Martial Arts in general and karate in particular is great not only for your body but also for your mind. Martial arts develop coordination and strength, teach self control and self confidence. There many different types and styles of martial arts. You may want to try several and see if your kid likes it.
There are many martial art schools in Phoenix area that have classes for kids. You can find information about some of them below.
1. Mountainside Martial Arts Center
Serves the Ahwatukee-Foothills and has classes for kids 5 years old and up.
3173 E. Chandler Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480)759-4540
2. Aspire Kids Sports Center
Martial arts for kids starting at 5 years old.
50 S. Hearthstone Way, Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 820-3774
http://www.aspirekidsports.com
Dance from 3 y.o.
Gymnastics from18 m.o.
Swim from 6 m.o.
Tumbling / Trampoline from 6 y.o.
Cheerleading from 2 y.o.
Parents night out
Summer Camp
Birthday parties
3. DePalma's Team USA Martial Arts
is based off the American Kenpo Karate System and offers separate classes for ages 3.5 - 6 - Lil' Dragons and ages 6 - 12.
(480)892-3949
They have several locations:
- 78 N. Cooper Rd. #104, Gilbert, Arizona 85233
- 2727 E. McKellips Road., 104-105, Mesa, Arizona 85213
- 147 S Higley Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- 514 W. 7th St., Safford, Arizona 85546
- 3107 S. Lindsay Rd. #104, Gilbert, Arizona 85295
- 11485 N. 136th St. #106, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
- 4720 E. Queen Creek Rd #103, Gilbert, Arizona 85297
4. Arrowhead Martial Arts Academy
Their Lil’ Dragon program is for students from 4 to 6 years old.
20165 N. 67th Avenue, Suite 120, Glendale, AZ 85308, (623) 937-9032
15459 W. Bell Road, Suite 113, Surprise, AZ 85374, 623-556-0371
http://www.arrowheadmartialarts.com/
5. Arizona Martial Arts Acedemy
offers kids classes in Karate, Muay Thai (Kickboxing), and Ju-Jutsi.
12244 North 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85304
(602)978-2978
http://www.azmartialartsacademy.com/
6. ATA Martial Arts Karate for Kids
offers Martial Arts Programs for children of all ages.
14647 South 50th Street, Unit 172, Phoenix AZ 85044
(480) 961-3634
29850 N Tatum Blvd #105, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 575-8171
http://karatebuilt.com/
7. MAUI SAITO NINJITSU
Family Martial Arts & Spiritual Growth Center
has Karate for Kids - Ages 3 1/2 - 7
16585 N. 92nd St. Suite 112, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
(480)284-5592
