Martial Arts Schools in Elma, WA
2 schools in and around Elma, Washington — 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.
Elma has about 3,515 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
Honeybear Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
432 W Main St, Elma, WA 98541-9296
The Jasmine Dragon - Kenpo Karate Karate / taekwondo
39 Elk Ridge Lane, Elma, WA 98541
More schools within 30 miles of Elma
Only 2 schools listed in Elma itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from Elma.
Tuoi's Olympic Taekwondo Center Karate / taekwondo
📍 11.6 mi · 318 S Main St, Montesano, WA 98563-4517
Kim's Tae Kwon Do Rochester Karate / taekwondo
📍 18.7 mi · 19100 Huntington St SW, Rochester, WA 98579-9371
Ruffhouse Jiu Jitsu Shelton Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
📍 19.3 mi · Shelton Athletic Club, 707 S 1st St, Shelton, WA 98584-3601
🥋 BJJ, Taekwondo
BJJ Olympia Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
📍 20.0 mi · 400 Cooper Point Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98502-0001
🥋 BJJ
Rising Tide Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 20.0 mi · 625 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98502-5066
🥋 Karate
U.S. Martial Arts Center
📍 20.5 mi · 2302 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502-4543
Aspire Karate Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
📍 20.6 mi · 5739 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512-7324
🥋 Karate
U.S. Martial Arts Center
📍 21.1 mi · 212 Tumwater Blvd SW, Tumwater, WA 98501-5755
Washington statewide, by feature
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Washington217
- Kids Martial Arts Classes in Washington332
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools in Washington367
- MMA Gyms in Washington110
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies in Washington24
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training in Washington36
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