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Martial Arts Schools in Seneca, MO

2 schools in and around Seneca, 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.

Seneca has about 2,316 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Friend's Institute of Karate Karate / taekwondo

1420 Oneida St, Seneca, MO 64865-9491

+14174380741 Directions

White Knight Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling

3019 Kapok Dr, Seneca, MO 64865

🥋 BJJ

+14174380741 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Seneca

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

Mong Su Dom Tai Chinese Karate Studios Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

📍 10.8 mi · 10232 Gateway Dr, Neosho, MO 64850

🕒 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:58:50 +0000

🥋 Wrestling, Boxing, Karate

+14174513658 Website Directions

Moore'S Martial Arts Academy

📍 11.5 mi · 17068 Highway 59, Neosho, MO 64850

+14173890100 Website Directions

Riggs Mahurin Tae Kwon Do Karate / taekwondo

📍 12.0 mi · 115 Neosho Blvd, Neosho, MO 64850-1327

+14173893813 Directions

Neosho BJJ BJJ / grappling

📍 12.7 mi · 215 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850-1516

Directions

Joplin Judo & JiuJitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

📍 13.9 mi · 3120 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804-2601

🕒 Monday - Thursday 6:00pm-8:30pm

🥋 BJJ, Judo

+14175539631 Website Directions

Shield Academy

📍 13.9 mi · 512 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804-3903

+14173964365 Website Directions

Mandalor's Dreams Kids classesMMA

📍 14.5 mi · 2002 S Tyler Ave, Joplin, MO 64804-0245

+14174375929 Website Directions

Heritage School of Combat Arts

📍 14.8 mi · 1984 Reinmiller Rd, Joplin, MO 64804-9165

+14174346914 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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