Scottsdale's Best Martial Arts school

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Preschool Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our preschool martial arts program in Scottsdale gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.

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Kids Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

Our kids martial arts program in Scottsdale gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!

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Teen Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

The ultimate tech alternative that gets teens active and engaged- and helps them feel confident, too. Help your teen make friends and get off their screens with our teen martial arts classes in Scottsdale!

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Adult Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

Great friends, great fun- crush your fitness goals with our adult martial arts classes in Scottsdale. Learn self defense skills and martial arts together while having a ton of fun. No more boring workouts!

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Teen Jujutsu
in Scottsdale

Today’s teens need more than just a workout — they need a place where they can challenge themselves, build confidence, and learn real skills that matter. That’s exactly what our Teen Jujutsu classes in Scottsdale provide.

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Adult Jujutsu
in Scottsdale

Perfect for a mix of self-defense and real-world applications, adult Jujutsu in Scottsdale is a must if you're looking for serious martial arts. Jujutsu in Scottsdale will transform your physique while crushing your fitness goals, all while you learn useful and practical self-defense skills.

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Weapons
in Scottsdale

Transform your entire body into a self-defense machine while learning a skill set that could save your life.

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why CHOOSE Scottsdale Martial Arts Center?

Since we opened in 1986, we’ve been dedicated to changing people’s lives one person at a time through martial arts, education, and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Scottsdale. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or experience level. Throughout our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, but we also stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

"Best karate school in the state!"

"SMAC has imparted invaluable life lessons to our boys as well, helping them to become leaders, with self confidence and respect for others!"

"The dedication they have to teaching Karate but most importantly character and life lessons to the students is inspiring!"

"It is great to have true karate professionals in the Valley. Scottsdale Martial Art Center is a reputable Martial Arts Center!"

"I love Scottsdale Martial Arts Center!! I feel very fortunate to have found this school and recommend it to anyone with children!"

About our programs

Preschool Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts Program in Scottsdale. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.

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Kids Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

Parents LOVE our Scottsdale Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.

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Teen Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Scottsdale Teen Martial Arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.

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Adult Martial Arts
in Scottsdale

Our Scottsdale Adult Martial Arts program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN- no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people.

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Teen Jujutsu
in Scottsdale

Give your teen the tools to succeed on and off the mat with our Teen Jujutsu classes in Scottsdale. Designed specifically for ages 13+, this program blends the tradition of martial arts with the practical skills today’s teens need most.

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Adult Jujutsu
in Scottsdale

Our Scottsdale adult Jujutsu classes are no joke! If you're ready to ramp up your fitness like never before, learn real-world self defense skills and make new friends while you learn Jujutsu, this is the program for you!.

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Weapons
in Scottsdale

Protect yourself and learn real-world self defense skills with Weapon classes!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs

Will My Child Become A Bully?

We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.

Are Parents Allowed To Watch?

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

Do I Need To Be Fit For This?

No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Scottsdale martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!

How Long Until I Get My Black Belt?

Truthfully, the journey to black belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!

The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for black belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your instructors at Scottsdale Martial Arts Center Scottsdale are dedicated to helping you on your journey to black belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

How Do I Claim Your Limited Time Offer?

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. Take advantage of our limited time offer, the fastest way is to fill in the form.

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Scottsdale martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

What Do I Need To Bring To My First Martial Arts Lesson?

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Scottsdale Martial Arts Center in Scottsdale have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!

I'm Not Very Sporty or Coordinated, Will That Be A Problem?

Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!

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Scottsdale Martial Arts Center

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Scottsdale's Best Martial Arts school

view our scheduleand gain access to our exclusive web special

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and gain access to our exclusive web special