Martial Arts Schools near Ballwin

“This gym is amazing! I've been going here for 2 years. I do the Gi, NoGi and Muay Thai classes. The professors and coaches are wonderful. They are truly invested seeing you progress and succeed. I had no previous experience with martial arts and I was able to pick up the moves quickly. It's a great workout, but most importantly it's a great place to make friends and have fun!“

“Friendly staff! Great for all ages! Various opportunities to increase social skills, physical abilities, endurance, leadership skills, confidence and much more!“

“Super supportive coaches and great environment. Would recommend for anyone looking to test themselves and try something new.“

“Great school. Family atmosphere. Sifu Dennis is a top of the line instructor, and has been a Mentor, Teacher, and Friend for 15 years. You can train here for health and wellness, and to defend yourself if needed, plus everything in between. You will not find a better Wing School in the area, possibly in the country. Blessed to be a student here.“

“Mrs. Bhavikatti is an outstanding martial arts instructor. Her positive energy and exceptional class engagement make every session enjoyable and motivating for the students. She has a wonderful way of making everyone feel genuinely welcomed and included from the moment they step into the building.
What stands out most is how she balances encouragement with accountability — she gently but firmly holds students responsible for doing their best, which has helped my child improve both their skills and their focus. Her great sense of humor keeps the atmosphere light and fun without ever losing the seriousness of the training.
Additionally, Mrs. Bhavikatti’s willingness to engage with parents provides excellent communication and valuable feedback, which I really appreciate as a parent.
Overall, she is an excellent instructor who clearly cares about her students’ growth and development. I would highly recommend her classes to anyone looking for quality martial arts instruction.“

“Very engaged staff. The business offers the unique one on one instruction and some smaller class sizes. Very friendly and experts in what they do (build students’ confidence, and overall develop their skills at their pace). Give it a try…“

“They are friendly, kindness and the best martial arts in the city. My kids love Mr. Howard and especially the boss lady Kelsey. We love them and I bet you guys will love them too. Highly recommended.“

“My daughters have been students for nearly 5 years and it has been such a great investment in their time and energy. I’m really proud of their dedication and confidence built from the instruction at Rise.“

“I have been a member of XKM for just over two months. I joined because of knowing very little about self defense. The instructors and support are excellent. Longer term students have also been great with assistance. My goal was to learn something about defense and that’s been very productive.“

“Master Hardin and Master Marquart work very well with all of the students. Very strong focus on respect, taekwondo tenants, and self-defense. They’re always striving to improve students. Easy to speak to and will answer any question“

“One of the best Filipino martial art academies in the city of St. Louis or even the state of Missouri“