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Martial Arts Schools in Jackson, OH

2 schools in and around Jackson, 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.

Jackson has about 6,226 residents, which works out to 32 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

ONE Academy Jackson

731 E Main St, Jackson, OH 45640-2100

+17407075493 Directions

Striking Cobra School of Tae Kwon Do Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

594 E Main St, Jackson, OH 45640-2163

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More schools within 30 miles of Jackson

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

Seishin Ryoku Aikido School Karate / taekwondo

📍 11.9 mi · 1624 Jim Lackey Rd, Vinton, OH 45686

🥋 Aikido

+17409887657 Website Directions

Sochin Karate Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 13.5 mi · 662 Carrs Run Rd, Waverly, OH 45690-8961

+17402265425 Directions

Waverly Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 19.9 mi · 122 1/2 N High St, Waverly, OH 45690

+17402228772 Directions

Cooper’s World Champion Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 25.8 mi · 408 Park Ave, New Boston, OH 45662

🥋 Karate

+17403577721 Website Directions

Monster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 27.5 mi · 79 N Mulberry St, Chillicothe, OH 45601-2514

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Karate

+17406567238 Website Directions

ONE Academy Gallipolis

📍 27.9 mi · 59 Court St, Gallipolis, OH 45631-1138

+17408533064 Directions

Chillicothe Martial Arts Acadamy

📍 27.9 mi · 125 Western Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601

(740) 779-3656 Directions

Ohio Martial Arts Center Now a part of Hard knocks Training Center

📍 28.9 mi · 3 Church Rd, Portsmouth, OH 45662-8839

+17409613890 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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