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Family Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
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  • Website & schedule familymartialartsco.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 719-640-7766

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Family Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 35 mentions

“Love all the coaches here, especially Miss Shelly, my daughter, and son have enjoyed so far learning more self discipline and building their confidence with martial arts.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“After four years at FMA, my oldest recently joined "Black Belt Club" and is loving his new weapons training!”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Family Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 129 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 31 mentions

“Our twins are learing discipline, self control and building self confidence all at same time having a blast in Family Martial Arts!”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Family Martial Arts has been amazing for my daughter! She’s become so much more focused and confident in herself.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 26 mentions

“Love all the coaches here, especially Miss Shelly, my daughter, and son have enjoyed so far learning more self discipline and building their confidence with martial arts.”

From the reviews

Family Martial Arts has been the most amazing place for my son. The owners and coaches are the most caring people I’ve ever met, they work so well with the kids, to teach them discipline, perseverance, and well-rounded skills. My son is a very high energy kid and he has much better focus, respect and confidence!

★★★★★ — Denise, Mar 2025

Great place , awesome coaches! I love watching my son grow and take on new challenges. It’s giving him not only discipline but the courage to push himself harder to reach a goal set. I am so looking forward to see how proud he’ll be of himself at the end. Thank you guys for being so awesome!

★★★★★ — Trina, Mar 2025

I don't typically post reviews, but this place has been AMAZING! Shelly is always super nice and friendly. She greets people with such love and kindness! She even wrote a personal note and remembered a specific funny event that happened to our child and sent it to us in a Christmas Card! It was very special 😊.

★★★★★ — Amy, Feb 2022

Started with FMA around the beginning of last school year for my 6 year old son. His confidence boost was huge but also his attention and coordination!! It only took 1 testing cycle to be completed before my oldest daughter who was 11 was begging to join.

★★★★★ — Stefanie, Jun 2024

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Your first Karate class at Family Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Family Martial Arts

3239 S Academy Blvd #140, Colorado Springs, CO80916

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