Martial arts schools in Spokane and Spokane Valley
Kendo, iaido, aikido, judo and Shotokan karate all have a place among the martial arts schools in Spokane and Spokane Valley, next to the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gyms that make up the largest group.
Kendo has more than one club here, and Lilac City Kendo Club also teaches iaido. Judo and karate are both common, the aikido dojos belong to different organizations, and tai chi, Wing Chun and the Filipino stick arts (eskrima, arnis-kali and Balintawak) are taught too. Taekwondo and Muay Thai are also common.
Most schools are in Spokane, with Spokane Valley next and a few in Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Mead and Nine Mile Falls. About half of the schools with a full profile run kids classes, about as many offer a free first class, and a couple of the profiled jiu-jitsu gyms run women's classes. Profiled schools come first, grouped by art; the others are listed by name and link to their own site.
47 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.
- All arts47
- Japanese and Okinawan arts13
- Taekwondo, hapkido and Korean arts7
- Kung fu, tai chi and Chinese arts2
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling12
- Muay Thai, MMA and striking4
- Other martial arts9

Japanese and Okinawan arts in Spokane
Aiki Spokane Roshinkan Aikido Dojo
SpokaneThe 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)Aikido Bushin
SpokaneA 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.
AikidoJoseki Judo
Spokane ValleyA 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.
JudoLilac City Kendo Club
Spokane ValleyNew kendo students start together in a beginner cohort that opens each January, April, July and October. Iaido has its own class alongside kendo.
Kendo, IaidoShotokan Karate of Spokane
SpokaneTraditional 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)Spokane Judo
SpokaneA 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.
JudoSpokane Kendo Club
SpokaneBeginners 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
Taekwondo, hapkido and Korean arts in Spokane
Integrity Martial Arts
SpokaneTaekwondo 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.
Taekwondo (Olympic World Taekwondo), Judo, HapkidoNorthwest Taekwondo Academy
Liberty LakeA 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.
Taekwondo
Kung fu, tai chi and Chinese arts in Spokane
Peaceful Mind Wing Chun
SpokaneWing 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.
Wing Chun, Tai Chi, EskrimaSchool of Tai Chi Chuan, Spokane
SpokaneYang 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)
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling in Spokane
Newborn Cascao Jiu Jitsu
SpokaneA 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.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay ThaiPush + Pull Jiu Jitsu
SpokaneGi 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.
Jiu-jitsuRenzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Spokane Valley
Spokane ValleyBrazilian jiu jitsu on a structured Renzo Gracie curriculum, with a women's program and kids classes from age 3. The first class is free.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Muay Thai, MMA and striking in Spokane
Warrior Camp
SpokaneA 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.
MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling
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 Arts
SpokaneTaekwondo, Arnis-Kali, HapkidoBlack Belt Beginnings
Spokane ValleyCreekside Kenpo Karate
Deer ParkGracie Barra North Spokane
SpokaneBrazilian jiu-jitsuGRIT JIU-JITSU & MUAY THAI Martial Arts
Spokane ValleyBrazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay ThaiHominidae Fitness and Martial Arts
Spokane ValleyInfiniti Kryos Jiujitsu
SpokaneBrazilian jiu-jitsuIron Sharpens Iron Martial Arts
Spokane ValleyTaekwondoJung Kim's Martial Arts
SpokaneTaekwondoMFP ACADEMY
Spokane ValleyBrazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay ThaiNorthview Kenpo Karate
SpokaneNW Martial Arts Club
SpokaneTang Soo Do, Go Ju, Mixed martial artsPacific Judo Academy
SpokaneJudoParadigm Martial Arts
Spokane Valley- Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA
SIKJITSU MMA
SpokaneSKG Combatives
Spokane ValleySMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
SpokaneBrazilian jiu-jitsuSMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Spokane ValleyBrazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, MMA, KarateSMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- Deer Park
Deer ParkBrazilian jiu-jitsuSMS Martial Arts
Spokane- Lotus Self Defense, Muay Thai (Lotus Thaiboxing (Ubon Muay Thai, Dok Bua Luang)), Balintawak (Cuentada), CSSD / Street Combat (Common Sense Self Defense)
Spokane Self-Defense
SpokaneTaekwondo
Liberty LakeThe Path Jiu-Jitsu • Nine Mile Falls WA
Nine Mile FallsBrazilian jiu-jitsuThe Revolution MMA
Spokaneucanesystemscom
Spokane ValleyWarhorse Karate • Jiu Jitsu
SpokaneKarate, Jiu jitsuWarhorse Karate • Jiu Jitsu
Spokane ValleyKarate, Jiu jitsuWhittle Kajukenbo
Spokane