Looking for a Martial Arts School in Tucson?
Welcome to the web site of the Kodenkan Martial Arts Academy, located in Tucson, Arizona. We offer a safe, friendly and professional atmosphere for you to learn martial arts and self defense. We offer classes for children, teens and adults.
Learning a martial art is a great way to get in shape, develop discipline and grow confidence. The first step is discovering which style suits you best. Visit our school (dojo) to watch our classes. Several of our classes also offer a free introductory lesson! Read our course descriptions for more information, including class dates and times.
We are pleased to offer the Tucson community martial arts classes including:
- Jujitsu - Learn self defense, with an emphasis on grappling and throwing techniques. We offer jujitsu classes for both adults and families and children.
- Mixed Martial Arts - The style practiced in this class, Hiraido Jujitsu, combines aspects of both classical martial arts and modern systems. Classes focus on striking, kicking and grappling. Students may participate in contact sparring if they choose. This class is for adults only.
- Karate - The classical art of self defense, emphasizing striking and kicking techniques as well as developing mental focus (kime). We offer classes for teens and adults only.
- Danzan Ryu Jujitsu - Learn practical self defense with an emphasis on the mental, physical and spiritual development of the student. For all ages.
- Judo - A great activity for children and teens that develops balance, strength and coordination through the practice of basic throwing and grappling techniques.
- Little Dragons - A karate class developed just for kids.
- Cardio Karate - A fun workout that combines basic self defense techniques with aerobic exercise.
Why Study at the Kodenkan Martial Arts Academy?
No Contracts. Many martial arts schools lock you into contracts for 6 months or a year. We don't. There is only a very low month-to-month rate - one of the most affordable in Tucson! We do require a one-time sign-up fee for insurance purposes, $15.00 for students under the age of 14, and $25.00 for students 14 years and older.
Quality Instruction. The Kodenkan of Tucson, our parent school, has offered martial arts classes for almost 40 years, since the first dojo opened in 1967. The Kodenkan Martial Arts Academy itself has been open almost 15 years. Our reputation for first-class martial arts instruction is well known.