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Martial Arts Schools in Clinton, MO

2 schools in and around Clinton, 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.

Clinton has about 9,449 residents, which works out to 21 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Chiles Martial Arts

227 S Washington St Ste A, Clinton, MO 64735

(660) 383-1123 Directions

John French's Flying Dragon College of TKD

1008 E Sedalia Ave, Clinton, MO 64735-1798

+16608852181 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Clinton

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

Meyers Martial Arts Academy

📍 23.2 mi · 505 E Jefferson St, Warsaw, MO 65355-3291

+16606240798 Directions

Excel Family Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

📍 26.0 mi · 349 SE Mo-DD, Warrensburg, MO 64093-8306

🥋 Karate, Taekwondo

+18162290062 Website Directions

Central Aikido Karate / taekwondo

📍 26.6 mi · 510 S Maguire St, Warrensburg, MO 64093

🥋 Aikido

+16604299151 Website Directions

Warrior Jujitsu

📍 27.0 mi · 217 North Holden St, Warrensburg, MO 64093

(660) 747-2546 Directions

Art Of Grappling BJJ / grappling

📍 27.1 mi · 333 Houx Dr, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305-5099

Directions

Dentokan Martial Arts

📍 28.4 mi · 444 Willow Ct, Warrensburg, MO 64093-8601

+16602872663 Directions

Stealth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 29.3 mi · 110 N State St, Knob Noster, MO 65336-1345

🥋 BJJ

+16608646487 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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Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.

Where did brazilian jiu jitsu originated?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil following the arrival of Japanese judoka Mitsuyo Maeda in 1914. The art was refined primarily by Carlos and Hélio Gracie into a system emphasizing leverage and submission grappling. Find BJJ training programs listed on MartialArtsAtlas.

What is a mixed martial artist?
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