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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Indiana

18 of the 510 martial arts schools we track in Indiana have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Indiana page.

18schools
17cities
510schools statewide

This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Bloomington 2

  1. Lee's Martial Arts

    3822 W 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47404-4864

    Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:49:35 +0000

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Satori Integrated Martial Arts

    415 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47404-5125

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Anderson 1

  1. Freedom Martial Arts & Fitness

    2717 Central Way, Anderson, IN 46011

    Call Website All Anderson

Carmel 1

  1. School of Self Defense Indianapolis

    620 S Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN 46032

    Tue 6pm-9pm, Thu 6pm-9pm, Fri 6pm-7pm, Sat 9am-11am, Sun 6pm-8pm

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Carmel

Evansville 1

  1. Rising Phoenix Martial Arts Academy

    1031 Mt Auburn Rd, Evansville, IN 47720-8226

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Evansville

Fishers 1

  1. UFR Martial Arts

    13454 Parkside Dr, Fishers, IN 46038-8388

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Granger 1

  1. Fuson's Eclectic Martial Arts & Jeet June Do Academy

    51050 Bittersweet Rd, Granger, IN 46530

    Muay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Granger

Greenwood 1

  1. Life Systems Martial Arts

    520 N Madison Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142-4049

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Greenwood

Highland 1

  1. AWA Self Defense & Family Fitness

    2450 Lincoln St, Highland, IN 46322-1822

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Highland

Indianapolis 1

  1. Tuathair Academy of Swordsmanship

    1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260

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Mooresville 1

  1. Indiana Martial Arts

    543 Bridge St, Mooresville, IN 46158

    Karate / taekwondo
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New Albany 1

  1. Balmer Martial Arts

    809 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Albany

New Castle 1

  1. Moore's Martial Arts

    2498 N State Road 3, New Castle, IN 47362-9036

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Castle

Noblesville 1

  1. School of Self Defense

    411 S Harbour Dr, Noblesville, IN 46062

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Noblesville

Plainfield 1

  1. Pollaro's Martial Arts

    1620 E Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168-1848

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Plainfield

Seymour 1

  1. Ko's Martial Arts Academy

    1321 E Tipton St, Seymour, IN 47274-3532

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Seymour

Terre Haute 1

  1. McVicker's Martial Arts

    2024 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3302

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Terre Haute

Waterloo 1

  1. Wetoskey Academy Martial Arts

    4127 US-6, Waterloo, IN 46793

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Indiana can browse 18 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Indiana should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 18 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.