Top-Voted Martial Arts for Kids in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Professional Black Belt Academy
Vanessa M.: Professional Black Belt Academy teaches kids and adults Taekwondo, Karate, and self-defense. Kids can learn new skills, grow their self-esteem, and have fun along the way. Birthday parties and summer camp are also available.
Dallas Academy of Martial Arts
Vanessa M.: Dallas Academy of Martial Arts strives to provide your family with the best martial arts training. Classes are tailored for each age and skill level, with a focus on both physical and mental strength.
Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
Vanessa M.: Kids who want to get in shape while having fun and learning the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu should check out Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu. Classes are available for children and range from beginner to advanced levels. Kids can also enjoy Capoeria classes, a unique blend of dance and martial arts.
Legendary Black Belt Academy
Vanessa M.: At Legendary Black Belt Academy, kids will be challenged physically while developing valuable life skills. Classes, for all ages, focus on coordination and motor skills, building self-esteem and confidence, and the importance of respect. Summer camps and after-school programs are also offered.
Ohana Warrior Muay Thai
Shila: This form of martial arts focuses on combat and stand-up striking in the ring. Kids can take muay thai classes at Ohana to get great exercise, train, and even compete. Enjoy additional opportunities to build strength by dropping-in to one of their open gym times, too.
Mezger Martial Arts
Vanessa M.: Mezger Martial Arts offers a variety of martial arts classes including boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and Muay Thai/kickboxing. For kids, martial arts classes focus on developing skills and discipline. For the younger kids, the Lion Cubs class is an introduction to martial arts and works on coordination, strength, and building discipline and self-control. In Combat Sports, older kids will focus on discipline, building confidence, and will have the opportunity to compete in martial arts.
TX Black Belt Academy
Vanessa M.: With multiple Dallas-Fort Worth locations and a special karate program designed just for kids, TX Black Belt Academy is a great choice for your family. Children will learn new skills in a way that is engaging and exciting.
North Dallas Martial Arts
Vanessa M.: The flexible schedule and kid-friendly environment makes North Dallas Martial Arts a local family favorite. Karate classes for children are offered for all levels.
Pro Martial Arts
Vanessa M.: Pro Martial Arts draws its teaching from several Korean martial arts forms including Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, and Hapkido. Classes are fun and exciting, with an emphasis on character development. Kids will benefit from the addition of anti-bullying/predator training that will help kids stay safe in real life and online.
Dallas Martial Arts
Vanessa M.: For over 40 years, Dallas Martial Arts has trained children and adults in a positive, fun learning environment. Their karate and kickboxing training improves self-esteem, helps kids focus, and teaches amazing life-skills. After-school and summer camp programs available.
Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense
Vanessa M.: There is a strong sense of community at Chamberlain Studios of Self Defense. In addition to kids karate classes, this family-centered dojo offers school break camps, birthday parties, parent's night out, and an after-school program.
Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas
Vanessa M.: The traditional practice of Okinawan Karate is taught to children and adults at Okinawan Karate Club Dallas. Highly trained and experienced instructors cover self-defense, traditional martial arts history, and fitness conditioning.
My Martial Arts
Vanessa M.: My Martial Arts stands out from the rest as a great place for all kids to enjoy the fun and exercise of Tae kwon do and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In addition to their mainstream martial arts programs for children and adults, the adaptive training program is geared toward kids and adults with disabilities and allows each child to earn belts and compete.
Korean Tiger Martial Arts
Vanessa M.: Even little tigers will learn discipline and develop strength at Korean Tiger Martial Arts. Their Taekwondo program helps kids grow physically and mentally fit while making new friends and enjoying healthy exercise. Korean Tiger Martial Arts also offers birthday parties, summer camps, and after school programs.
North Texas Karate Academy
Vanessa M.: Kids and parents alike love North Texas Karate Academy. In addition to karate classes for kids, teens, and adults, this dojo offers classes for the whole family to train together. Kids can train and compete, earning belts along the way.
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