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Top 10 martial arts classes in St Louis, MO

Students agree: these St Louis martial arts classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Tigers Gym

Tigers Gym

5.0(1)
4 hires on Lessons.com
9+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO & Online
Bill W. says, "The instructor is a former and undefeated world kickboxing champ" Read more
Academy For Youth Empowerment

Academy For Youth Empowerment

15+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Teaching urban youth in the St.Louis county area discipline, focus, and self confidence along with lessons in Karate and other styles of Martial Arts. In the 11 years of teaching what I still enjoy the most teaching the kids different martial arts technique and strategy. There are so many aspects to self-defense that most people who have never trained before just don't know about. In an edgy american society learning how to defend yourself is one of the most valuable skills anyone can acquire regardless of their age....
McArther's Tae Kwon Do & Fitness

McArther's Tae Kwon Do & Fitness

5.0(1)
Top Pro
28+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Brenda J. says, "His code of ethics. His devotion to his students and community." Read more
Troublemaker Fitness

Troublemaker Fitness

Serves St Louis, MO & Online
I'm a professional boxer and mixed martial artist. I was a 2x All-American for wrestling at SIUE and have trainee under world champions. I have a master's degree in Sports Pedagogy and Physical Education. I like to challenge myself by coming up with ways to make my students stronger and healthier.
St. Louis Hunyuan Taiji

St. Louis Hunyuan Taiji

39+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
St. Louis Hunyuan Taiji, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a leading martial art institution offering Taiji training to individuals of all age groups. Founded with a focus on promoting wellness, their unique HunYuan Taiji classes are designed to induce relaxation and stimulate the creation of chi for self-healing. This innovative approach to martial arts, based in the heart of Saint Louis, has been transforming lives and fostering health and well-being in the community.
Okinawan Karate-Do Academy

Okinawan Karate-Do Academy

32+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Okinawan Karate-Do Academy, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a traditional karate studio established in 1993. They offer high-quality martial arts training, including Karate and Kobudo, for both children and adults. Their classes not only focus on technique and fitness but also aim to develop character, self-esteem, and self-control. Catering to everyone from beginners to experts, the academy provides a welcoming environment for all.
Blue Wave Life

Blue Wave Life

9+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Based in Brentwood, Missouri, Blue Wave Life is a dedicated family of martial artists providing intensive training in Traditional Tae Kwon Do and fitness. We focus not only on developing martial art skill and technique but also on developing the individual. Fitness and self-defense applications are aLeo key components of our program. We were founded on the idea of fitness fostering family unity and offer discounted rates for families. Importantly, Blue Wave Life values flexibility, offering our services without binding contracts. We are committed to delivering quality martial arts training to all their students in the community.
Complete Fighting Systems

Complete Fighting Systems

5+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Hello, I'm Nigel Partee. I'm an American Academy on Exercise personal trainer and group exercise instructor. My back ground is more than 16 years as a law enforcement and security defensive tactics instructor. I have served for 8 years as an Ajunct Physical Education Instructor at St. Louis Community College. I obtained a second degree black belt prior to all of this. I have experience teaching Basic Fitness, Karate, Judo, Kick-Boxing, Self-Defense, Weightlifting, and several other specialized areas. I'm able to cater training to your needs and goals.
Big Time Lessons

Big Time Lessons

5.0(1)
Serves St Louis, MO & Online
Patrick T. says, "Teo worked with me to fix the hole in my swing. We did one hand work to help my top hand hammer the baseball. He makes the daily grind of hitting more enjoyable." Read more
JAMMA

JAMMA

5.0(3)
31+ years in business
Serves St Louis, MO
Heather A. says, "I loved the personalized attention. At my consultation, I was asked to bring in a picture of someone's body I liked so they could further see the goals I was trying to obtain for myself. I had specific goals that I wanted to achieve and it was nice to have Rebekah my trainer in my corner cheering me on. When I would get stuck she was always there to push me to hit my next goal! Body Like That was one of the most rewarding workout program's I have done and the results showed! I appreciated the fact that the workouts were always different so I never got board with the same routine and I always looked forward to going to the gym to see what was next!" Read more

Your Martial Arts Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

What is mixed martial arts (MMA)?

