All states › Texas › Clifton

Martial Arts Schools in Clifton, TX

2 schools in and around Clifton, Texas — 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.

Clifton has about 3,535 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Clifton Martial Arts

215 S College Hill Dr, Clifton, TX 76634-1864

+12546448587 Directions

Makhuwa JiuJitsu Clifton BJJ / grappling

1315 W 5th St, Clifton, TX 76634-1309

+12549645072 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Clifton

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

Lake Whitney Unified Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 19.7 mi · 109 N Trinity St, Whitney, TX 76692

🥋 Taekwondo

+12547237238 Website Directions

Family Martial Arts of Texas Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 22.8 mi · 10201 China Spring Rd, Waco, TX 76708-9767

+12548360999 Website Directions

CKS Martial Arts

📍 25.0 mi · 4012 E US Highway 84, Gatesville, TX 76528-4435

+15104186053 Directions

Black Tiger Taekwondo Institute Karate / taekwondo

📍 25.2 mi · 1408 St Louis St, Gatesville, TX 76528-1525

+12146324240 Directions

Next Karate Star Training Center Karate / taekwondo

📍 26.1 mi · First United Methodist Church, 2600 E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528-2630

+12547303837 Directions

BugLab jiujitsu club West Tx BJJ / grappling

📍 27.2 mi · 1411 Bugtussle Ln, West, TX 76691

+12548558789 Directions

Cipher MMA MMA

📍 27.9 mi · 22016 Woodway Dr, Woodway, TX 76712-7529

🥋 MMA

+15037980340 Website Directions

Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 28.8 mi · 1109 Richland Dr, Waco, TX 76710-4369

🥋 BJJ

+12542274188 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.

Texas statewide, by feature

Nearby in Texas

Good to know about martial arts schools in Clifton

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.