Martial Arts Schools in Wake Forest, NC

12 schools in and around Wake Forest, 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.

Wake Forest has about 56,764 residents, which works out to 21 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

CORE Taekwondo Performance Center Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

900 S Franklin St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-2799

+19193245335 Website Directions

Embrace Martial Arts

1021 Forestville Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-9946

+19197773649 Website Directions

Heritage Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMMA

745 Merritt Capital Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

+19192154392 Website Directions

IIAOKA Karate / taekwondo

75 Pine View Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587-5094

+19849009552 Directions

IMK Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

10520 Star Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-7765

+19198100354 Website Directions

Inmortales MMA Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

5101 Unicon Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587-5021

+19194267599 Website Directions

Innovative Martial Arts Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

1241 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-5025

+19195624663 Website Directions

Leto Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

1428 Brogden Woods Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587-3737

+19195266898 Directions

Pendergrass Academy of Martial Arts

3325 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-3857

+19194950148 Website Directions

Pro Martial Arts - Wake Forest

936 Gateway Commons Cir, Wake Forest, NC 27587

9195696070 Website Directions

Vision Martial Arts Kids classes

3624 Rogers Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587

(919) 886-3223 Website Directions

World Champion Tae Kwon Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

11216 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC 27587-4530

+19195628984 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in Wake Forest

How many martial arts schools are there in Wake Forest?
We list 12 martial arts schools in Wake Forest with addresses, and 12 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Wake Forest?
Call ahead — 12 of the 12 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 12 martial arts facilities in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with 12 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.