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Martial Arts Schools in Jenkintown, PA

2 schools in and around Jenkintown, 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.

Jenkintown has about 4,740 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

I Love Kickboxing Muay thai / kickboxing

215 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046

2153153530 Website Directions

United Arts BJJ / grappling

428 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046-2809

🥋 BJJ

+12158861079 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Jenkintown

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

Berzin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 1.0 mi · 827 Glenside Ave, Wyncote, PA 19095-1221

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, MMA

+12672729994 Website Directions

US Yong Kum Kwan Kendo Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.3 mi · 8118 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1423

+12152378152 Website Directions

Paek's Tae Kwon Do School Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.3 mi · 1907 Susquehanna Rd, Abington, PA 19001-4513

🕒 Mon-10:00am (8:30pm)

🥋 Taekwondo

+12158853000 Website Directions

Glenside Shotokan Karate Club Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.5 mi · 43 S Easton Rd, Cheltenham Twp, PA 19038-4617

🥋 Karate

+12158854290 Website Directions

Action Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.8 mi · 917 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-8305

🥋 Karate

+12674123384 Website Directions

Full Circle Integrated Martial Arts Academy

📍 2.1 mi · 1404 Peg Ln, Dresher, PA 19025

2155402464 Website Directions

Extreme Karate & Fitness Karate / taekwondo

📍 2.2 mi · 220 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046-4326

+12153795500 Website Directions

Semper Fi Academy

📍 2.5 mi · 7977 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111-2224

+12673437629 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.

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