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Martial Arts Schools in St Albans, WV

2 schools in and around St Albans, 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.

St Albans has about 10,301 residents, which works out to 19 martial arts schools per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Shoshin Kai Martial Arts Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

815 Kanawha Terrace, St Albans, WV 25177

🥋 Karate, Aikido

Website Directions

USA Martial Arts Training Center National Headquarters

81 Olde Main Plaza, St Albans, WV 25177

+13047224512 Website Directions

More schools within 30 miles of St Albans

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

SBG West Virginia

📍 0.3 mi · 66 6th Ave, Saint Albans, WV 25177

3045421970 Website Directions

Shaolin Martial Arts Center

📍 0.8 mi · 705 1st Ave S # B, Nitro, WV 25143

(304) 721-9816 Website Directions

COBRA Martial Arts & Fitness

📍 3.2 mi · 132 Goff Mountain Rd, Charleston, WV 25313-2578

+13043803163 Directions

Elite Martial Arts Ju Jitsu,Karate, Karate / taekwondo

📍 6.9 mi · 5047 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV 25560

+13045464922 Website Directions

Mountain State Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling

📍 7.3 mi · 1101 Jefferson Rd, South Charleston, WV 25309

+13045614864 Website Directions

Kang's Tae Kwon Do Academy Karate / taekwondo

📍 7.6 mi · 302 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, WV 25303-1229

+13047440601 Directions

Relson Gracie Jiu Jitsu of West Virginia BJJ / grappling

📍 8.5 mi · 3752 Sleepy Hollow Dr # 2, Hurricane, WV 25526

(304) 550-8993 Website Directions

Pinnacle Karate Center Free trial classKarate / taekwondo

📍 9.2 mi · 3544 Teays Valley Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526-9054

🥋 Karate

+13046901149 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.

What is a mixed martial artist?
A mixed martial artist is an athlete who trains in and combines multiple combat disciplines, such as striking, wrestling, and submission grappling. They integrate techniques from sports like boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for competition or self-defense. Search MartialArtsAtlas to locate comprehensive MMA programs near you.

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