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Life Ki-do Martial Arts has classes in Austin, perfect for kids, teen, and adult martial arts lessons.
CULTURE & AWARDS
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
At Life Ki-do Martial Arts Austin, the way we teach and train represent the way we want to live: with inner strength, peace, and happiness.
We teach martial arts with the aim of strengthening the body and cultivating emotional and social well-being. Through our Personal Development System, our students learn Focus & Mindfulness, Confidence, Resilience, and Social Intelligence (empathy, compassion, and kindness). This means Life Ki-do students learn to trust their inner natural strength and abilities while also learning to work together respectfully. They go into the world confidently, looking to their inner guide, rather than peers and outside influences, for validation and motivation.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“I truly can’t rate Life Ki-do highly enough. Their program goes far beyond physical martial arts and incorporates mind, body, and personal achievement at every level. Focus, team effort, respect and self awareness (with a healthy dose of martial arts) are only some of the themes that the talented instructors are able to instill with kids at every age. Life Ki-do has been an invaluable resource. Highly recommend!”
— Matt, Father of student
4 TOOLS FOR LIFE
Empower your Family with the Tools To Live Your Best Life!
1. Focus & Mindfulnes
Throughout every class, students learn to connect their “3Bs”
- BODY
- BREATH
- BRAIN
This Tools teaches self-awareness and self-control while also developing focus, mindfulness, and the relaxation skills to deal with stress and anxiety.
2. River Effort
Confidence & Strong sense of Self
We use kid-friendly analogies:
ICE – trying too hard, feeling stress or pressure
PUDDLE – trying too little, feeling lazy or bored
RIVER – putting your heart into what you are doing & giving it your all
Students learn to look inward to their own effort to feel and do their best rather than looking to others for validation and self-worth.
3. A-B Formula
Resilience & ability to deal with life’s challenges
With two simple steps, A & B, we train resilience & adaptability in life’s most challenging moments.
A = ACCEPT
B = BABY STEP
Our A-B Formula helps Life Ki-do students navigate difficult feelings or experiences seeing them as opportunities to learn, grow, and become stronger.
4. Social Intelligence
My shoes, your shoes, our shoes
Building teamwork, friendship, and social skills for positive, healthy relationships, this tool encourages clear, honest communication of your own feelings; understanding and empathy for the feelings of others; and working together to find solutions and understanding.
5 AREAS OF FOCUS
At all of our dojos and satellite locations around Austin, Life Ki-do teaches curriculum based on these 5 areas of focus.
01
Fun & Safe Environment
We encourage fun, safe, and respectful environment. Here, there is no fear of making mistakes, and students learn that fears and insecurities, while normal, do not need to rule their lives. This approach allows our students to transform and expand.
02
Listening, Respect, and Empathy
Students learn how to communicate their own needs, while also cultivating listening skills and practicing teamwork. Empathy, compassion, and respect are essential to what we do.
03
Focus & Confidence
Students learn to check in with themselves in order to know if they are focused and being their personal best. Cultivating the art of being your personal best builds true inner confidence and a strong identity. Those who can do this experience fulfillment in all aspects of life, and they look inward, rather than looking to peers, for how they should behave and feel about themselves.
04
Coping with Anxiety & Stress
A principal aspect of Life Ki-do is learning to breathe, relax and flow instead of living with anxiety and tension. In addition to posture and breathing techniques, students learn to handle challenging situations and move through life with fluid strength.
05
Health & Well-being
In addition to strength, flexibility and balance, Life Ki-do students focus on breath, fluidity, body awareness, and coordination—a great foundation for sports, as well as general health and well-being.
