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Martial Arts Schools in Waynesville, MO

2 schools in and around Waynesville, 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.

Waynesville has about 5,493 residents, which works out to 36 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Harai Dojo Missouri Karate / taekwondo

22242 Spruce Rd, Waynesville, MO 65583

+13604648935 Directions

Parabellum Martial Arts and Strength Kids classes

508 Historic 66 W, Waynesville, MO 65583

+15734332323 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Waynesville

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

Gracie Humaita Kids classesBJJ / grappling

📍 25.0 mi · 727 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536-3666

🥋 Grappling

+15738738841 Website Directions

Summit Taekwondo Karate / taekwondo

📍 25.2 mi · 200 W Commercial St, Lebanon, MO 65536-3146

+14177180712 Website Directions

Honey Badger Training Facility

📍 25.9 mi · 937 Parkwood Dr, Rolla, MO 65401-4477

+15732024514 Directions

Kickin It Martial Arts

📍 26.1 mi · 920 Alexis Ave, Lebanon, MO 65536-6802

+14175883317 Website Directions

andFLEW! Studios, School for the Arts

📍 27.0 mi · 717 N Pne, Rolla, MO 65401

5734263656 Directions

ATA Martial Arts Karate / taekwondo

📍 27.1 mi · 1009 N Pine St, Rolla, MO 65401

🥋 Taekwondo

+15733415425 Website Directions

Grandmaster Han's Youn Wha Ryu Success Academy

📍 27.4 mi · 10341 Hwy 17, Success, MO 65570

Website Directions

Rolla Aikido Karate / taekwondo

📍 27.5 mi · 705 E 10th St, Rolla, MO 65401-3402

🥋 Aikido

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.

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