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Martial Arts Schools in Mt Pleasant, IA

2 schools in and around Mt Pleasant, Iowa — 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.

McMahon's Karate Karate / taekwondo

106 N Jefferson St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

+13195372887 Directions

Three Point Academy of Martial Arts

106 N Jefferson St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641-2212

+13199311641 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Mt Pleasant

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

Ludus Combat Sports

📍 11.0 mi · 3255 New London Rd, New London, IA 52645-9146

Directions

Ground Zero Martial Arts

📍 21.6 mi · 107 W Broadway Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556-3217

+15157296541 Website Directions

Han Lee's Tae Kwon Do Academy- Iowa, Inc. Karate / taekwondo

📍 21.6 mi · 121 W Broadway Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556-3265

+16412338368 Directions

Ainsworth TKD Karate / taekwondo

📍 22.5 mi · 835 Park St, Ainsworth, IA 52201

🥋 Taekwondo

+13194301071 Website Directions

Shakeh Martial Arts

📍 24.2 mi · 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601-2764

+13197500974 Directions

American Pit Fighters Mixed Martial Arts MMA

📍 25.3 mi · 900 Osborn St, Burlington, IA 52601-5022

Directions

Kingdom Karate - Bushidokankijitsu Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

📍 25.8 mi · 333 N Plane St, Burlington, IA 52601-2856

+13195720922 Directions

Kutting Edge Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ / grappling

📍 25.9 mi · 724 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601-5025

+13197689422 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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