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Jaguar Martial Arts & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in Columbia, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & teens Krav Maga classes for kids and teens (ages 5–17) — built around confidence, focus, and staying safe
- LE & military training for law enforcement, military, and security professionals — ask about dedicated or group programs
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- Website & schedule jaguarmartialartscomo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (417) 569-7114
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The trainers and the guys taking MMA for several years has really made my son feel not only welcomed but they gave him the feeling that he belongs there.”
“Truly a great space for beginners or experienced level fighters, a great place to train to learn self-defense or just get in better shape.”
“My oldest does MMA in the adult class and he has been striving.”
“Ty Loethen and Noah Wayne are SUPERB in teaching necessary self-defense skills and exercise routines that are life-saving and healthy especially in today's environment in the USA.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaches are skilled and friendly, and the gym offers MMA, jiu jitsu, boxing, wrestling, and kickboxing.”
“I’m extremely glad they teach BJJ, Boxing, MMA and more, all with dedicated coaches!”
“The coaches are skilled and friendly, and the gym offers MMA, jiu jitsu, boxing, wrestling, and kickboxing.”
“The coaches are skilled and friendly, and the gym offers MMA, jiu jitsu, boxing, wrestling, and kickboxing.”
What students say
“They have a great training staff that welcomes everyone and treats everyone like a priority!”
“Truly a great space for beginners or experienced level fighters, a great place to train to learn self-defense or just get in better shape.”
“The Jaguar community is friendly, professional, patient and SUPER-knowledgeable and my granddaughters LOVE going to their classes 3x a week!”
“This place is his outlet to build confidence and he enjoys working out and learning more skills in regarding mixed martial arts.”
“Truly a great space for beginners or experienced level fighters, a great place to train to learn self-defense or just get in better shape.”
“The Jaguar community is friendly, professional, patient and SUPER-knowledgeable and my granddaughters LOVE going to their classes 3x a week!”
From the reviews
This gym is absolutely special. With world class trainers from all sorts of different backgrounds there is no end to the knowledge jaguar has provided me. I started knowing absolutely nothing. Jaguar coaches have made my experience quite the thrill while being safe and building my confidence fast.
Wyatt absolutely loves Jaguar Martial Arts! I would recommend this Martial Arts for anyone. Wyatt's confidence level has drastically improved.
Jaguar has been an incredible experience for both of my boys (6 and 16). My oldest does MMA in the adult class and he has been striving. The trainers and the guys taking MMA for several years has really made my son feel not only welcomed but they gave him the feeling that he belongs there.
For the past (2) years, my grandchildren have been taught by EXCELLENT professional instructors at Jaguar Martial Arts! The Jaguar community is friendly, professional, patient and SUPER-knowledgeable and my granddaughters LOVE going to their classes 3x a week!
New to Krav Maga? Start at Jaguar Martial Arts & Fitness
Jaguar Martial Arts & Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at Jaguar Martial Arts & Fitness
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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