Martial Arts Schools in Columbia, MO

14 schools in and around Columbia, 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.

Columbia has about 130,900 residents, which works out to 11 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Bu Ting XI Kung Fu Academy Karate / taekwondo

315 N 8th St, Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 489-9150 Website Directions

COMO Karate Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

701 E Ash St, Columbia, MO 65201-4434

🥋 Karate

+15738649318 Website Directions

Cavalo BJJ BJJ / grappling

601 West Blvd N, Columbia, MO 65203-2466

+14177665214 Website Directions

Colt Combatives and Fitness

4250 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201-7960

+18705179587 Directions

Columbia Academy of Taekwon-Do Karate / taekwondo

1907 Hillcrest Dr, Columbia, MO 65201-6205

Directions

Columbia Training Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA

24 S Rangeline Rd, Columbia, MO 65201-8718

🥋 BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA

+15734245744 Website Directions

Gracie Barra Columbia BJJ / grappling

128 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203-3740

+15737495733 Directions

Gracie Humaita Columbia Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

2010 Chapel Plaza Ct Suite B, Columbia, MO 65203-6382

🥋 BJJ

+15735546601 Website Directions

Hockman's ATA Martial Arts Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

2601 Rangeline St, Columbia, MO 65202

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo

+15738755425 Website Directions

Hockmans ATA East Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Break Time, 2709 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo

+15738755425 Website Directions

Jaguar Self Defense And Fitness Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

3410 Broadway Business Park Ct, Columbia, MO 65203-0397

🥋 MMA, Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu

+14175697114 Website Directions

Mid Missouri Judo Karate / taekwondo

4250 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

+15732688997 Directions

Rifkin Professional Karate Center Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

502 Cooper Dr N, Columbia, MO 65201-7121

🥋 Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido

+15734420668 Website Directions

Spartan Martial Arts

1107 E Business 70, Columbia, MO 65201

+15733017695 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 Columbia

How many martial arts schools are there in Columbia?
We list 14 martial arts schools in Columbia with addresses, and 13 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Columbia?
Call ahead — 13 of the 14 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 14 martial arts facilities in Columbia, Missouri, with 13 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.