About Championship Martial Arts 
Ages 3–6
Lil’ Dragons
Introductory program building focus, listening skills, and confidence through age-appropriate martial arts.
About Championship Martial Arts
Discover
the Champion
in You
Since 1991, Championship Martial Arts has been dedicated to building confidence, discipline, and character in children and adults through martial arts training. Today, our growing family of schools extends this mission into communities across more than 20 states and provinces.
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168+
Locations Helping Students
Reach Their Full Potential -
20+
States and Provinces United by Our Mission
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22,000+
Students Inspired to Learn,
Grow, and Succeed
From One School in Orlando to a Whole Community of Champions
30+ Years Generations of families
train with us.
It all began in 1991 in Orlando, Florida, with a simple belief: martial arts provides one of the best classrooms for life. Championship Martial Arts opened its doors, teaching essential life skills and character development alongside kicks, blocks, and forms.
Three decades later, we’ve had the privilege of watching children blossom into confident adults and adults achieve personal bests they once thought impossible. As families noticed the positive impact, word spread.
Today, over 168 locations proudly bear the Championship name. Every school shares the same core belief: that each student leaves class a little stronger, a little kinder, and a little more self-assured than when they arrived.
Building Champions in Life
We teach more than just kicks and punches. Every class is designed to cultivate qualities that extend into school, work, and home, regardless of whether your school is down the street or across the country.
Respect
The foundational lesson, taught in every class, for instructors, classmates, and the skills students are developing.
Self-Control
Martial arts is self-defense, never self-offense. Students learn to act with confidence while maintaining composure.
Courtesy and Honesty
A framework of courtesy and honesty is integrated into every class, transforming good character into a habit.
Focus and Discipline
Skills that are not only retained but directly transfer to the classroom, workplace, and daily life.
A Place for Every Age,
Under One Roof
Our programs cater to all ages, from our youngest beginners to adults, allowing the entire family to train at the same school and grow together.
Ages 3–6
Ages 6–12
Children’s Program
Core kids' curriculum: discipline, respect, physical skill progression, belt ranking.
Ages 13–17
Teen Program
Character development and self-defense skills tailored to teen social and physical development.
Adult Program
Fitness, self-defense, and stress relief for adult students at any experience level.
Good
for the body.
Better
for the mind.
Martial arts is for everyone—men, women, children, seniors, and people of all abilities. Our veteran instructors personally know every student, and classes are closely supervised with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Community
Follow Championship Martial Arts
“We’ve had a great experience at Championship Martial Arts! My daughter has been attending for about a month, and she already loves it. She’s made friends, enjoys the classes, and is excited…” Read more of M’s review
“Absolutely an amazing dojo… every one that works there is truly compassionate and so helpful. I love visiting and watching my grandson 💙”
“I truly admire Championship martial arts in Avalon Park. They teach so much more than karate — they teach respect, discipline, kindness, and how to be good human beings…” Read more of Maristela Bizari’s review
“Every staff member who is in CMA they are very professional and kind. Also the work out is amazing.”
Your Next Step
There’s a Championship school near you. With over 168 locations, finding one close to home is easy. Select the school nearest you and book a trial. Every trial program includes a free introductory evaluation, allowing our instructors to recommend the best starting point for you or your child.