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Best Martial Arts Classes near Shawnee, KS

2 of these gyms are based in Shawnee; the others serve Shawnee from towns including Kansas City, MO (16 mi), Overland Park (11 mi) and Olathe (9 mi).

20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

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Integrity Martial Arts

Integrity Martial Arts

(3)
“My kids have learned so much and gained a wonderful community in the process.”
In Business Since 2007
Coupons & Offers
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
15810 Shawnee Mission Pkwy G, Shawnee, KS
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MKG Kansas City

MKG Kansas City

In Business Since 2017
5722 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS
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Olathe Karate Academy

Olathe Karate Academy

(50)
“My son has only been attending since May, but has already grown tremendously in his confidence with his karate skills and his confidence in himself in his daily life.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2002
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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Pride Martial Arts

Pride Martial Arts

(28)
“Personally, I find the PMA staff, with their degree of professionalism , carefully taught training methodologies, positive attitude and 1:1 instruction of techniques on par with any hand to hand combative classes I ever received while in the military...”
In Business Since 2017
Coupons & Offers
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Marathon Mixed Martial Arts

Marathon Mixed Martial Arts

(50)
“Wether you are hear to simply train for fitness, fun, or to compete you feel like a part of the gym culture and find a level of intensity to meet whatever you are seeking.”
In Business Since 2020
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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Gracie Barra Overland Park

Gracie Barra Overland Park

(50)
“As such I have seen a lot of physical improvement and after less than a year feel confident enough to "roll" with anyone there and know that it will be safe and fun.”
In Business Since 2020
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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The 24 gyms listed for Shawnee, KS 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: Shawnee, KS

23 of the 24 gyms on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,606 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these gyms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (83%) and communication (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "skills", "knowledge" and "atmosphere". 20 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 16 websites of the gyms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 8 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.

Why are some gyms here outside Shawnee?

2 of the 24 gyms sit inside Shawnee. The rest come from other towns inside 20 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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Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center

Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center

(49)
“Thanks to this amazing Taekwondo school and the amazing instructor's that take their time as well as teach, We truly have seen our daughter grow strength, confidence, and skills.”
In Business Since 2012
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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Hero Martial Arts

Hero Martial Arts

(49)
  • Respect
  • Skills
  • Taekwondo
“Master Mike and Master Neibling are so patient and encouraging of the kids in their Little Ninjas class, and we're really glad to have found such a great fit for our daughter.”
In Business Since 1998
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Bodyfit KC

Bodyfit KC

(48)
“I moved away from KC so I had to leave, but if you're looking for a gym where you'll build relationships with people while learning about fitness and getting into shape this is your place!”
In Business Since 2020
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Overland Park

Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Overland Park

(47)
“The instructor, Justin Hubbard, is great with all the kids and truly provides his students with an excellent Tae Kwon Do foundation, which he continues to build on each week.”
In Business Since 2007
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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Warriors Academy KC

Warriors Academy KC

(47)
  • BJJ
  • Skills
  • Community
“They are not only excellent at teaching you active self defense skills but also passive skills that help make you more aware of your surroundings and be able to identify potentially dangerous situations.”
In Business Since 2014
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Wildfire Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

(37)
  • Team
  • Owner
  • Walk
“It's always a little weird walking into another gym, but everyone here was first class and even though I may never be back through the area they treated me like family.”
In Business Since 2016
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Brazil Academy

Brazil Academy

(49)
“The ability to connect and communicate and see the progression of the work and techniques lets me know that the message is getting through and that the kids are grasping the concepts.”
In Business Since 2010
Lenexa, KS · 4 mi from Shawnee
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Baer Swords School of Western Martial Arts

Baer Swords School of Western Martial Arts

(26)
  • Learn
  • Sword Fighting
  • Lessons
“They were very good at differentiating instruction for all levels and abilities and they made the class exciting and fun while still learning new things.”
In Business Since 2010
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City

