Mixed Martial Arts provides a way for children to learn about self defense in a safe and fun environment. It teaches children proper technique and discipline while keeping kids physically active. These are the top rated Martial Arts Studios in Macon, Ga. that offer classes for children.
1. New Heights Karate Studio 5/5 Stars
New Heights Karate Studio located on Riverside Drive has martial arts classes for children age 3 and above. They teach Karate and Taekwondo, while also teaching self-defense skills, according to the New Heights website.
The Little Dragon program is a high-energy class for students ages three to seven, intended to teach students the basics of martial arts as well as life-development skills. The Black Belt Club is where students seven and older participate in classes of beginner, intermediate and advanced rank, according to the New Heights website.
“A future New Heights Karate black belt will earn their way through the belt ranks while learning forms, board breaking, and weapons, and also hone their life and social skills within our martial arts community,” according to New Height’s website.
Irene Ho wrote, “I feel confident my two girls and I are learning from the best and are at the best place with every class. We’ve been at New Heights Karate for 3 years, and we will be here until the pigs fly,” in a 5 Star Google review.
2. Macon Karate Academy 5/5 Stars
Macon Karate Academy is located on Vineville Avenue and has been operating since 1974. They have two forms of teaching for beginners, including HAE-SAN I for children 13 and under with white belts which covers 13 movements, as well as HAE-SAN II for those 14 and older with white belts which includes 19 movements, according to the MKA website.
MKA offers the Karate Kids Eagle class from 5:15-6:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with mixed classes being offered every day, according to the Macon Karate Academy website.
At Macon Karate Academy all ranks train together. “This allows the beginner to see, mimic and receive assistance from an advanced student,” according to the MKA website.
Cathy Creamer wrote “Amazing instructors who care about their students!” in a 5 Star Google review seven months ago.
3. Rush Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness 4.9/5 Stars
Rush MMA is located on 6th Street near downtown Macon, Gardens. They offer Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Kids Advanced BBJ at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The classes last 60 minutes and are listed as having a neutral intensity, according to the Rush MMA website.
The classes focus on self defense, fitness, cooperation and gross motor skills. The students learn about the fundamentals like takedowns, defenses and submissions, according to the Rush MMA website.
“The classes are taught in a high energy, fun environment with an emphasis on physical fitness and discipline” according to the Rush MMA website.
Phillip Bulloch wrote that the Rush MMA team will treat you like family, in a 5 Star Google review three months ago, continuing “The BEST in Macon!”
(Photo provided by OKS Martial Arts via Facebook.)
4. OKS Martial Arts and Fitness 4.8/5 Stars
OKS Martial Arts located on Zebulon Road offers classes in martial arts including the Mighty Mites class from ages three to six, the Juniors class from seven to 12, and the Teen class for ages 13 and older. The classes aim to teach multiple skill sets to the students from coordination and social skills, to physical and mental strength, according to the OKS website.
The kids are more likely to retain the skills they learn when they have fun while they learn. These classes also provide students with an outlet for their energy, according to the website.
“The structure of our martial arts classes shows kids the importance of focus and teaches them by having them apply it to easily-achievable tasks,” according to the OKS website.
Danielle Davis wrote that Sensei Brewster wants to see everyone succeed in a 5 Star Google review four months ago. She wrote, “He is the perfect mixture of playful and seriousness for the children program,”
5. Wilkerson Martial Arts 4.3/5 Stars
Located on Northside Drive, Wilkerson Martial Arts is a part of American Taekwondo Association Martial Arts, the country’s largest martial arts organization.
They have multiple classes created for children including the ATA Tigers which teaches martial arts to children ages four to six by using visual cues like a cartoon tiger to symbolize different foundational values in the realm of martial arts. They also teach Karate For Kids and Leadership classes for ages seven to 12, as well as an Xtreme Martial Arts class in which students advance from white to black belt, according to the Wilkerson website.
“ATA Leadership helps keep kids safe from bullies, abduction, poor health, and missed opportunities by inspiring them to be the best they can be,” according to the Wilkerson website.
Donte Boykin who has gone to Wilkersons Martial Arts for a year with his two sons wrote, “I look forward to class every week,” in a 5 Star Google review a year ago. He wrote that the classes promote confidence, control, emotional intelligence and respect.
