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Prevail Martial Arts
“If anyone is on the fence I fully recommend you coming to class and see for yourself the care this instructor has for his students.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Joplin, MO
10 gyms listed · 5 in Joplin · 3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Forge Gym
“He is a top notch instructor that has so much knowledge of how the body works, and how to make it hurt.”
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Joplin Judo and Jujitsu
“The people here train hard, an clearly know the subject at hand.”
Goo's Dojo
“My son has gained so much from being a member here, everyone is extremely nice and accepting.”
Midwest Taekwondo & Martial Arts
“My daughter completely enjoys taekwondo at MTA and has been challenged to engage her mind and body to discipline herself, train, and learn principles that are applicable outside of the classroom.”
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A-Force BJJ Missouri
“The gym is constantly growing and they do a great job of bringing in a wide range of talent and techniques.”
The 10 gyms listed for Joplin, 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: Joplin, MO
5 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Joplin; the other 5 serve Joplin from towns including Webb City (5 mi), Neosho (15 mi) and Monett (34 mi). 9 of the gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 301 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays. We have a website on file for 8 of the gyms on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Joplin?
5 of the 10 gyms sit inside Joplin. The rest come from other towns inside 55 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.
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Gold Dragon Martial Arts
“Great work out with Cindy todsy”
Aurora BJJ
“Very knowledgeable instructors and team mates who come to feel like a second family.”
Eternal Warrior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Great instruction, great juijitsu, great community!”
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