The 13 Best Martial Arts Schools in Missouri — 2026

We compared all 653 schools in Missouri on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Finney's MMASt Louis Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Mon–Fri 5:30am–9pm, Sat 7am–1pm, Sun 8am–1pm

(314) 821-1144 Website View listing

#2 · Alive Jiu Jitsu & MMAKansas City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Monday 6:00 AM 90

(913) 263-9836 Website View listing

#3 · Gracie BarraO'Fallon Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:25:00 +0000

(636) 544-3655 Website View listing

#4 · Gracie Barra O'FallonLake St Louis Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:25:00 +0000

(636) 544-3655 Website View listing

#5 · Hapkido PlusWarrenton Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Mon–Fri 5:00AM – 10:00PM

(636) 456-5425 Website View listing

#6 · Ignite Jiu Jitsu and MMA AcademyGladstone Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(816) 997-9670 Website View listing

#7 · Team Vaghi HeadquartersEllisville Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(314) 544-9999 Website View listing

#8 · Wolves' Den Training CenterLake St Louis Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:47:50 +0000

(314) 601-4537 Website View listing

#9 · Gracie Barra ChesterfieldChesterfield Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Mon 11:30am-9pm, Tue 3pm-9pm, Wed 11:30am-9pm, Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri 11:30am-9pm, Sat 9:30am-2pm

(314) 861-9635 Website View listing

#10 · Guardians BJJ & Martial ArtsSpringfield Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

Mon / Wed: 5:30–9:00 PM

(417) 619-7336 Website View listing

#11 · Aplomb Martial Arts - BrooksideKansas City Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

(816) 437-8762 Website View listing

#12 · Academy of Martial ArtsArnold Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

(636) 633-0676 Website View listing

#13 · Missouri Martial Arts and FitnessCedar Hill Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Monday Juniors 5 – 6

(636) 375-5388 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services (kids classes, free trial class, bjj / grappling, muay thai / kickboxing, karate / taekwondo, mma), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.