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Martial Arts Schools in Lafayette, TN

2 schools in and around Lafayette, Tennessee — 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.

Lafayette has about 5,919 residents, which works out to 34 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Shang Squonk American Martial Arts

102 Church St, Lafayette, TN 37083-1606

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Taekwondo Family Fitness Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

920 Red Boiling Springs Rd, Lafayette, TN 37083-1322

🕒 Monday thru Friday: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu

+16156888888 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Lafayette

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

Checkmat Gallatin Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA

📍 25.1 mi · 136 E Prince St, Gallatin, TN 37066-2832

+16155277642 Website Directions

Rising Sun Karate and Fitness Karate / taekwondo

📍 25.2 mi · 130 N Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066-2851

+16152068364 Directions

The Lebanon Dojo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 25.2 mi · 108 Webster St, Lebanon, TN 37087-2038

🥋 Karate

+16154764339 Website Directions

Patterson's Karate and Self Defense Karate / taekwondo

📍 25.7 mi · 511 N Castle Heights Ave, Lebanon, TN 37087-2731

+16156045377 Directions

Collette's Kajukenbo Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 25.9 mi · 402 Maple St, Gallatin, TN 37066-3542

+16155625425 Directions

Guardian Martial Arts and Fitness - Lebanon Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

📍 25.9 mi · 337 W Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing

+16155060428 Website Directions

Sheepdog Krav Maga

📍 26.0 mi · 1420 Toshiba Dr, Lebanon, TN 37087-1009

+16154799963 Website Directions

Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts Kids classes

📍 26.2 mi · 327 Hancock St, Gallatin, TN 37066-6315

+16152309658 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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