Martial Arts Schools in Richmond, KY

9 schools in and around Richmond, Kentucky — 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.

Richmond has about 39,581 residents, which works out to 23 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

AFS Academy of Martial Arts/10th Planet Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

427 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475

🥋 BJJ, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+18596238023 Website Directions

Action Martial Arts and Karate For Kids Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2130 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY 40475-7923

🕒 mon-fri 3-9 pm

🥋 Boxing

+18596251999 Website Directions

Elite Martial Arts

5006 Atwood Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

(859) 623-9009 Website Directions

Elite Martial Arts-Richmond

2008 Merchant Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

+18596239009 Website Directions

Gin Ryu Martial Arts Academy Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

415 Leighway Dr, Richmond, KY 40475-2442

🥋 Karate

+18595828827 Website Directions

MCC Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling

161 S Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475-2013

🥋 BJJ

+18597492322 Website Directions

Richmond School of Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

968 Commercial Dr, Richmond, KY 40475-3402

🥋 Karate

+18595821176 Website Directions

Ronin Bushido Aikido Karate / taekwondo

325 University Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

Directions

Underground MMA & MMA Fitness Center MMA

948 Red House Rd, Richmond, KY 40475-9392

+18593589338 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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Good to know about martial arts schools in Richmond

How many martial arts schools are there in Richmond?
We list 9 martial arts schools in Richmond with addresses, and 8 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Richmond?
Call ahead — 8 of the 9 martial arts schools here list a number. Hours at independent martial arts schools shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.

How much are jiu jitsu classes?
Martial arts tuition varies based on location and schedule, but local academies typically offer monthly memberships or package deals. You can explore 9 martial arts facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, with 8 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.