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Martial Arts Schools in Lexington, TN

2 schools in and around Lexington, 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.

Lexington has about 8,037 residents, which works out to 25 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Borras Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

584 E Church St, Lexington, TN 38351-1945

🥋 BJJ

+17312989039 Website Directions

Wado Ryu of Lexington TN Kids classesKarate / taekwondoMMA

30 W Church St, Lexington, TN 38351

🥋 MMA, Karate

+17319611442 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Lexington

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

Bob Bass Shotokan Karate Center Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 20.5 mi · 1314K US-45, Henderson, TN 38340

🕒 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights 7-8 PM

+17319891092 Website Directions

Tora Judo BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 20.5 mi · 1314 US Highway 45 N, Henderson, TN 38340-4003

+17319891092 Website Directions

South Jackson Martial Arts

📍 24.6 mi · 20 Case Dr, Jackson, TN 38301

+17312030917 Directions

Jackson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Free trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 25.0 mi · 80 Innsdale Cv, Jackson, TN 38305-3920

+17313003352 Website Directions

Coram Deo Martial Arts

📍 25.9 mi · 365 N Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305-2872

+17313456922 Directions

The Pack Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 26.0 mi · 605 Carriage House Dr, Jackson, TN 38305-4217

+17316687396 Website Directions

Fudoshinka Dojo Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 26.2 mi · 1869 US-45-Byp S, Jackson, TN 38305-2464

+17316085130 Website Directions

Fightshop

📍 26.5 mi · 117 Bowling Dr, Jackson, TN 38305

(731) 618-0912 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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