Life Ki-do's renowned martial arts school in Westlake has been offering martial arts classes near you for over 30 years!
Top Martial Arts Westlake
WESTLAKE KARATE CLASSES NEAR YOU
Life Ki-do - Austin's top martial arts school for kids - has had our Westlake dojo for over 30 years! In our award-winning and FUN classes, students learn to connect their 3 Bs (Body, Breath, and Brain) to develop focus, confidence, resilience, empathy, and kindness.
Our unique Life Ki-do curriculum is a blend of martial arts styles including Systema, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Tai Chi, Qigong, and self-defense training. Our fluid approach to martial arts training teaches students how to breathe, relax and flow.
We offer martial arts classes for kids, teens, and adults. Check out our Westlake martial arts class schedule below.
Our Westlake karate dojo is located in West Lake Hills on Bee Caves Road between Walsh Tarlton Ln. and Westbank Dr. next to Austin’s Pizza. Being close to both Mo-Pac and Loop 360, we’re easy to get to from anywhere in town serving neighborhoods such as Westlake, Rollingwood, Davenport Ranch, Barton Creek, Tarrytown, Clarksville, Zilker, Barton Hills, Bouldin, Travis Heights and so many more!
Adult Karate Classes
No experience is needed in our adult karate classes. Learn to de-stress while having fun in a supportive environment. Weekday morning, evening, and Saturday classes offered at our Westlake Dojo.
LIFE KI-DO WESTLAKE
HOURS
Monday-Thursday 10AM - 6PM
Friday 3PM - 6PM
Saturday 10AM - 3PM
WESTLAKE KARATE CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes must be booked in advance.
If a class does not appear in the Member Portal, then it is full. You can email info@lifekido.com
to be put on the waitlist.
CLASS | AGES | DAYS | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
Family Tigers | Ages 3 & up | Sat | 9:30-10:00am |
Family Tigers | Ages 3 & up | Sat | 10-10:30am |
Family Tigers | Ages 3 & up | Sat | 10:30-11am |
Family Tigers | Ages 3 & up | Sat | 11-11:30am |
Little Dragons | Pre-K 4-5 | Mon | 3:30-4pm |
Little Dragons | Pre-K 4-5 | Tues | 3:15-3:45pm |
Little Dragons | Pre-K 4-5 | Wed | 3:30-4pm |
Little Dragons | Pre-K 4-5 | Thurs | 3:30-4pm |
Homeschool | Ages 5-11 | Tues | 1:45-2:30pm |
Mixed Age | Ages 5-11 | Mon | 4-4:45pm |
Mixed Age | Ages 5-11 | Fri | 3:45-4:30pm |
Power Ninja | Ages 5-7 | Mon | 4:45-5:30pm |
Power Ninja | Ages 5-7 | Tues | 4-4:45pm |
Power Ninja | Ages 5-7 | Wed | 4:15-5pm |
Power Ninja | Ages 5-7 | Thur | 4:15-5pm |
Power Ninja | Ages 5-7 | Fri | 4:30-5:15pm |
Power Ninja | Ages 5-7 | Sat | 11:30-12:15pm |
Samurai | Ages 7-11 | Mon | 5:30-6:15pm |
Samurai | Ages 7-11 | Tues | 4:45-5:30pm |
Samurai | Ages 7-11 | Wed | 5:15-6pm |
Samurai | Ages 7-11 | Thurs | 5:15-6pm |
Samurai | Ages 7-11 | Fri | 5:15-6pm |
Samurai | Ages 7-11 | Sat | 12:15-1pm |
Samurai | Ages 7-11 | Sat | 1-1:45pm |
Teen | Ages 11-17 | Wed | 6:05-7pm |
Teen | Ages 11-17 | Thurs | 6:05-7pm |
Teen/Adult | Ages 11-Adult | Tues | 5:30-6:25pm |
Teen/Adult | Ages 11-Adult | Fri | 6:05-7pm |
Teen/Adult | Ages 11-Adult | Sat | 1:50-2:45pm |
Adult | Ages 18+ | Wed | 11-11:55am |
Tai Chi | Ages 18+ | Mon | 12-12:55pm |
LIFE KI-DO EVOLUTION
1993
MARTIAL ARTS
Sensei Jonathan becomes co-owner of
Austin Martial Arts Academy, his first martial arts school on Bee Caves Rd. in Westlake.
2009
LIFE EDUCATION
Life Ki-do branches out with a pilot program at Casis Elementary teaching SEL (social-emotional learning) to teachers, students & parents. This was the first of many schools.
2006
LIFE KI-DO
Sensei Jonathan founds Life Ki-do & Sensei Doug joins the team as a Lead Instructor and Youth Program Director. Sensei Deven comes aboard in 2010.
2012
PARENTING
Life Ki-do expands into parenting publishing the award-winning book, Life Ki-do Parenting: Tools to Raise Happy, Confident Kids from the Inside Out.
Over the past 30 years, Life Ki-do has grown from a small martial arts school in a local Westlake gym to one of the biggest martial arts schools in Austin with martial arts classes for ages 3-adult. Life Ki-do has evolved into much more than martial arts, becoming a center for inner well-being, an educational outreach, and a resource for positive parenting.
Life Ki-do has led hundreds of workshops over the years in both public and private schools in Austin, Westlake, Tarrytown and Lakeway. Just a few of those schools are: Eanes Elementary, Bridgepoint Elementary, Hill Country Middle School, Casis Elementary, Acton Academy, Trinity Episcopal School, St. Stephen's Episcopal School, St. Matthew's Episcopal School, St. Michael's Pre-School, YPW, Casa Montessori, Athena Montessori, Parkside Montessori, Headwaters School, West Austin Youth Association (WAYA), UT Lab School.
01
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, ground skills can also greatly enhance a student’s self-confidence and ability “to go with the flow.”
02
STAND-UP TRAINING
Systema / Sparring
We incorporate moves, drills, and freestyle sparring from a variety of martial arts styles so that students may develop stand-up blocking, punching, and kicking skills. However, our emphasis in stand-up training is on the Systema principles of fluidity and partnering that involves mutual care and respect.
03
FLOW FORMS
Tai Chi / Qigong / Traditional Karate
Students first learn to connect a series of individual movements using their breath then they progress to a pre-choreographed set of moves from Tai Chi and traditional karate katas. This individual practice not only builds tremendous body awareness, coordination, strength, and stamina but also develops focus, confidence, and determination.
AUSTIN MARTIAL ARTS & LIFE SKILLS
FOR THE DOJO & BEYOND
Looking for award-winning karate classes near you? There are plenty of Austin karate programs for kids and adults. Our Martial Arts classes for kids, teens, and adults offer a unique curriculum that blends Systema, Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Tai Chi, Qigong, and self-defense training.
But our program goes far beyond martial arts.
At Life Ki-do, students are empowered with these Life Education Tools:
FOCUS & MINDFULNESS
Students learn how to be more present increasing focus in academics, extracurricular activities, and work.
RELAXATION FOR STRESS & ANXIETY
Students learn how to transform stress and anxiety into a calm, positive presence.
CONFIDENCE &
RESILIENCE
Students develop a never give up attitude and a stronger sense of self, always ready to give their best.
EMPATHY, KINDNESS & FRIENDSHIP
Students learn how to develop strong social skills and create healthy, respectful relationships.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“My son was a shy, bullied boy & thanks to your staff he has become a strong, calm, centered, confident young man. I fully believe in the transformative powers of your program and recommend it to everyone. You reach down into the heart & soul of the student and through hard work and dedication they become better individuals from the inside out.”
— Robin S.