Martial Arts Schools in Hillsborough, NC

3 schools in and around Hillsborough, 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.

Hillsborough has about 9,773 residents, which works out to 31 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Aikido and Tai Chi At Open Sky Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

131 Boone Square St, Hillsborough, NC 27278-2561

🥋 Aikido

+19197329962 Website Directions

IQ Jiu Jitsu Hillsborough BJJ / grappling

121 Mayo St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

+16189233073 Website Directions

Wagoner's Infusion Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

412 Buttonwood Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

🥋 Karate

3363394909 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Hillsborough

Only 3 schools listed in Hillsborough itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Hillsborough.

Goldbeck's Martial Arts

📍 1.3 mi · 101 Meadowlands Dr (Sportsplex), Durham, NC 27278

+19198101031 Directions

Gracie Durham Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 6.7 mi · 4908 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705-5906

+19199645777 Website Directions

Hidden Mountain Bujinkan Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 6.7 mi · 2305 Orangewood Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2238

+19193097996 Website Directions

Carolina Martial Arts Center

📍 7.1 mi · 4631 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705

+19196327653 Directions

Triangle Aikido Karate / taekwondo

📍 7.2 mi · 4603 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705

+19198865415 Website Directions

NC Systema Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 7.2 mi · 4603 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705

+19192746922 Website Directions

Master Chang's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 7.8 mi · 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1499

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo

+19192405869 Website Directions

Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style Karate / taekwondo

📍 8.2 mi · 2923 Little River Church Rd, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541

+19197682133 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in Hillsborough

How many martial arts schools are there in Hillsborough?
We list 3 martial arts schools in Hillsborough with addresses, and 3 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Hillsborough?
Call ahead — 3 of the 3 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 3 martial arts facilities in Hillsborough, North Carolina, with 3 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.