

South Austin Martial Arts Near You
Conveniently located in South Austin offering our
award-winning martial arts classes near you.
KIDS MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES NEAR YOU
Discover the Life Ki-do Difference: Strengthening Bodies, Cultivating Well-being & Empowering Lives!
Unlock your child’s potential. At Life Ki-do, we’ll help your child achieve their optimal physical and emotional well-being. Our nearby martial arts classes are more than just kicks and punches – they are transformative experiences that empower, build confidence, and are incredibly FUN!
OUR APROACH TO MARTIAL ARTS
Join us and discover the incredible benefits of our unique approach. In every Life Ki-do class, we guide students to connect their 3Bs (Body, Breath, and Brain) to find their inner power.
Through this holistic approach, we cultivate focus, mindfulness, confidence, resilience, relaxation skills for managing stress and anxiety, empathy, kindness towards others, and a strong, safe body.
Our award-winning martial arts program near you combines the best elements of Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Systema, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Self-Defense. With a focus on breath, relaxation, and flow, our classes go beyond traditional martial arts training. We equip students with essential life skills they can apply on and off the mats.
Located in the heart of South Austin, our classes cater to children ages 3-14. Whether your child is just starting their journey or already has some martial arts experience, our expert instructors provide a supportive and inclusive environment for growth and learning.

CONTACT INFO
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LOCATIONS:
Circle C Community Center 7817 La Crosse Avenue Austin, TX 78739
Parkside Community School
3207 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78748
JOIN US AT OUR 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:
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Weekday classes are held at the Circle C Community Center
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Saturday classes are held at Parkside Community School
Schedule a FREE trial today!
LOCATIONS:
Circle C Community Center
Address:
7817 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX 78739
Hours:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Parkside Community School
Address:
3207 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78748
Hours:
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SOUTH AUSTIN FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE
Weekday classes held at Circle C Community Center
Saturday classes held at Parkside Community School
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 |
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Family Tigers | Ages 3-5 | Saturday Parkside | 9-9:30am |
Family Tigers | Ages 3-5 | Saturday Parkside | 9:30-10am |
Power Ninja | Kinder & 1st Grade (Ages 5-7) | Monday Circle C | 4-4:45pm |
Power Ninja | Kinder & 1st Grade (Ages 5-7) | Tuesday Circle C | 4-4:45pm |
Power Ninja | Kinder & 1st Grade (Ages 5-7) | Wednesday Circle C | 4-4:45pm |
Power Ninja | Kinder & 1st Grade (Ages 5-7) | Saturday Parkside | 10:15-11am |
Samurai | 2nd-5th Grade (Ages 7-11) | Monday Circle C | 5-5:45pm |
Samurai | 2nd-5th Grade (Ages 7-11) | Tuesday Circle C | 5-5:45pm |
Samurai | 2nd-5th Grade (Ages 7-11) | Wednesday Circle C | 5-5:45pm |
Samurai | 2nd-5th Grade (Ages 7-11) | Saturday Parkside | 11:15-12pm |
Samurai Senior | 5th-8th Grade (Ages 10-14) | Monday Circle C | 6-6:45pm |
Samurai Senior | 5th-8th Grade (Ages 10-14) | Tuesday Circle C | 6-6:45pm |

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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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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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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.