WESTLAKE KARATE CLASSES NEAR YOU
Life Ki-do Westlake Dojo has been Westlake Hills favorite martial arts school for over 30 years! In our award-winning and FUN classes, students learn our family friendly martial arts & personal development system to develop focus, confidence, resilience, stress management, empathy, kindness, and a strong, safe body.
Our martial arts program is more than just self-defense and fitness; it's a pathway to personal development for kids, teens, and adults alike. Nestled in the heart of Westlake Hills, Life Ki-do is renowned for its enjoyable, engaging, and transformative classes for the entire family; kids, teens, and adults. It's not just about mastering moves; it's about mastering life.
OUR UNIQUE MARTIAL ARTS STYLE
Our martial arts curriculum is an integration of top martial arts systems, blending the fluidity of Systema, the discipline of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the precision of Karate, the tranquility of Tai Chi, and the vitality of Qigong with practical self-defense skills. The Life Ki-do martial arts system not only equips our students with top martial arts skills, the training also ensures that our students learn to move with grace, breathe with ease, and navigate life's challenges with poise.
We offer martial arts classes for kids, teens, and adults (martial arts as well as tai chi classes). Check out our Westlake martial arts and karate class schedule below.
Our Westlake Hills martial arts and karate dojo is located 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 Hills, Rollingwood, Davenport Ranch, Barton Creek, Tarrytown, Clarksville, Zilker, Barton Hills, Bouldin, 78704, Travis Heights, Downtown Austin, and so many more!
Westlake Hill's Adult Martial Arts, Karate, & Tai Chi Classes are Perfect for Beginners and Advanced Students
No experience is needed in our adult martial arts, karate, and tai chi classes. Learn to de-stress while having fun in a supportive environment. Our martial arts and personal development system will adapt to your needs and goals. Flexible Schedule: Weekday mornings, evenings, and Saturday afternoon classes offered at our Westlake Hills Dojo.
LIFE KI-DO WESTLAKE HILLS MARTIAL ARTS
HOURS
Monday-Thursday 10AM - 6PM
Friday 3PM - 6PM
Saturday 10AM - 3PM
Life Ki-do's renowned martial arts school in Westlake Hills has been offering award winning martial arts classes near you for over 30 years!
Martial Arts Westlake Hills
WESTLAKE HILLS MARTIAL ARTS & 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 | 2:15-3pm |
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 Int/Adv | Ages 7-11 | Sat | 1-1:45pm |
Samurai Girls | Ages 7-11 | Mon | 6:15-7pm |
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 16-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 MARTIAL ARTS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 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, Systema style 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 learn the series of individual movements that make up a Traditional Karate Kata as well as the Yang Style Short form of Tai Chi.
The Tai Chi Form & Karate Katas build tremendous body awareness, coordination, strength, and stamina as well mental focus, confidence, and determination.
WESTLAKE HILLS MARTIAL ARTS & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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 martial artscurriculum 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 Personal Development Skills:
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
“Thanks to your staff my son 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.