Koenig
Martial Arts

Karate classes are an excellent way to get into shape, learn self-defense, and build coordination. Training with other students is one of the best ways to sharpen your skills as a karate student.

Great for the whole family. Few activities allow all family members to participate together as martial arts does. With our karate class, children and parents get to learn side by side.

Our Kobudo Classes focus on traditional Japanese/Okinawan weapons: Bo, Nunchaku, Eaku, Tonfa, Sai, Kama. Many of these weapons were improvised from farming tools because regular weapons (spears, swords, bows and arrows) were restricted to the ruling class. At KMA we teach a progression of weapons that allows students to grow in their understanding and eventual mastery of each weapon.
Students begin with a Bo, or staff, and learn the manipulation of the weapon with various blocks and strikes as well as the history behind the tool and how it was developed into a weapon. After testing for proficiency, students then progress to their next weapon, nunchaku, or wooden flail. Students continue to learn new weapons, as well as revisiting old ones, learning new material as they progress in rank.

Our Self Defense Classes are designed to prepare you for the unthinkable. From developing awareness about your surroundings to being physically prepared to fight back, our program develops confidence in all areas. Our program borrows from many different martial arts styles including Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga and others. We teach self defense from all aspects – standup, on the ground, against weapons and against multiple attackers.

These classes at 1pm on Mondays and Thursdays, are geared to those students age 6+ who are available during the afternoon. It is a fun 45 minute class where students will learn katas (karate forms), kick and punch pads, play karate games, and learn about Japanese culture. We offer a free trial class. Cost for one weekly homeschool class is $60 per month, for both weekly classes cost is $99 per month. Please contact Sensei Koenig for more information. 813-609-2299

Tournaments offer students the opportunity to grow in their training through competition. At karate tournaments, no athlete sits on the bench; everyone gets the opportunity to compete. Karate competition offers some great advantages to students wanting to sharpen their karate skills. The character, discipline, respect and self-control that we focus on in our regular classes are all important aspects of competition. Tournaments are a fun and exciting way to take those next steps in developing not only in karate, but as a person.  Click Here for a list of upcoming tournaments.

Kumite, or sparring, is fighting with an opponent in a controlled setting. In this class students work to improve individual techniques, learn various drills and combinations, and compete with each other in sparring matches. While the class focuses on learning competitive sparring, the timing and distancing required applies to real-life fighting as well.

Sensei Koenig is available for individual or group private lessons which can enhance your weekly class practice. If you would like to learn one on one or go more in depth with your knowledge and practice, please contact Sensei Koenig via email or phone (813-609-2299) for availability regarding private lessons.

Our Specialty Classes focus on one aspect of Martial Arts training. This offers students the opportunity to train in-depth and develop their skills beyond what we are able to do in our regular classes. Our specialty classes include: Board Breaking Class, Stretching Class, Jiu Jitsu Class, Conditioning Class, Street Fighting Class, and others.

Our summer camps offer a fun and safe environment, filled with games and activities for students ages 5 – 13 years old. You do not need to currently be enrolled to join our camps. These camps are not all just fun and games though, students will have a huge opportunity to progress with a week of intensive training! Whole and half days available, 9am – 4pm. Half days $100, Whole days $200 per week. Spots fill up fast, reserve yours now! 813-609-2299

2024 Dates

June 10th – June 14th

July 15th – July 19th

August 5th – August 9th

Our Parent’s Night Out is a huge hit with our students and families from the community. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a night out (or in) with-out the kids or just drop them off for a fun time of karate and more! Kids get a fun time of learning karate moves, doing fun crafts, and competing in karate games! No karate uniform is required. Students may bring their own water bottle. Pizza and a snack is provided. Check our calendar for the next scheduled PNO and call or email to reserve your spot!

Our Mom’s Morning Out is a 2 hour program for ages 3-6 years old, where Moms can drop off their child for 2 hours or Moms are welcome to stay and watch your child play. Our Little Ninjas will get a chance to play karate games, play in the ball pit, go through simple obstacle courses, practice their balance, focus and coordination. Check our calendar for the next scheduled MMO.

Looking to for a way to celebrate your little ninja’s birthday? Have a karate birthday party! We play karate games, hit kicking and punching pads, and the birthday ninja gets to cut the cake with a sword! It is a great time for all, no experience at karate needed.

Karate is an excellent tool to supplement the education your child receives by adding a fun, physical activity that promotes discipline, concentration and focusing skills.

Our after-school program is non-contact, but allows the students to learn basic blocking, punching and kicking techniques. Through the use of games and memorized routines (katas), students develop character, respect, discipline and self-control.

Our afterschool program is once a week at your child’s school. Each class is 45 minutes long and usually starts 15 minutes after school releases. The students are escorted from their classrooms or car line to the karate class by either their teacher or karate instructor. After class, parents may pick up their children or they may be escorted to aftercare.

​Our after-school program information is typically distributed through the school or daycare that your child attends. Please contact your school or daycare for registration materials, or contact us about a specific location. If your school does not offer karate as an extra-curricular, contact us so that we can get one started!