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.
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Kali Academy
1821 Sherman Dr, St Charles, MO 63303
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Team Kali
1072 Wolfrum Rd, St Charles, MO 63304-7795
Monday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
St Louis 2
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Sacred Sword Martial Arts
3810 S Broadway, St Louis, MO 63118-4608
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GAT St. Louis
6727 Langley Ave, St Louis, MO 63123
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Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu
5225 SW US Highway 40, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Eureka 1
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USA Martial Arts Academy
89 Hilltop Village Center Dr, Eureka, MO 63025-1188
Monday: 9am - 11am
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Kindred Protective Arts
6309 N Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 64119-1818
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Baer Swords School of Western Martial Arts
1520 NW Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118
MONDAY: 6PM - 7PM
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Applied Combatives Group
46 Worthington Access Dr Ste A, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Sedalia 1
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10th Planet Sedalia
5150 S Limit Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301-0517
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:25:41 +0000
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- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs63
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- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes59
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes58
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools57
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies35
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops24
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training20
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults15
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies14
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults10
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs8
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes7
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes6
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults6
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 Missouri can browse 10 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 Missouri should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 10 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.