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Martial Arts Schools in Punxsutawney, PA

2 schools in and around Punxsutawney, 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.

Punxsutawney has about 5,587 residents, which works out to 36 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Poradas Karate & Fitness Karate / taekwondo

220 N Jefferson St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767

+18142736788 Directions

Punxsy Prominence

220 N Jefferson St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767-2033

+18579303002 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Punxsutawney

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

Yu Won MUSUL Karate / taekwondo

📍 10.9 mi · 1206 E Main St, Reynoldsville, PA 15851

🥋 Karate, Hapkido

8146122285 Website Directions

REAKT Fighting Arts & Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 15.8 mi · 301 Aspen Way, DuBois, PA 15801-4001

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, MMA

+18143761814 Website Directions

Brookville Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 15.9 mi · 125 Main St, Brookville, PA 15825

🥋 Taekwondo

+18146032515 Website Directions

Rick's Academy of Self Defense

📍 16.8 mi · 101 W Dubois Ave, DuBois, PA 15801

+18143750113 Website Directions

Indiana Tae Kwon Do Center Karate / taekwondo

📍 24.0 mi · 214 Philadelphia St, Indiana, PA 15701

🥋 Taekwondo

(724) 801-8655 Website Directions

C.S. Kim Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 24.1 mi · 497 Philadelphia St, Indiana, PA 15701

🥋 Karate, Tang Soo Do

(724) 422-1479 Website Directions

Elite Combative Systems Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 24.2 mi · 533 Philadelphia St, Indiana, PA 15701-3901

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+17243493685 Website Directions

Miller's Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 24.3 mi · 655 Church St, Indiana, PA 15701

🥋 MMA, Karate, Tang Soo Do

(814) 442-8622 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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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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