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Martial Arts Schools in Palmyra, VA

2 schools in and around Palmyra, 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.

L M Karate Academy Karate / taekwondo

6337 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA 22963

+14345895282 Website Directions

Lake Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

6 Centre Ct, Palmyra, VA 22963-2329

+14349069245 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Palmyra

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

Judo America Charlottesville Karate / taekwondo

📍 8.3 mi · 3025 Louisa Rd, Keswick, VA 22947-2155

+18585787748 Directions

Mountain-Kim Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 11.2 mi · 376 Pantops Ctr, Charlottesville, VA 22911-8679

+14342450202 Website Directions

Tiger USA World Class Taekwondo and Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 11.3 mi · 620 Riverside Shops Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911-8443

+14342027502 Website Directions

Charlottesville Shotokan Karate Club Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 11.3 mi · 1000 Belmont Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

+14344092126 Website Directions

Aikido of Charlottesville Karate / taekwondo

📍 12.3 mi · Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

+14348421971 Directions

SSJ Judo Karate / taekwondo

📍 12.3 mi · 500 Henry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 531-2951 Website Directions

Charlottesville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 12.4 mi · 1731 Allied St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

+14348256202 Website Directions

Gracie Charlottesville Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

📍 13.9 mi · 381 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

+14346884482 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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