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Martial Arts Schools in Essex Junction, VT

2 schools in and around Essex Junction, Vermont — 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.

Essex Junction has about 10,787 residents, which works out to 19 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu Vermont Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

90 Center Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452

🕒 Mat on Saturdays 11 AM - 1PM

🥋 BJJ

+19196855181 Website Directions

Vermont Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

167 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452-3068

+18028797999 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Essex Junction

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

Hathaway's Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.4 mi · 2382 Hathaway Point Rd, St Albans, VT 05478-7105

+18028720050 Directions

ONTA Studio Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 3.6 mi · 373 Blair Park Rd, Williston, VT 05495-8037

🥋 MMA, Karate

+18026838539 Website Directions

Villari's Vermont Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.8 mi · 15 Palmer Ct, South Burlington, VT 05403

🥋 Karate

+18028640844 Website Directions

South Burlington Fitness

📍 3.9 mi · 3060 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403-6051

+18025570771 Directions

KOJO Academy of Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.9 mi · 179 Commerce St, Williston, VT 05495

🥋 Taekwondo

8028600661 Website Directions

Combat Fitness MMA MMA

📍 3.9 mi · 276 E Allen St, Winooski, VT 05404-1570

+18026555425 Website Directions

United Fighting Arts Institute

📍 4.1 mi · 1891 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403-6021

+18023104915 Website Directions

BJJ Revolution Team Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 4.3 mi · 55 Leroy Rd, Williston, VT 05495-8979

🥋 BJJ, Boxing

+18025982839 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.

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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