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Martial Arts Schools in Marion, VA

2 schools in and around Marion, Virginia — 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.

Marion has about 5,602 residents, which works out to 36 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Hungry Grappler Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing

225 E Main St, Marion, VA 24354-3132

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai

+12767813944 Website Directions

Iron Mountain Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Marion, VA

🥋 Karate

+12767825089 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Marion

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

Oh Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do & Self Defense LLC -Tazewell TKD Karate / taekwondo

📍 19.4 mi · 315 School St, Tazewell, VA 24651

🥋 Taekwondo

+13048947601 Directions

Ring Combat Sports

📍 23.2 mi · 2190 W Ridge Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382-5026

+12763352157 Website Directions

Shanaki Martial Arts Studios, Inc. Kids classesFree trial classMMA

📍 24.2 mi · 585 Stafford Umberger Dr, Wytheville, VA 24382

🥋 MMA

Website Directions

Shanaki Karate School Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 25.2 mi · 290 W Main St, Wytheville, VA 24382-2332

🥋 MMA

+12762286543 Website Directions

Abingdon MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

📍 26.1 mi · 407 E Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210

🥋 BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing

+12764920403 Website Directions

Wolf Hills Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 26.9 mi · 205 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210-2765

+12766985937 Directions

Yama-Shin-Ryu Dojo Abingdon Va Karate / taekwondo

📍 29.3 mi · 19484 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210-8016

🥋 MMA, Aikido

+12766086729 Website Directions

Blue Ridge Kung Fu Arnis Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 29.3 mi · 19484 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210

+14237274474 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?
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