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Martial Arts Schools in Oxford, NC

2 schools in and around Oxford, 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.

Oxford has about 8,972 residents, which works out to 22 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Lion's Den Martial Arts

122 Roxboro Rd, Oxford, NC 27565

+19195286291 Website Directions

North Carolina Martial Arts College

600 College St, Oxford, NC 27565

+19195283479 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Oxford

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

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Henderson BJJ / grappling

📍 9.9 mi · 212 Dabney Dr, Henderson, NC 27536-4034

+17326681057 Directions

Midnight Blue Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 10.7 mi · 101 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536-4637

🕒 Wednesday 5:00pm

🥋 Karate

+12523166060 Website Directions

North Carolina Martial Arts College

📍 11.6 mi · 2621 Tar River Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522

(919) 528-3479 Website Directions

Family TaeKwondo HQ Karate / taekwondo

📍 15.1 mi · 2173 Will Suitt Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522

+19196228614 Directions

MPower Martial Arts Kids classes

📍 17.2 mi · 431 S Hillsborough St, Franklinton, NC 27525

(984) 220-2463 Website Directions

Ed McGrath

📍 19.2 mi · 75 Shore Pine Dr, Youngsville, NC 27596-7583

+19849009552 Website Directions

Journey Martial Arts Academy

📍 20.3 mi · 1130 US 1 Hwy, Youngsville, NC 27596-9031

+19199310643 Website Directions

Showstoppers Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 20.5 mi · 225 Weathers St, Youngsville, NC 27596

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate

+19192444406 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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