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Martial Arts Schools in Sparta, TN

2 schools in and around Sparta, 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.

Sparta has about 4,989 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Bushido Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

224 W Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583-1922

🥋 Karate

+19314441456 Website Directions

Shotoforce Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

26 E Maple St, Sparta, TN 38583

+19313166332 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Sparta

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

Cookeville Aikido Karate / taekwondo

📍 12.8 mi · 2990 Hwy 70 E, Cookeville, TN 38506, Cookeville, TN 38506

+19316445022 Directions

Cookeville Jiu-jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 14.0 mi · 2025 Burgess Falls Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506-6626

🕒 Tuesday: 6pm

+17314329101 Website Directions

Martial Arts Academy of Cookeville

📍 15.3 mi · 728 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-4278

+19312618836 Directions

Smash Martial Arts Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 15.6 mi · 560 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-4036

🕒 Wed 3pm-6pm, Thu-Fri 3pm-8:30pm

+19318541213 Website Directions

Alpha Jiu-Jitsu Academy

📍 15.8 mi · 444 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

+19312607316 Website Directions

Upper Cumberland MMA Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 16.4 mi · 125 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501-3207

+19313894662 Website Directions

Cookeville Kenpo

📍 16.4 mi · 10 W Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501-3225

+19312618836 Directions

Machine Mixed Martial Arts Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 16.6 mi · 22 Young Rd, Rock Island, TN 38581

🥋 Muay Thai, MMA, Karate, Taekwondo

+19314148090 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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