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
USA Sport Karate Center Karate / taekwondo
4503 N Illinois St, Swansea, IL 62226
🥋 Karate
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
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
Master Lim's Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 1.8 mi · 1899 W US Highway 50, Fairview Heights, IL 62269-1647
🥋 Taekwondo
BJJ Lifestyle Academy Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
📍 2.3 mi · 1556 Frontage Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1843
Eagle & Dragon Martial Arts Academy
📍 2.5 mi · 2220 Country Rd, Shiloh, IL 62221-2576
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
Gibborrim Academy of Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
📍 3.0 mi · 922 Talon Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269-1848
Illinois statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Illinois268
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Illinois381
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Illinois547
- MMA Gyms in Illinois161
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Illinois30
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Illinois51
Nearby in Illinois
- Arlington Heights17
- Springfield17
- Fairview Heights3
- Belleville5
- O'Fallon6
- Collinsville5
- Mascoutah2
- Granite City4
- Chicago224
- Naperville30
Good to know about martial arts schools in Swansea
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