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Life Ki-do's renowned martial arts school in Westlake has been offering martial arts classes near you for over 30 years!

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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

CONTACT INFO
Life Ki-do Westlake

EMAIL:

info@lifekido.com

PHONE:

(512) 327-2900

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
Westlake Schedule

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.


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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.”

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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.

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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.

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RELAXATION FOR STRESS & ANXIETY

Students learn how to transform stress and anxiety into a calm, positive presence.

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CONFIDENCE &
RESILIENCE

Students develop a never give up attitude and a stronger sense of self, always ready to give their best.

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EMPATHY, KINDNESS & FRIENDSHIP

Students learn how to develop strong social skills and create healthy, respectful relationships.

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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.

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