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Saint Charles MMA and BJJ
“If you want to make it to the pinicle of Combat sports this place is your best shot of doing it!”
Best Martial Arts Classes in St. Charles, MO
15 gyms listed · 4 in St. Charles · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Midwest Krav Maga
“Welcoming place with great people where you can learn at whatever pace you're comfortable with.”
JJK Hapkido-Usa
“Wests' passion for his students and teaching make him stand out among other instructors of various types of martial arts that I have visited in the area!”
Kali Academy
“Stopped in for a minute to take a look and found a great bunch of people, definitely a "everybody is family" kinda place.”
Momentum Martial Arts
“I like Momentum Martial Arts because it's making me stronger and a better person.”
ATA Martial Arts
“The physical fitness my kids get is fantastic, and the additional respect, esteem, and confidence they gain in addition to the self-defense makes this Chesterfield martial arts school worth it.”
The 15 gyms listed for St. Charles, 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: St. Charles, MO
4 of the 15 gyms we list are based in St. Charles; the other 11 serve St. Charles from towns including St. Peters (5 mi), Chesterfield (10 mi) and Bridgeton (6 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 695 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (81%) and communication (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the gyms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 7 take 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 St. Charles show a timetable online?
14 of the 15 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.
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Gracie Barra Chesterfield Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self Defense
“While in class you are taught moves to defend yourself as well as being mindful of all possible situations and how to stay in control.”
Gracie Barra Saint Peters Mo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense
“My oldest son who has taken BJJ to the competitive level in his first year has been dominating in competition, even against kids who have been training for years longer than him!”
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Revive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“We have gotten to know the owners through our cafe, and in the process our son has started working out there and absolutely loves the culture, the challenge, the excellent instruction.”
Gracie Barra West County
“The coaches are engaged and make it a fun yet disciplined and safe environment in which kids can learn the fundamentals of self defense.”
Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do
“It helps take the daily stress away by being around friends who love doing taekwondo!”
World Martial Arts Academy
“He went from quietly standing like a statue in the back of class to being the loudest and one of the most determined during testing.”
ATA Martial Arts
“The instructors pay close attention to detail and challenge each student to their highest potential inside and outside the studio.”
Rise Martial Arts: Des Peres
“I could not be happier with my decision to send my son to master Lee's school.”
Tracy's Karate
“He maintains a clean and professional studio that will give you complete confidence in your ability to defend yourself in any situation.”
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