National Martial Arts and Fitness Academy

About

Martial arts at NMFA is about more than just kicks and punches. We believe respect and discipline come first, and every kid should feel like they belong. This is a place where hard work turns into real habits - not just medals.

How We Build Strong Kids

Our training goes way beyond the mat. Here’s what the kids actually get out of it:

• Discipline, focus, and self-control (yes, even the restless ones)
• Confidence from seeing their own progress and earning belts
• Stress relief - a positive way to burn off all that energy
• Practical skills like kids self-defense skills and understanding when it’s right to use them

What We Teach

We cover a full mix of styles and activities:

• Karate basics for children and Taekwondo for young kids, including forms and sparring
• MMA and BJJ adapted for kids - safe, controlled, and modern
• Weapons training with nunchaku
• Fitness games for kids, gymnastics, and kids’ CrossFit to build strength and coordination

Progress & Recognition

Kids start as young as 4, no experience needed. They move up a formal belt system, earning certificates and seeing their work actually pay off. Plenty of our NMFA PRIDE students have brought home medals from state to international levels, but we always remind them: courage to keep going matters most.

Summer Camp Vibes

Every April, our martial arts summer camp brings together ages 4 to 15 for a jam-packed week: karate, taekwondo, gymnastics, self-defense, nunchaku, and games. Campers go home with a free nunchaku and a certificate - and memories for life.