Martial arts schools in Spokane and Spokane Valley

Spokane has two kendo clubs, and they bring beginners in differently. Spokane Kendo Club starts newcomers from age twelve in an eight-week beginners' class, and Lilac City Kendo Club in Spokane Valley opens a new beginner group each January, April, July and October and teaches iaido in a class of its own.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is by far the largest group. It runs from Renzo Gracie's structured curriculum in Spokane Valley, with a women's program and kids from age three, to Warrior Camp, a fight gym built around a full-size cage, which members can enter around the clock. Newborn Cascao runs women's classes too. Judo is taught at four schools, and Peaceful Mind Wing Chun teaches tai chi and Filipino stick work beside its Wing Chun.

Most schools are in Spokane itself, with Spokane Valley next and a few out in Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Mead and Nine Mile Falls. Aikido has two dojos in two organizations, Aikido Bushin in the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba and Aiki Spokane Roshinkan in the Aikido World Alliance, and at both a visitor is welcome to watch before joining in.

45 schools in Spokane and nearby towns are listed here. 15 have a full profile built from their own website; 8 of those run classes for kids.

Map of martial arts schools in Spokane and Spokane Valley — Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles

Japanese and Okinawan arts in Spokane

Aiki Spokane Roshinkan Aikido Dojo
Spokane
The chief instructor trained as a live-in student of Fumio Toyoda Shihan, and the dojo is in the Aikido World Alliance. The first visit is free, to watch or join in.
Aikido (Aikikai)
Beginners welcomefrom $120 a month
Aikido Bushin
Spokane
A Spokane aikido dojo affiliated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba, where a fourth degree black belt teaches most classes. Visitors are invited to come and watch.
Aikido
Joseki Judo
Spokane Valley
A Spokane Valley judo dojo where new members are welcome at any Tuesday or Thursday class, with loaner uniforms for a first visit. Monthly dues come with no contract.
Judo
Beginners welcomefrom $50 a month
Lilac City Kendo Club
Spokane Valley
New kendo students start together in a beginner cohort that opens each January, April, July and October. Iaido has its own class alongside kendo.
Kendo, Iaido
Beginner classfrom $30 a month
Shotokan Karate of Spokane
Spokane
Traditional Shotokan in Spokane, led by a chief instructor with over 50 years in karate and a 2024 JKA world title in his age group. Students can start from age seven.
Karate (Shotokan)
Beginners welcome
Spokane Judo
Spokane
A USJF judo club that trains at Manito Presbyterian Church, with the kids class and the adult class back to back. Practice is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
KidsKids classVisitors can watch a class
Judo
Kids classesfrom $40 a month
Spokane Kendo Club
Spokane
Beginners start together in an eight-week class, then train in one of three tracks, from no tournaments to national-level prep. Classes take ages 12 and up.
Kendo
Beginner classfrom $75 a month

Taekwondo, hapkido and Korean arts in Spokane

Integrity Martial Arts
Spokane
Taekwondo toward a Kukkiwon black belt, with judo and hapkido for close range and the ground. Any class can be watched or tried for free; kids start at age 4.
KidsBeginning Martial Arts Class For Children (4 to 8) · Intermediate Martial Arts Class For Children · Kids Competition ClassFree trial
Taekwondo (Olympic World Taekwondo), Judo, Hapkido
Beginner classFamilies train togetherKids from age 4from $110 a month
Northwest Taekwondo Academy
Liberty Lake
A Liberty Lake taekwondo school led by a Kukkiwon-certified 3rd degree black belt, with classes split by belt rank. Beginners have their own Monday class and a free first class.
KidsMitey Mites (4-7 year old)Free trial
Taekwondo
Beginner classKids from age 4from $35 a month