Gracie Humaita Jiu-Jitsu Kansas City

(50)
  • Travel
  • Classes
  • Atmosphere
“I could not be more grateful for all of the skills, knowledge and relationships I have been able to build thus far at this gym and look forward to continuing my jiu jitsu journey.”
In Business Since 2013
North Kansas City, MO · 15 mi from Shawnee
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Koma Taekwondo+ South Overland Park

Koma Taekwondo+ South Overland Park

(36)
“Great students, wonderful parents and classes available for children, teens and adults, we couldn't have asked for a better place for our daughter to spend her childhood.”
In Business Since 2009
Coupons & Offers
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Cash
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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Kenukan Academy 拳友館

Kenukan Academy 拳友館

(30)
  • Judo
  • Kickboxing
  • Black Belt
“Kenukan academy is no Mc Dojo so if you wanna learn martial arts learn from great sensei's and great student try Kenukan it will improve health and quality of life if your consistent.”
In Business Since 1974
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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Self-Defense Global KC

Self-Defense Global KC

(22)
  • Learn
  • Self Defense
“I felt like even in just a couple of sessions I learned so much more about self defense than I knew previously, so even if you only have time or money for the trial, it is worth your while!”
In Business Since 2013
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Akka Olathe Martial Arts

Akka Olathe Martial Arts

(26)
“Since that time 4 years ago, our entire family of 5 are all taking at least one or more classes at the school (Karate, Storm, Tai Chi, MMA, Fitness Kickboxing and Little Dragons).”
In Business Since 1995
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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Integrity Martial Arts Academy

Integrity Martial Arts Academy

(25)
  • Self Defense
  • Discipline
  • Sensei
“At Integrity Martial Arts, Son trains with leaders who look like him while also being surrounded by a myriad of people who represent all types of shapes,sizes, abilities, colors, religions, cultures+.”
In Business Since 2013
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Ryushinkan

Ryushinkan

(15)
  • Karate
  • Self Defense
  • Classes
“Finally after months of email exchanges I decided to leave Canada to go train with Tony and Lee, they were really generous and they opened my eyes to real karate, my vision was completely changed.”
In Business Since 2004
Remote Consultations Available
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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E3 Jiu-Jitsu

E3 Jiu-Jitsu

(28)
“The facility is great, the bathrooms have a shower, there's plenty of mat space, they've got plenty of heavy bags to practice your striking in kickboxing, and they have a microwave and refrigerator to store your post-workout shakes and other items.”
In Business Since 2016
Overland Park, KS · 11 mi from Shawnee
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Open Palm Martial Arts

Open Palm Martial Arts

(18)
  • Skilled
  • Goals
  • Technique
“Added bonus: the coaches here have multiple different backgrounds they use to train—if you have goals, martial or physical, this is where you'd come to 'hone the edge' so to speak.”
In Business Since 2018
Kansas City, MO · 16 mi from Shawnee
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Welcome Mat Martial Arts

Welcome Mat Martial Arts

(15)
  • MMA
  • Skill
“My favorite is Combat Fit - great circuit workout that makes me sore in muscles I didn't know I had!”
In Business Since 2021
Olathe, KS · 9 mi from Shawnee
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about gyms near Shawnee

  • “The owners are beyond knowledgeable and professional. My kids have learned so much and are showing improvement in their focus and self discipline, as well as improvements in physical strength and body awareness.” — from a review of Kenukan Academy 拳友館
  • “Our daughter loves taekwondo; as parents, we love how her confidence and discipline are improving.” — from a review of Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center
  • “My son's forms have improved a lot since he joined tiger rock.” — from a review of Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Overland Park
  • “Very professional and reasonable timing for classes! They have variety in the type of classes as well between weapons, sparring, and regular karate.” — from a review of Olathe Karate Academy
  • “The teachers give very personalized instruction, and they teach discipline, respect, and self confidence in a very encouraging and fun way.” — from a review of Open Palm Martial Arts

Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.

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