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Martial Arts Schools in Shaker Heights, OH

2 schools in and around Shaker Heights, 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.

Shaker Heights has about 28,689 residents, which works out to 7.0 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Master Marr's Taekwon-do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

16720 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120-3722

🥋 Taekwondo

+12169215425 Website Directions

Progressive Taekwondo & Family Fitness Center Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

Shaker Heights High School, 15911 Aldersyde Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44120

🥋 Taekwondo

+12164096740 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Shaker Heights

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

Temple of Shao-lin Martial Arts Academy

📍 1.4 mi · 13300 Miles Ave, Cleveland, OH 44105-5574

+12169917737 Directions

Universal Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.5 mi · 13415 Union Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120-4512

+12165333916 Directions

Golden Pyramid Martial Arts Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 2.8 mi · 5080 Northfield Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137-2106

🥋 Boxing, Karate, Kung Fu

+12164751880 Website Directions

Shadowkats Martial Arts Club

📍 2.8 mi · 16635 Broadway Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137

2162365287 Directions

Beachwood Tai Shin Doh Academy Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.9 mi · 23600 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122-5915

🥋 Judo, Karate, Krav Maga

+12168155873 Website Directions

Rio Pro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 3.2 mi · 24000 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122

🥋 BJJ

+12167654444 Website Directions

Asian Sun Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 3.2 mi · 24000 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo

+12164649030 Website Directions

Burning River Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 3.2 mi · 24000 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122

🥋 BJJ

+14405527244 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 Shaker Heights

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.

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.

What is a mixed martial artist?
A mixed martial artist is an athlete who trains in and combines multiple combat disciplines, such as striking, wrestling, and submission grappling. They integrate techniques from sports like boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for competition or self-defense. Search MartialArtsAtlas to locate comprehensive MMA programs near you.

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