Martial Arts Schools in Carthage, MO
2 schools in and around Carthage, Missouri — 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.
Carthage has about 15,703 residents, which works out to 13 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Mong Su Dom Tai Chinese Karate Studios Karate / taekwondo
307 W Airport Dr, Carthage, MO 64836-3511
More schools within 30 miles of Carthage
Only 2 schools listed in Carthage itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Carthage.
Mong Su Dom Tai Chinese Karate Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 7.4 mi · 324 W Main St, Carterville, MO 64835-1483
🥋 Wrestling, Boxing, Karate
Stronghold Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo
📍 8.3 mi · 1825 S Hall St, Webb City, MO 64870
Webb City Martial Arts Center
📍 8.4 mi · 30 S Main St, Webb City, MO 64870-2379
A-Force BJJ Missouri Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
📍 9.2 mi · 1206 W McArthur Dr, Webb City, MO 64870-2098
🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing
Midwest Taekwondo & Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo
📍 10.1 mi · 2404 N Florida Ave, Joplin, MO 64801-1283
Goo's Dojo Karate / taekwondo
📍 10.1 mi · 101 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
Mong Su Dom Tai Chinese Karate Studios Joplin Rangeline Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
📍 10.2 mi · 101 N Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64801-1607
🥋 Wrestling, Boxing, Karate
Missouri statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Missouri153
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Missouri171
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Missouri234
- MMA Gyms in Missouri69
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Missouri14
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Missouri20
Nearby in Missouri
- Springfield33
- Columbia14
- Webb City4
- Joplin15
- Neosho4
- Seneca2
- Monett2
- Aurora3
- Kansas City42
- St Louis34
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