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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

+14173580008 Website Directions

The King’s Martial Arts

Carthage, MO

+14178502536 Website Directions

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

+14173923939 Website Directions

Stronghold Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo

📍 8.3 mi · 1825 S Hall St, Webb City, MO 64870

4175534967 Directions

Webb City Martial Arts Center

📍 8.4 mi · 30 S Main St, Webb City, MO 64870-2379

+14176739262 Directions

Krav Maga Joplin

📍 8.9 mi · 27 S Madison St, Webb City, MO 64870

(417) 529-2182 Directions

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

+14179861210 Website Directions

Midwest Taekwondo & Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

📍 10.1 mi · 2404 N Florida Ave, Joplin, MO 64801-1283

+14174835425 Directions

Goo's Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 10.1 mi · 101 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801

+14174556200 Website Directions

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

+15056527283 Website 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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