Kung fu, tai chi and Chinese arts in Spokane

Peaceful Mind Wing Chun
Spokane
Wing Chun built on forms first, then partner drills, sticky hands and sparring, with tai chi and Filipino stick work alongside. The first class is free.
KidsKids class (13+)Free trial
Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Eskrima
Beginner classKids from age 13from $25 a month
School of Tai Chi Chuan, Spokane
Spokane
Yang Style Short Form taught by a team of two or more certified instructors, in a line going back to Cheng Man-Ch'ing. New students start in January, April or September.
Tai chi (Yang Style Short Form)
Beginner classfrom $170 per 10 classes

Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling in Spokane

Newborn Cascao Jiu Jitsu
Spokane
A Spokane Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym founded by James Weed, a 3rd degree black belt under Walter Cascão, with Muay Thai too. Adult classes run from early morning to evening.
KidsKids Jiu-Jitsu Ages 7-9 · Kids Jiu-Jitsu Ages 10-14 · Muay Thai KidsFree trial
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai
Beginner classKids from age 7
Push + Pull Jiu Jitsu
Spokane
Gi and no-gi jiu jitsu in levels, from a Level I starting class to competition training, plus kids classes from age 4. New students get two free trial classes.
KidsKids ages 4-7 · Kids ages 8-12Free trial
Jiu-jitsu
Beginner classKids from age 4
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley
Brazilian jiu jitsu on a structured Renzo Gracie curriculum, with a women's program and kids classes from age 3. The first class is free.
KidsRGK 1 (3-4 years old) · RGK 2 (5-6 Years old) · RGK 3 (7-10 Years old) · Homeschool Kids Class (5-10 years old)Free trial
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Beginner classKids from age 3

Muay Thai, MMA and striking in Spokane

Warrior Camp
Spokane
A fight gym with a full-size MMA cage, a pro fight team and 24-hour member access, teaching MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai and wrestling. Newcomers get a free week.
KidsYouth BJJ (Warrior Kids) (5 years and older) · Youth MMA (Warrior Kids) (5 years and older)Free trial
MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling
Beginner classKids from age 5from $125 a month

More schools in Spokane without a profile yet

Their websites couldn't be read when we checked, or they're not in the first set of profiles. Each links to its own site.

3 - Tigers Martial ArtsSpokane
Taekwondo, Arnis-Kali, Hapkido
Black Belt BeginningsSpokane Valley
Creekside Kenpo KarateDeer Park
Karate
Gracie Barra North SpokaneSpokane
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
GRIT JIU-JITSU & MUAY THAI Martial ArtsSpokane Valley
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai
Hominidae Fitness and Martial ArtsSpokane Valley
Infiniti Kryos JiujitsuSpokane
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Iron Sharpens Iron Martial ArtsSpokane Valley
Taekwondo
Jung Kim's Martial ArtsSpokane
Taekwondo
MFP ACADEMYSpokane Valley
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai
Mount Spokane Martial ArtsMead
Northview Kenpo KarateSpokane
Karate
NW Martial Arts ClubSpokane
Tang Soo Do, Go Ju, Mixed martial arts
Pacific Judo AcademySpokane
Judo
Paradigm Martial ArtsSpokane Valley
Redemption Brazillian JiuJitsu and MMASpokane
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA
SIKJITSU MMASpokane
Mma
SKG CombativesSpokane Valley
SMASH Brazilian Jiu JitsuSpokane
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
SMASH Brazilian Jiu JitsuSpokane Valley
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, MMA, Karate
SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- Deer ParkDeer Park
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
SMS Martial ArtsSpokane
Spokane Karate and Jiu-Jitsu AcademySpokane
Karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Spokane Lotus Martial Arts AcademySpokane
Lotus Self Defense, Muay Thai (Lotus Thaiboxing), Balintawak (Cuentada), CSSD / Street Combat (Common Sense Self Defense)
Spokane Self-DefenseSpokane
TaekwondoLiberty Lake
Taekwondo
The Path Jiu-Jitsu • Nine Mile Falls WANine Mile Falls
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
The Revolution MMASpokane
Mma
Warhorse Karate • Jiu JitsuSpokane Valley
Karate, Jiu jitsu
Whittle KajukenboSpokane
Kajukenbo

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