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30+ Martial Arts Studios around Springfield

By Cassy Cochrun, Assistant Publisher of Macaroni KID Springfield September 2, 2023

Springfield plays host to a diverse array of martial arts studios, each with unique offerings for kids and families. Springfield's martial arts studios offer tons of options to explore. 

If your kiddo is ready to walk through the dojo doors, check out one of these studios near you:

Springfield

American Independent Taekwondo
2900 N Barnes Ave - Springfield
Offers kids classes for ages 6-10, plus classic, advanced, and weapons classes

Infinity Martial Arts
Locations in Springfield, Aurora & Bolivar
Classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing & Kickboxing, Weightlifting, MMA, Anti-bullying, Self-defense and more

Aaction Martial Arts
3213-B South Campbell - Springfield
Classes for kids 7+, with daytime and evening classes

Team Fusion
228 W Sunshine St - Springfield
Classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission fighting, Muay Thai kickboxing, Wrestling & other forms of combative sports.

Dunham’s Martial Arts
1500 S. Glenstone - Springfield
Martial arts for Self-Defense, Fitness, Confidence, & Adventure Based Personal Development

Dynamic Edge Martial Arts
2768 S. Campbell - Springfield
Offering classes in Shaolin Kempo, which combines traditional and modern martial arts

Springfield Martial Arts Center
2809 W Chestnut Expwy - Springfield
A non-profit studio offering kids’ classes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a range of classes for the whole family.

Unified Martial Arts
2550 S Campbell Ste 300 - Springfield
Lil’ Heroes classes start at age 3. Beginners classes for ages 7 and up.

Martial Arts USA
4560 S Campbell - Springfield
Ninja Martial Arts classes for kids starting at age 4. Classes in Jiu Jitsu also offered for kids.

Kokoro Training Academy
212 W. McDaniel St. - Springfield
Kokoro Mini Grapplers Jiu Jitsu classes coming soon for ages 5-7. Grapplers class offered for kids 7-12, and adult classes are also offered.

Fu Hok Studio
601 N National Ave - Springfield
The only traditional Hung Gar or Choy Li Fut school in Springfield. Family plans available.

Hap Kido USA
2050 S National Suite 100 - Springfield
Real-world self-defense techniques for kids and families.

Osborn’s School of Taekwondo
2803 W Chestnut Expwy - Springfield
Taekwondo classes offered for all levels.

Youth Martial Arts at the Y
1901 E Republic Rd - Springfield
Register for classes in Jiu Jitsu, Taekwondo, or Tai Chi.

Thrive Martial Arts
1712 E Sunshine St - Springfield
Maximize your child’s potential and accelerate development. Classes offered beginning at the preschool level.

Springfield BJJ
4032 W Lark Rd Suite G - Brookline
Beginner classes for kids & adults.


Ozark

Dynasty Jiu Jitsu
5215 N 17th St - Ozark
Kids’ classes start at age 4 and focus on physical fitness and life skills. Classes offered for kids, youth, and adults.

MTA Ozark Martial Arts at the OC
1530 W Jackson St - Ozark
MTA Ozark Martial Arts offers classes at the OC for ages 4 and up. 

Impact Martial Arts
5349 N 22nd St - Ozark
Martial arts school in Ozark offering classes for kids through adults.


Nixa

First Principles Judo
119 W Aldersgate - Nixa
Open mat sessions for toddlers, plus kids & family classes.

GMHMA Springfield Division
701 N Taylor Way - Nixa
Families are encouraged to train with their children in this program.

Nixa Taekwon-do Academy
1095 Falconcrest Ct - Nixa
Specializing in Taekwondo and tactical self-defense for individuals of all ages.

Grappling Concepts
1110 Gerald St - Nixa
Youth classes offered in wrestling and BJJ.

Leake BJJ
208 N Massey Blvd - Nixa
Family-oriented Jiu Jitsu academy with a focus on real-world as well as tournament skills.


Republic

Okinawan Karate
204 N Main Ave - Republic
Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays for ages 6 and up.

MTA Republic
824 E State Hwy. 174 - Republic
After school classes, self-defense seminars, bootcamps, and more for families.

Republic Martial Arts Academy
267 MO US 60 - Republic
Focusing on martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness & self-defense


Other Area Programs

Willard Taekwondo
112 E Jackson St - Willard
Little Warriors classes start at age 3

Fair Grove Martial Arts
346 W Enterprise - Fair Grove
Offering group martial arts classes for ages 6 and up

Pleasant Hope Academy of Taekwondo
112 Main St - Pleasant Hope
Taekwondo, self-defense & kickboxing. Little Dragons classes for ages 3-6

Rogersville Gymnastics & Martial Arts
193 N Marshall St - Rogersville
Offering tumbling, gymnastics, sport karate, Judo, Hapkido, and self-defense

G+G Martial Arts Ministries
210 E Main - Fordland
Classes for all skill levels.

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