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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Ohio

22 of the 911 martial arts schools we track in Ohio have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Ohio page.

22schools
18cities
911schools 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.

Cincinnati 3

  1. Dynamic Fighting Arts

    3473 North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239-7624

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  2. School of Combative Arts

    4385 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  3. US Martial Arts Academy

    671 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Cincinnati

Hilliard 2

  1. Hilliard Martial Arts Center

    3840 Lacon Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026-1253

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Hilliard

  2. Integrated Combative Arts Academy, LLC

    3919 Parkway Ln, Hilliard, OH 43026

    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

    Free trial class
    Call Website All Hilliard

West Chester 2

  1. Cincinnati MMA Academy

    4845 Premier Way, West Chester, OH 45069-3073

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All West Chester

  2. Sacan Martial Arts

    9090 Cox Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-3714

    Monday Kenpo Karate (kids) - 5:30pm Muay...

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All West Chester

Alliance 1

  1. McFeeders Tae Kwon Do Academy

    259 E State St, Alliance, OH 44601

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Alliance

Centerville 1

  1. Brown Institute

    912 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459-5637

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Centerville

Fairfax 1

  1. Red Tiger Martial Arts

    3600 Red Bank Rd, Fairfax, OH 45227-4141

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Fairfield 1

  1. Hamilton-Fairfield Taekwondo Center

    12 Donald Dr, Fairfield, OH 45014-3003

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Fairfield

Highland Heights 1

  1. Control Martial Arts

    261 Alpha Park, Highland Heights, OH 44143-2225

    Kids classesFree trial classMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website

Mansfield 1

  1. Maharlika Martial Arts Concepts

    27 E 4th St, Mansfield, OH 44902-1303

    Free trial class
    Call Website All Mansfield

Maumee 1

  1. Satori Martial Arts and Fitness Center

    4444 Keystone Dr, Maumee, OH 43537-8500

    Call Website All Maumee

Medina 1

  1. Combat CFMA

    60 Public Sq, Medina, OH 44256

    Kids classesMMA
    Call Website All Medina

Minerva 1

  1. McFeeders Tae Kwon Do

    222 N Market St, Minerva, OH 44657

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Minerva

Mt Gilead 1

  1. Wolfpak Martial Arts

    44 1/2 East Union Street, Mt Gilead, OH 43338-1433

    Mon-Thu 5pm-7:30pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

New Philadelphia 1

  1. McFeeders Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy

    120 S Broadway St, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-3829

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Philadelphia

Riverside 1

  1. Dayton Kali Academy

    175 Woodman Dr, Riverside, OH 45431-1422

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Website

St Clairsville 1

  1. Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy

    301 W Main St, St Clairsville, OH 43950

    5:30pm-7:00pm

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All St Clairsville

Uniontown 1

  1. Progressive Martial Arts Studio

    3534 Edison St NW, Uniontown, OH 44685

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Uniontown

Zanesville 1

  1. Ian Lauer's Kenpo Karate

    3575 Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701-1010

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Zanesville
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.

Also in Ohio

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 Ohio can browse 22 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 Ohio should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 22 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.