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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Pennsylvania

19 of the 1,265 martial arts schools we track in Pennsylvania have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Pennsylvania page.

19schools
19cities
1,265schools 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.

Belle Vernon 1

  1. Kinder Karate Belle Vernon

    1268 Fells Church Rd, Belle Vernon, PA 15012

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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Bellevue 1

  1. Lathen Martial Arts

    257 W Riverview Ave, Bellevue, PA 15202-3624

    Kids classes
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Carlisle 1

  1. Carlisle Kung Fu Center

    40 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013-3013

    Wednesday 5-6PM

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

Creighton 1

  1. Broken Plow Martial Arts

    201 Crawford Run Rd, Creighton, PA 15030

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website

Doylestown 1

  1. Combat Fitness Martial Arts

    4099 Landisville Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902-1125

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

Elizabethtown 1

  1. Elizabethtown Kung Fu Center

    160 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-3300

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Elizabethtown

Exton 1

  1. MALAY COMBAT SYSTEMS

    43 Marchwood Rd, Exton, PA 19341

    Muay thai / kickboxing
    Website All Exton

Harrisburg 1

  1. Harrisburg Kung Fu Center

    2331 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1748

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Harrisburg

Lancaster 1

  1. Lancaster Historical European Martial Arts

    2670 Charlestown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603-9701

    Call Website All Lancaster

Lemoyne 1

  1. Usa Nunchaku Co

    914 Indiana Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Lemoyne

Manchester 1

  1. UTA Karate Manchester

    147 S Main St, Manchester, PA 17345-1358

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Monroeville 1

  1. Pittsburgh Fighters Guild

    500 Garden City Dr, Monroeville, PA 15146-1111

    Call Website All Monroeville

Palmyra 1

  1. Palmyra Kung Fu Center

    25 N Franklin St, Palmyra, PA 17078-1812

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Palmyra

Phoenixville 1

  1. Kuntao Martial Arts Club Phoenixville PA

    238 Church St, Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Phoenixville

Pittsburgh 1

  1. Steel City Historical Fencing

    Contact US Today, 4590 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

    Call Website All Pittsburgh

Richboro 1

  1. Fusion Martial Arts Academy

    130 Almshouse Rd, Richboro, PA 18954-1100

    Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:58:20

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

Springfield 1

  1. Mka Karate

    151 S State Rd, Springfield, PA 19064-1645

    9am-3pm

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Springfield

Warren 1

  1. Warren School of Self-Defense

    200 Liberty St, Warren, PA 16365-2353

    Call Website All Warren

Wilkes-Barre 1

  1. Fifth Dimension Martial Arts Academy

    1159 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Wilkes-Barre
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 Pennsylvania can browse 19 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 Pennsylvania should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 19 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.