Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Southeast Missouri
“With a welcoming and accepting environment, Professor Brian Imholz has created a culture of learning, positivity, and patience.”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Cape Girardeau, MO
2 of these gyms are based in Cape Girardeau; the others serve Cape Girardeau from towns including Sikeston (30 mi), Jackson (8 mi) and Anna, IL (21 mi).
4 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Cape Girardeau and several other cities.
Simmons Family Martial Arts
“I have no experience with the children's self defense side of this gym, but I can not speak enough praises about the personal training I have received here.”
Peak Performance Training Center
“I couldn't think of a better place for me and my kids to learn martial arts.”
Outerlimits Martial Arts
“This school provides an atmosphere to build confidence while training their students self defense techniques through martial arts.”
Coffman's Martial Arts Academy of Southern Illinois
“We feel so grateful to have Grandmaster Cutrell and Master Heather Coffman in our town.”
Missouri Taekwondo Institute
“We've met some amazing people and made some good friends along the way.”
The 10 gyms listed for Cape Girardeau, MO teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Cape Girardeau, MO
The 10 gyms on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 111 reviews; 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for 7 of the gyms on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Cape Girardeau?
2 of the 10 gyms sit inside Cape Girardeau. The rest come from other towns inside 35 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
Family Martial Arts Academy
“I came in as a 2nd Degree Black Belt, and I have been loving this school since I have joined.”
Sikeston BJJ
“If you're wanting to find your inner lion and bring out the best in you, while being in a family environment, positive learning area, and success driven ecosystem, look no further!”
Perryville Jiu Jitsu LLC
Elite Sport Taekwondo
“Well im a black belt there so its great and everyone there is amazing at what they do”
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