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Martial Arts Schools in Clendenin, WV

2 schools in and around Clendenin, 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.

Clendenin has about 866 residents. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Dento Bushido Kai Karate Association Karate / taekwondo

3 Main St, Clendenin, WV 25045

+13047655712 Directions

Elk River Boxing Club Muay thai / kickboxing

13 Main St, Clendenin, WV 25045

🥋 Boxing

(681) 313-6001 Directions

More schools within 30 miles of Clendenin

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

Sons of Thunder Martial Arts

📍 5.7 mi · 5228 Elk River Rd, Elkview, WV 25071

+13047414787 Directions

Shinka Kaizen Martial Arts

📍 17.3 mi · 6823 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV 25320-9767

+13044158215 Directions

USA Martial Arts Training Center Karate / taekwondo

📍 17.3 mi · 3720 Maccorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304-1526

🥋 Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido

+13049258001 Directions

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

📍 18.1 mi · 410 Summers St, Charleston, WV 25301

+13045499370 Website Directions

Wabi Sabi Dojo Karate / taekwondo

📍 18.9 mi · Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304

+13045538987 Directions

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

📍 18.9 mi · 5701 Church Dr, Charleston, WV 25306-6001

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Meta Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 19.0 mi · 1020 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314

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Appalachian Combat Club

📍 20.1 mi · 445 Dudden Fork Road, Kenna, WV 25248

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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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