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Martial Arts Schools in Charleston, WV

7 schools in and around Charleston, West Virginia — 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.

Charleston has about 46,482 residents, which works out to 15 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Appalachian Karate - Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate - Rand, WV Karate / taekwondo

5701 Church Dr, Charleston, WV 25306-6001

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Butch Hiles Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA, LLC - Charleston, WV BJJ / grapplingMMA

410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301

+13045499370 Website Directions

COBRA Martial Arts & Fitness

132 Goff Mountain Rd, Charleston, WV 25313-2578

+13043803163 Directions

Meta Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

1020 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

Directions

Shinka Kaizen Martial Arts

6823 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV 25320-9767

+13044158215 Directions

USA Martial Arts Training Center Karate / taekwondo

3720 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304-1526

🥋 Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido

+13049258001 Directions

Wabi Sabi Dojo Karate / taekwondo

Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304

+13045538987 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 Charleston

How many martial arts schools are there in Charleston?
We list 7 martial arts schools in Charleston with addresses, and 5 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Charleston?
Call ahead — 5 of the 7 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 7 martial arts facilities in Charleston, West Virginia, with 5 providing direct phone contact to request current pricing and trial offers.

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