Mountaineer Elite Martial Arts is a community karate dojo where kids, teens, and adults train hard, grow strong, and become their best selves — on and off the mat.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Our home tournament returns to the Marion County National Guard Armory in Fairmont. Competitors, spectators, coaches and vendors — here is everything you need.
Tournament Details & RegistrationFrom first-time students to seasoned black belts — kids, teens, and adults all have a place on our mat.
Respect, focus, and perseverance are taught alongside every kick and kata. Real skills for real life.
More than a gym — when you train here you're joining a family that invests in our students and our town.
Our Programs
We train Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8, with a general open mat on Sundays — plus private lessons by request. Here's where most families start.
Brand new to karate? Start here. Fundamentals, etiquette, and confidence — no experience needed.
Class for every rank. White belts and black belts on the mat together, with instruction broken out by level.
Deeper kata, sharper sparring, and competition prep for experienced students.
One-on-one instruction scheduled around you — perfect for belt-test prep.
Why We Exist
Mountaineer Elite Martial Arts was built to give the families of Fairmont and Marion County a character-driven place to train. We pour ourselves into our students — strong instruction, a competitive team, and a welcoming home where every kid belongs.
Our Roots Run Deep
National & world tournament qualifiers
Kids, teens, and adults on the same mat
Right here in Marion County
Come see what training at Mountaineer Elite feels like — no experience, no equipment, and no pressure required.
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