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Martial Arts Schools in Thomasville, NC

2 schools in and around Thomasville, 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.

Thomasville has about 27,605 residents, which works out to 7.2 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Phoenix Martial Arts

7 W Main St, Thomasville, NC 27360-3934

+13366925816 Directions

School of Fighting Arts Kids classesFree trial class

27 W Main St, Thomasville, NC 27360-3965

+13364740607 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Thomasville

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

American Ninjutsu Academy

📍 5.8 mi · 702 Eden Terrace, Archdale, NC 27263

+13367013336 Website Directions

Bryan Hebert's Ju-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial class

📍 6.3 mi · 301 Trindale Rd, Archdale, NC 27263-3111

🕒 Thursday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

+13364311372 Website Directions

Motion Works Martial Arts Academy Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 6.4 mi · 3407 Archdale Rd, Archdale, NC 27263-2769

🥋 BJJ, MMA

+13364398766 Website Directions

Five dragon Shaolin institute

📍 6.5 mi · 303 Oakwood St, High Point, NC 27262-4875

+17252229433 Directions

High Point Martial Arts

📍 6.7 mi · 10948 N Main St, Archdale, NC 27263

+13368850330 Directions

Triad Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 7.3 mi · 10134 N Main St, Archdale, NC 27263-2906

🥋 BJJ

+13368808335 Website Directions

Triad Martial Arts Training Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 7.4 mi · 1613 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262-2643

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+13368697030 Website Directions

ECOS BJJ BJJ / grappling

📍 8.8 mi · 3303 N Main St, High Point, NC 27265-1918

+13368034760 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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