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat spot that incorporates striking, footwork, and grappling techniques from boxing, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai. Many MMA fighters also blend techniques from judo, karate, kung fu, kickboxing, and other martial arts.

Mixed martial arts competitions take place in an octagon-shaped ring, sometimes called a "cage", with fighters competing against others in their weight class. Fighters are free to punch, kick, knee, elbow, slam, and grapple their opponents. However, for safety purposes, biting, eye gouging, head butting, and certain other moves are against the rules.

How much do mixed martial arts classes cost?

Mixed martial arts classes cost $100 to $180+ per month on average, depending on the class age range, number of classes per week, combination of martial arts taught, and the coach's expertise and reputation. MMA gyms are typically more expensive if they have well-known coaches who are UFC champions on staff, with some membership fees reaching $300 per month.

Many MMA gyms offer a 1-day drop-in option for $10 to $20 to give you the chance to attend a class and see if the gym is right for you.

Is mixed martial arts good for self-defense?

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is ideal for self-defense training because you'll learn a combination of skills and techniques to help you escape dangerous confrontations without injury. MMA's "no holds barred" style is often considered the closest to real-life fighting when compared to other martial arts.

However, MMA does not teach you techniques like knife defense or how to disarm an opponent with a weapon. MMA training is also geared toward dealing with only one attacker at a time.

What does mixed martial arts training help with?

Mixed martial arts (MMA) training incorporates strikes—including punches, knees, and elbows—short and long-range kicks, groundwork, and grappling. You'll also practice controlled and supervised sparring. This training provides a wide range of benefits:

  • Build your confidence
  • Improve your discipline
  • Get fit and increase your endurance
  • Improve your strength, balance, and flexibility
  • Reduce stress and improve your concentration

Where can I learn mixed martial arts near me?

Follow these tips to find the best mixed martial arts gym near you:

  • Research the instructors' competition record and reputation.
  • Read gym and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
  • Confirm the gym offers classes for your experience level.
  • Visit the gym in person to confirm it is clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
  • Take advantage of their free one-day pass to take a class and ensure the gym is a good fit for you.
  • Get a copy of the membership contract in writing before making any payments.

What questions should I ask mixed martial arts gyms?

Before deciding on an MMA gym, be sure to ask these questions:

  • Is the gym beginner friendly?
  • What kind of membership contracts do you offer?
  • Do you offer a free trial class or one-day pass?
  • What is your class schedule?
  • How many students do you have?
  • How many students are in a typical class?
  • What is the instructor's competition record?
  • What kind of uniform or clothing is required?
  • Do your students and instructors compete regularly?
  • How often do you clean your mats?

Reviews for St Louis martial arts classes

Recent success stories from people in the St Louis area.
Ilona W.
I loved the routines and of course th Results!
JAMMA
Randy B.
I’ve done strength training and body building training with Justin. And not that I’m a Mr. Olympia, but I’ve been doing both on my own for 25+ years. But wanted to work with Justin to get more precise and growth in both areas, although not to get bigger per say, but stronger, more complete and balanced. Justin is OUTSTANDING. He works all body parts...and each with concentration...both in # of sets and always 8-10 reps per set. Great as gets you the reps but also it’s the perfect automatic guide to when you can increase the weight of that particular excersise. Justin also has incredible attention to detail on form and technique which is critical. I thought I was good at both, but have gotten much better with his not only guidance but watching me as I’m doing the set...and he’ll not critique me, but always to get better. Finally Justin does tailors everything to where I am at...and it’s never about you sets being too light or not being strong...it’s always find the baseline for you on every type of set and each set...again based on being able to do 8-10 reps each set. P.S. Justin does what most overlook and not do...great warm up with weights. I cannot recommend Justin enough to train anyone at any level. Dead serious.
Glove Up Fitness
Janet D.
The art is interesting and complex. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and excellent at teaching. I love the family-like atmosphere during class.
GAT St. Louis
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