🥋 Karate

9802888750 Website Directions

Burris' Academy of Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.8 mi · 251 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

+17048658947 Website Directions

Shunpookan Aikido Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.8 mi · 258 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052

+17044786030 Directions

Robert L. Kitchin Academy of Self Defense

📍 3.9 mi · 914 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054-4242

+19808884677 Website Directions

Mat Masters Wrestling

📍 4.2 mi · 2501 Lowell Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

+19804289413 Website Directions

Golden Dragon Academy Self Defense

📍 4.3 mi · 2020 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-7476

+17044184898 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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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.

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