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Martial Arts Schools in Dover, OH

2 schools in and around Dover, Ohio — 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.

Dover has about 12,946 residents, which works out to 15 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Ohio Karate School Karate / taekwondo

410 N Wooster Ave, Dover, OH 44622-2876

+13302943700 Directions

Ohio Martial Arts Academy

130 W 2nd St, Dover, OH 44622-2932

+13302807374 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Dover

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

McFeeders Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.8 mi · 120 S Broadway St, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-3829

🥋 Taekwondo

+13304473630 Website Directions

Tuscarawas Judo Team Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.4 mi · 400 Mill Ave SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-3875

+13303659346 Website Directions

Knepper Martial Arts

📍 10.8 mi · 1030 N Water St, Uhrichsville, OH 44683

+13304327267 Directions

United States Martial Arts Center

📍 14.8 mi · 1226 Market St NE, Navarre, OH 44662-8576

+13309332080 Directions

Tri-County Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 15.3 mi · 118 E Lisbon St, Waynesburg, OH 44688-9353

🥋 Karate, Hapkido

+13302045661 Website Directions

BlackBird Martial Arts and Self Defense Academy

📍 17.7 mi · 4457 Navarre Rd SW, Perry Twp, OH 44706-2386

+13304456946 Website Directions

Ground Zero MMA Muay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 19.0 mi · 256 Erie St S, Massillon, OH 44646-6738

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+13306393449 Website Directions

X-10 MMA MMA

📍 20.0 mi · 1032 1st St NE, Massillon, OH 44646-4239

+13308447760 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?
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