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East AustinMon–Fri 4pm–9pm, Sat 9am–1pm
(512) 555-0142
Kaizen Martial Arts Academy
A black belt instructor leading a line of kids in karate stances on a padded mat in East Austin

Martial arts for kids and adults in East Austin

Kids karate, BJJ and Muay Thai in East Austin

Black belt coaches teach kids karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai on one mat in East Austin. Walk in, meet the team, and see if Kaizen is the right fit for your family.

  • Kids karate
  • Brazilian jiu-jitsu
  • Muay Thai
  • Taught by black belts

Written grading criteria

Every belt test is scored against a published curriculum.

Taught by black belts

Every class led by a black belt instructor.

East Austin academy

One mat for kids karate, BJJ and Muay Thai.

Open evenings and Saturdays

Mon–Fri 4pm–9pm, Sat 9am–1pm.

Memberships

Choose your membership

Kids program, adult unlimited or a family membership — see what's included and join online.

Why Kaizen

Why families choose Kaizen

Built on a clear path, real coaching and one place to train.

A clear path forward

A belt curriculum with written grading criteria, so every student knows exactly what comes next.

Coached by black belts

Every class, kids and adults, is led by a black belt instructor.

One academy, three arts

Train kids karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu or Muay Thai in the same East Austin space.

On the mat

A look at training in East Austin

Kids and adults, white belts and black belts, training in the same academy.

A row of children in white gis bowing at the start of a karate class in East AustinKids karate
Two adults grappling on a blue mat during a Brazilian jiu-jitsu sparring roundBJJ sparring
A coach holding Thai pads while an adult student drives a knee strikeMuay Thai pads
A close view of a karate belt being tied around a white giBelt grading
A wide shot of the East Austin mat with kids and adult classes training side by sideThe academy floor
An instructor correcting a student's stance during a kids karate drillKids karate coaching
Two BJJ students shaking hands after a training roll on the matBJJ class

Visit us

Find us in East Austin

1801 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702. Open Mon–Fri 4pm–9pm and Sat 9am–1pm. Call (512) 555-0142 or drop by to see a class.

  • Mon–Fri4pm–9pm
  • Sat9am–1pm
The entrance to Kaizen Martial Arts Academy on E 6th Street in East Austin

Getting started

Three steps to your first class

See the memberships, join online in a few minutes, then book your tour.

  1. A parent and child looking at a phone together while choosing a martial arts membership

    Choose a membership

    Compare the kids program, adult unlimited and family memberships online.

  2. Hands typing on a laptop completing an online membership sign-up

    Join online

    Sign up in a few minutes from your phone or computer.

  3. A new student in a gi shaking hands with a black belt coach before their first class

    Book your first class

    Pick a day on the timetable and step on the mat.

A black belt coach demonstrating a technique to a focused group of adult BJJ students
Open mat training in East AustinSee BJJ classes

About Kaizen

Built around the belt curriculum

Every class, from kids karate to adult Muay Thai, follows a written grading path, so students and parents always know what's next. Our black belt coaches teach kids and adults on the same East Austin mat.

A close shot of a folded karate gi and belt resting on the edge of the mat
Ready for gradingSee kids karate

Questions

Before you book a tour

The questions parents and new students ask most.

What age can my child start kids karate?

Kids karate is open to children, with classes grouped by age and level on the timetable — check /classes for the group that fits your child.

Do I need experience for Brazilian jiu-jitsu or Muay Thai?

No. Beginners are welcome in every class, and our black belt coaches teach the fundamentals from day one.

What should I wear to my first class?

Wear comfortable athletic clothes to your first visit. Your coach will tell you what gi or gear you need once you've chosen a class.

How does belt grading work?

Every belt has written grading criteria, so you always know exactly what you need to show to earn the next one.

What does a membership include and cost?

See the memberships for the kids program, adult unlimited and family options, with everything each one includes.

What are your opening hours?

We're open Mon–Fri 4pm–9pm and Sat 9am–1pm at 1801 E 6th St in East Austin.

Still have a question?

Call us or book a tour and we'll walk you through everything.

Ready to train?

Step onto the mat

Years of experience or none at all — there's a class for you in East Austin.

Ready to join

Book your tour

See the memberships, pick kids karate, BJJ or Muay Thai, and come meet the coaches.

Book a tour

New to martial arts

Start as a complete beginner

Every class welcomes beginners, kids and adults alike, coached by black belts from day one.

See our classes