The 5 Best Karate/Martial Arts Around Steubenville

Martial arts programs do more than teach kicks and takedowns. They build discipline, confidence, and community—skills that carry from the mat to school, work, and everyday life. In the Weirton Daily Times Best of the Best 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for the Steubenville area, locals pointed to schools where coaching is personal, classes are welcoming, and progress feels tangible. Whether you’re brand-new or returning after a long break, these five spots make a strong case to lace up and bow in.

West Karate & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Weirton

West Karate blends traditional karate with modern grappling. The schedule covers youth karate, teen programs with life-skills coaching, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu for kids and adults, so families can train under one roof. Expect structured classes, clear progress paths, and an easy on-ramp with trial options.

Academy of Tae Kwon DO Karate

A Wintersville mainstay, the Academy offers Taekwondo for all ages alongside jiu-jitsu and fitness-minded classes. Instructors emphasize fundamentals—stance, balance, and technique—before layering in combinations and controlled sparring. If you value patient coaching and goal setting, this studio delivers a steady climb from white belt up.

Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Professor Andrew Pardee’s academy focuses on practical, hands-on BJJ in a friendly room that welcomes hobbyists and competitors alike. With kids, teens, and adult classes plus competition training blocks, students learn positional control, submissions, and defense in a supportive culture that prizes consistency over ego.

Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Follansbee)

The Follansbee branch extends the same instruction and community vibe with convenient class times for families. It’s an easy way to keep training momentum if your weeknights vary—same philosophy, same coaching standards, and a schedule designed to fit busy calendars.

Top Form Karate & Fitness

Top Form teaches Chun Kuk Do, a well-rounded system that pairs traditional karate discipline with practical self-defense. Students find a clean, veteran-run dojo, a clear curriculum, and options for both kids and adults. If you’re after structured belt progressions and a classic dojo experience, put this one on the shortlist.

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