Gracie Owensboro
“The life skills that they are teaching these kids enable them to handle the hard world that they face outside of Gracie's walls.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Owensboro, KY
10 gyms listed · 4 in Owensboro · 3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Master Jones Martial Arts
“My son earned his black belt from the school, my daughter is currently training for her black belt, & I take Krav Maga.”
Chai's Karate Schools
“Great for discipline, confidence and more.”
Shinka Dojo Owensboro
Lewis Martial Arts
“Shane Lewis is an amazing teacher, along with martial arts, the children are taught integrity, professionalism, respect, discipline, punctuality and other virtues to grow up to be a model human being.”
The Jiujitsu Academy
“The owner/professor has a wealth of knowledge and is a legitimate black belt with a lot of experience competing and teaching.”
The 10 gyms listed for Owensboro, KY 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: Owensboro, KY
4 of the 10 gyms we list are based in Owensboro; the other 6 serve Owensboro from Henderson (26 mi), Evansville, IN (28 mi) and Newburgh, IN (21 mi). 9 of the gyms on this page have a rating, and all of them are rated 5.0, across 172 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the gyms on this page; 5 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.
Which gyms listed for Owensboro show a timetable online?
9 of the 10 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
Lifetrek Martial Arts
Hargis ATA Martial Arts
“Feeds the mind body and soul for all ages”
Scott Audas Jiu Jitsu
“Even though I have only been going to class for a very short period of time, I can tell my ground game has improved due to Scott Audas large knowledge of Jiu-jitsu and great teaching skills.”
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Meeks Martial Arts
“Taekwondo and Meeks Martial Arts is a wonderful choice for martial arts students of all ages, and Daniel Meeks caters to all aspects of the art marvelously.”
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