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Martial Arts Schools in Fort Smith, AR

9 schools in and around Fort Smith, Arkansas — 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.

Fort Smith has about 90,507 residents, which works out to 9.9 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Apex Academy of MMA & Yoga Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

808 N 32nd St, Fort Smith, AR 72903-1029

🕒 4PM-5PM

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+14792222625 Website Directions

Championship MMA MMA

4301 Regions Park Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72916-9382

+14796464662 Website Directions

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2000

🥋 BJJ

+14795512896 Website Directions

Kuk Sool Won of the River Valley Kids classes

3112 Cavanaugh Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908-7832

+14796493542 Website Directions

River Valley Combat Academy

1022 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5053

+14797637539 Directions

Thompson Defense Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

6421A US-271, Fort Smith, AR 72908

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Taekwondo

+14797634282 Website Directions

Tim Grant’s Action Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial class

7710 US-271, Fort Smith, AR 72908

+14798068597 Website Directions

True Strength Martial Arts Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2000

🥋 Grappling, Karate

+14797394647 Website Directions

Women Empowered Fort Smith Kids classesBJJ / grappling

5111 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-2000

🥋 BJJ

+14799265384 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in Fort Smith

How many martial arts schools are there in Fort Smith?
We list 9 martial arts schools in Fort Smith with addresses, and 9 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Fort Smith?
Call ahead — 9 of the 9 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

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.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 9 martial arts facilities in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with 9 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.

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