Adult Martial Arts · Ages 15+

Deliver a knockout punch to your usual workout

Adults who study martial arts reap significant benefits

Studying martial arts is something that anybody – at any age or fitness level – can do. Classes are fun, empowering, and provide a great workout. Whether you want to defend yourself, lose weight, or just have fun, our adult classes have something to offer.

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Ages 15+. We'll reply within one business day with times that fit your week.

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Sound familiar?

Do you need help in one of these areas?

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You want to be able to defend yourself or your family.

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You struggle to be confident in your abilities and want a healthy way to decrease stress and anxiety.

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You want to shed extra pounds and cultivate a positive body image.

Luckily, there's a solution

Finding the time and energy to exercise can be difficult

Even when you do find time to hit the gym, you might be bored by your same old workout. There's nothing exciting about another go-round on the treadmill or elliptical – and you might need some encouragement to stick to a schedule and achieve your fitness goals.

Martial arts classes for adults focus on building core strength and cardiovascular fitness in a fun, social setting. Why not break out of your dull routine?

Better yourself with every class

Our classes can help you build core strength, increase your flexibility, learn how to defend yourself and the people you love, or lose weight. They're also a great place to make new friends. Whatever your fitness goals are, you can achieve them in our classes.

Learn how to stand up for yourself

Many people feel vulnerable and wish that they had a way to defend themselves if they end up in a dangerous situation.

Martial arts classes build strength, confidence, and agility while teaching basic but effective self-defense moves — helping you shake feelings of vulnerability.

Feel great about yourself

It's common for adults to struggle with self-esteem as they deal with competitive work environments and overloaded to-do lists.

Adults who study martial arts learn to search within themselves for their best qualities. They learn to self-motivate and not to worry what others think of them.

Challenging, calorie-burning workouts

One of the keys to losing weight is finding a workout that you genuinely like doing.

Martial arts workouts are fun and challenging. They burn calories while building muscle and ramping up your metabolism — especially when combined with a healthy diet.

Regular exercise helps alleviate anxiety

All people need an outlet for their worry and anxiety – and martial arts classes provide it.

Classes burn calories, release tension and anxiety, and help keep you on an even keel mentally and emotionally.

What families say

As an alumni of World Martial Arts Center, I want to thank Master Katayama for helping me to where I am today.
Bryan Nguyen · Google
Wonderful instructors. I appreciate the class is fun while there is an emphasis on respect. Generous trial period to ensure it's a commitment your child will love.
Mermaid D · Google
Totally Awesome! Very professional and personable group of instructors. My son loves it.
Ron Dennis · Facebook

FAQs

Questions parents and students ask

I don't feel good about myself. Can studying martial arts make me feel better?

Yes. Martial arts instruction combines physical fitness with mental strength, and people who feel fit and strong are also confident.

Do people really study martial arts to make friends?

Yes, it happens all the time. Everyone in the class has an interest in martial arts and fitness, and that gives people a good starting place to build new friendships.

I don't think of myself as an athlete and I was never good at sports. Can I do martial arts?

Yes. Martial arts instruction is tailored to each student's capabilities and goals, so anybody – at any fitness level – can benefit from studying martial arts.

I do better with workouts when I have a friend with me. Can we take classes together?

Yes, we love it when friends come in together. Working out together can help strengthen your friendship and help both of you meet new people, too.

I don't feel safe walking at night. Can studying martial arts help me feel better?

Yes. Studying martial arts builds physical strength and mental resilience, and makes many people feel confident about their ability to defend themselves.

I've always thought of myself as clumsy and un-athletic. Can martial arts make me more graceful?

Yes. Martial arts instruction focuses on building core strength and improving balance. As you become more aware of your body and its capabilities, you will feel less clumsy.

More benefits

  • Students believe in their strength and abilities because they know what their bodies can do.
  • Martial artists carry themselves with strength and authority, and that can ward off attackers.
  • Instruction focuses on achieving personal excellence, something that builds self-esteem.
  • Structured workouts tend to burn more calories than solo workouts.
  • Exploring the mind-body connection helps students practice mindfulness.
  • Physical strength and mental strength go hand in hand.

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