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Martial Arts Schools in Swansea, IL

2 schools in and around Swansea, Illinois — most schools let you watch a class or take a free trial before you sign anything — go in the time slot you would actually train, not the demo hour.

Swansea has about 14,445 residents, which works out to 14 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Championship Martial Arts - Swansea

216 Frank Scott Pkwy E, Swansea, IL 62226

+16184162222 Website Directions

USA Sport Karate Center Karate / taekwondo

4503 N Illinois St, Swansea, IL 62226

🥋 Karate

(618) 222-0623 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Swansea

Only 2 schools listed in Swansea itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Swansea.

USA Karate Clubs Karate / taekwondo

📍 1.7 mi · 6326 Old Collinsville Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208-2226

+16182220623 Website Directions

5 Elements Fitness Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.7 mi · 6326 Old Collinsville Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208-2226

🕒 sun, 02 aug 2026 15:49

🥋 Boxing

+16186850503 Website Directions

Master Lim's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 1.8 mi · 1899 W US Highway 50, Fairview Heights, IL 62269-1647

🥋 Taekwondo

+16187262228 Website Directions

BJJ Lifestyle Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling

📍 2.3 mi · 1556 Frontage Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1843

+13147804222 Website Directions

Song Martial Arts

📍 2.3 mi · 1334 Central Park Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1784

+16186244498 Directions

Eagle & Dragon Martial Arts Academy

📍 2.5 mi · 2220 Country Rd, Shiloh, IL 62221-2576

+16182222888 Website Directions

Master Kim's Kum Sung Martial Art's Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 2.7 mi · 1652 Lebanon Ave, Belleville, IL 62221

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate

6182337864 Website Directions

Gibborrim Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

📍 3.0 mi · 922 Talon Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1848

+16182068302 Directions

Before you sign: ask about the contract, not just the monthly rate. Month-to-month is common; 12-month agreements with cancellation fees are also common and rarely advertised on the wall. Ask what is extra — belt testing fees, uniforms, competition team dues — and whether the head instructor actually teaches the classes you would attend or only the advanced ones.

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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
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