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Martial Arts Schools in Ephrata, PA

2 schools in and around Ephrata, Pennsylvania — 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.

Ephrata has about 13,719 residents, which works out to 15 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Ephrata Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMMA

248 W Fulton St, Ephrata, PA 17522-1903

🥋 MMA

+17177382244 Website Directions

Lancaster Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

342 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522-1651

🥋 BJJ

+17179470142 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Ephrata

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

Dragon MMA Academy MMA

📍 2.4 mi · 18 S 11th St, Akron, PA 17501

2674202320 Website Directions

Wado-Ryu Martial Arts Studio Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.3 mi · 1832 N Reading Rd, Stevens, PA 17578

🥋 Karate

+17173335882 Website Directions

Advantage Taekwon-Do Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 6.0 mi · 732 Creekside Ln, Lititz, PA 17543-6826

🥋 Taekwondo

+17176271115 Website Directions

Lititz Martial Arts

📍 6.6 mi · 400 N Cedar St, Lititz, PA 17543

+17176261111 Website Directions

Soaring EaglE Karate- Denver, PA Karate / taekwondo

📍 6.7 mi · 275 Swamp Church Rd, Reinholds, PA 17569-9562

+17179179603 Directions

Collective Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 6.8 mi · 20 Copperfield Cir, Warwick Twp, PA 17543-9481

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+17173149119 Website Directions

Fletcher's Martial Arts Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 7.1 mi · 150 Water St, New Holland, PA 17557

+16105823892 Website Directions

One Community Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 7.5 mi · 35 Diller Ave, New Holland, PA 17557-1673

+14845770814 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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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?
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