ADULT
MARTIAL ARTS AUSTIN
SELF-DEFENSE, FITNESS, COMMUNITY
Our Adult Martial Arts classes taught at our Austin Westlake Dojo are a great opportunity to train the body, mind, and spirit.
Discover the transformative world of Life Ki-do Adult Martial Arts, tailored for both complete beginners and experienced martial athletes.
Our welcoming and supportive community ensures you start your Life Ki-do Martial Arts journey with confidence from day one.
Adult Martial Arts & Self-Defense Class Training Options:
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Adult Only Classes: Focus on your personal growth in classes specifically designed for adult learners.
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Combined Teen & Adult Classes: Enjoy the dynamic of training alongside a wider age group, enhancing your experience and social interactions.
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Adult Tai Chi Classes
Experience Life Ki-do
Ready to begin your martial arts journey? Sign up for a complimentary trial class and see firsthand how Life Ki-do Martial Arts can enhance the quality of your life.
At Life Ki-do, we're committed to helping you achieve inner well-being and thrive in all aspects of your life through martial arts.
AUSTIN ADULT MARTIAL ARTS
Why Choose Life Ki-do for Your Martial Arts, Self-Defense, and Fitness Training?
• Beginner-Friendly: Our safe and caring culture supports you in learning at your personal pace. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned martial artist, we have you covered with our comprehensive martial arts & personal development curriculum.
• Best Martial Arts Styles: Why choose one martial arts style when you can train in a blend of the best styles? Our Life Ki-do curriculum blends Systema, Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong, making your martial arts & self-defense training well-rounded and comprehensive.
• Stress Relief: Discover the art of stress relief with our martial arts programs, designed not only to teach self-defense but also to equip you with effective tools for stress management. Each class integrates principles from our River Flow Personal Development System, which is featured in our bestselling Amazon book. This system provides you with practical methods to remain calm and centered, enhancing your ability to perform at your best in all areas of life.
• Fitness - Get in Shape without getting Bored: Improve your physical health in a fun and engaging way. In our fun and functional martial arts workout, you'll build lean muscle, improve your balance and coordination, and develop a supple, powerful body – all while learning valuable, practical self-defense skills.
• Caring Community: Join a community that values personal growth and mutual support. Our classes emphasize personal bests over competition, creating a positive and nurturing environment. Students rave about being part of such a safe, connected, and caring community.
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Flexible Scheduling: Adult classes are offered in the morning, lunchtime, evening, and weekends. If you can't make your regular class, make-ups are easy and no extra charge.
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ADULT MARTIAL ARTS, JIU JITSU, KARATE, and TAI CHI CLASSES NEARBY
Our Austin Adult martial arts classes are held year round and are on-going.
Beginners can join any time.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Having observed my children in class, I decided to get engaged myself by joining the Adult Class I and will say with absolute conviction that Life Ki-do has changed the way I live my life."
"Life Ki-do Martial Arts has transformed the way I live. Instead of being overtaken by stress and burnout, I've learned to keep a calm mind allowing me to enjoy my life more, while also being a better dad, husband, and business owner."
— Students of Life Ki-do
AUSTIN WESTLAKE ADULT SCHEDULE
CLASS | AGES | DAYS | TIME |
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Teen/Adult | Ages 11-Adult | Tues | 5:30-6:25pm |
Teen/Adult | Ages 16-Adult | Fri | 6:05-7pm |
Teen/Adult | Ages 11-Adult | Sat | 1:50-2:45pm |
Adult | Ages 18+ | Mon | 12-12:55pm |
Adult | Ages 18+ | Wed | 11:00-11:55am |
Tai Chi | Ages 18+ | Mon | 11:00-11:55am |
Tai Chi | Ages 18+ | Wed | 12-12:55pm |
GROUND TRAINING
Systema / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Wrestling
Ground training is a crucial component in a comprehensive martial arts program. Our students learn and practice how to fall and roll safely, effective takedowns, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling techniques, as well as Systema strikes and breaks from the ground. Aside from the practical self-defense benefits, the Systema style ground skills can also greatly enhance a student’s self-confidence and ability “to go with the flow.”
STAND-UP TRAINING
Karate / Sparring / Systema
We incorporate moves, drills, and freestyle sparring from a variety of martial arts styles so that students develop powerful stand-up blocking, punching, and kicking skills. Using Systema as the foundation of our stand-up training, students focus on fluidity and partnering that involves mutual care and respect.
FORMS & KATAS
Tai Chi / Qigong / Karate
MARTIAL ARTS STYLES
Martial arts training includes punching, kicking, blocking, take-downs, and wrestling. Some styles focus on one of these elements and at some martial arts schools, you’ll see that focus. So you may only do stand-up striking work or you may only do groundwork. At Life Ki-do, however, we blend all of these elements into our own unique curriculum so that students become well-rounded martial artists.
LIFE KI-DO MARTIAL ARTS STYLES
SYSTEMA
Systema, offered at our Adult Austin-Westlake Dojo is a unique martial art that emphasizes natural movement and efficiency through breath training and proper body mechanics. This art teaches students to react instinctively with adaptability, precision, and power. Rather than rigid techniques, Systema focuses on leveraging individual strengths and instinctive reactions, making it an ideal practice for enhancing daily life flow. We are very thankful to bring the transformative experience of Systema to the Austin community. More about Life Ki-do Systema.
KARATE
Karate is an ancient discipline known for its explosive punches, blocks, and kicks. We use both freestyle karate sparring as well as karate katas/forms (a choreographed pattern of movements) to help students develop their karate skills. Freestyle sparring teaches our students problem solving and partnership skills while katas teach focus and discipline. More about Life Ki-do Karate.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) focuses on ground skills and submission techniques. Unlike many other martial arts, BJJ doesn't rely heavily on striking; instead, it focuses on grappling and positional dominance. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often referred to as the “gentle art” as it focuses more on leverage, technique, and proper body mechanics compared to power and speed, allowing smaller partners to be effective against larger partners. Mpre about Life Ki-do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
TAI CHI
Tai Chi is characterized by slow, flowing movements and deep breathing. Tai Chi is often referred to as meditation in motion as the practice encourages a calm and centered mind along with a strong and flowing body. We practice the Yang Style short form, the most practiced form throughout the world. More about Life Ki-do Tai Chi Classes.
QIGONG
Qigong is designed to help cultivate and circulate your inner energy, power, or qi (pronounced ‘chee’). Qigong utilizes the breath, a strong posture, and an awareness of gathering, circulating, and storing inner power-qi.
SELF-DEFENSE
In addition to learning the simplest and most practical physical self-defense skills, students also develop self-awareness, situational awareness, nervous system regulation, and interpersonal skills to best help diffuse a potential conflict.