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Martial Arts Schools in Middletown, OH

2 schools in and around Middletown, 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.

Middletown has about 52,291 residents, which works out to 3.8 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Budokai Academy of Martial Arts Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

1725 Yankee Rd, Middletown, OH 45044

🥋 BJJ, Taekwondo, Hapkido

+15134331814 Website Directions

The Kick Jazz Company

3246 Dixie Hwy, Middletown, OH 45044-9062

+15134250009 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Middletown

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

Artisan Submission Grappling BJJ / grappling

📍 2.0 mi · 4343 Dixie Hwy, Franklin, OH 45005-5455

+15136470877 Website Directions

Prodigy Wrestling Academy

📍 2.0 mi · 4343 Dixie Hwy, Franklin, OH 45005-5455

+15134258100 Directions

Jorge Gurgel Martial Arts Center Monroe Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 3.6 mi · 3165 Heritage Green Dr, Monroe, OH 45050

5134027431 Website Directions

Kickboxing And Karate Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 5.6 mi · 435 N Riley Blvd, Franklin, OH 45005

(937) 409-3198 Directions

Queen City Grappling Club BJJ / grappling

📍 7.3 mi · 815 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066-1115

🥋 BJJ

+19375504711 Website Directions

Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts Headquarters Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 8.0 mi · 261 W Central Ave, Springboro, OH 45066-1103

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo

+19377488797 Website Directions

Indian Springs Family Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 8.1 mi · 4121 Hamilton Middletown Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011

(513) 386-4324 Directions

Han's White Tiger Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 8.2 mi · 7340 Yankee Rd, Liberty Twp, OH 45044-9168

🕒 1:00AM - 9:00PM

🥋 Taekwondo

+15137775700 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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