Martial Arts Schools near Maplewood

“Great place to train and learn. Highly recommend for anyone looking to expand their horizons and meet new people.“

“Myself and family have been training here for several years now. It's a great school for Karate, Kickboxing and BJJ.“

“Facility is top notch and well maintained, everyone is welcoming and full of knowledge. Great approach to teaching something serious while maintaining a laid back approach.“

“I can’t speak highly enough about White Dragon Judo. It’s an outstanding environment for anyone looking to learn, grow, and truly immerse themselves in the art of judo. Even practitioners who are far more advanced than I am consistently demonstrate that this club prioritizes individual development, technical precision, and a supportive training culture.

As a complete beginner with no prior martial arts experience, I’ve never once felt out of place. The senseis and fellow judokas have shown remarkable patience and encouragement, creating an atmosphere where progress feels both attainable and motivating.

If you’re interested in beginning judo, or broadening your martial arts education, I wholeheartedly recommend White Dragon Judo.“

“My 2½-year-old son, Mason, absolutely loves Master Kim and all of the instructors! My son is a clingy little boy and often struggles with doing things independently, but at Master Kim’s, he confidently tells me bye and walks right in. He enjoys every second of it and has been learning so quickly.

Since joining about two months ago, I have seen noticeable progress in his discipline, perseverance, and confidence. Some people may think their methods are “strict,” but their approach truly works. The structure, care, and consistency make such a positive difference.

I love the variety in their teaching. Each class is different and the kids are so excited to be there and learn no matter what they are doing.

I couldn’t recommend this place enough. They already feel like family to us, and I feel honored to have them be a part of my son’s learning journey.“

“Master Cather is great at keeping things organized and at keeping the parents informed. She is really good with the kids. Her staff is very knowledgeable and are very patient with the kids. I would recommend this organization to others.“

“My two kids have been going here for a year. They love it. Master Fitch and other instructors teach them martial arts, discipline, physical fitness, and character lessons. The cost is also very reasonable. I highly recommend.“

“We had a great time doing a woman’s self defense class. It was educational, fun and super informative. Highly recommend!“

“We had a great time doing a woman’s self defense class. It was educational, fun and super informative. Highly recommend!“

“Very knowledgeable and personable staff. Great learning environment. I highly recommend“

“We just started and my boys absolutely love it here and always look forward to going! The team here are so welcoming. The class for the littles is pretty big but the instructors are so kind and patient with each one of them. One thing I’ve noticed at every class is there are others who steps in and help with the littles when they see them struggling with something and show how proud they are of them when they got it. They sure do make every kid here feel important.“

“Sifu Johnnie is a old school instructor for the modern age of martial arts. He understands his art and works to make it practical incorporating small elements of various styles to strengthen it. Sifu Johnnie is a patient teacher who will bring the best out of you during your martial arts journey.“

“Is this place open? We drove past looking for it but all we saw was an abandoned and crumbling building. Did they move to a new location?“

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