Martial Arts Programs Available in Fort Collins
Karate for Peewees (ages 4-7) and Kids (ages 8-10)
Karate West offers Fort Collins kids martial arts classes that are fun and exciting. In our karate classes for kids, we teach discipline and self-respect, as well as develop character, boost confidence, and promote fitness. Peewee classes for ages 4-7 offer a maximum of individual attention from instructors and work with smaller bits of curriculum material at a time, using games to develop skills, changing activities frequently, for greater success with children with short attention spans. Students usually start with 1 martial arts class per week, eventually working up to 2 classes per week. Peewee classes are each 45 minutes long. Our karate classes for kids at our Fort Collins school (ages 8 -10 and youth 11-12) add more variety of activities, work on more skills, increase expectations for mastery of curriculum material, and include a greater focus on character development. Having fun in class is still a primary goal, with kids finding more and more enjoyment from the greater successes they have as a result of their hard work. Youth karate classes at our Fort Collins school include a higher level of self-defense drills, and greater expectations for individual responsibility and cooperative work. These classes are 45 minutes long. Attendance 2x per week is recommended for normal progression
Karate for Youth (ages 11-12) and Teens
Youth martial arts classes at our Fort Collins academy include a higher level of self-defense drills, and greater expectations for individual responsibility and cooperative work. These classes are 45 minutes long. Attendance 2x per week is recommended for normal progression. Teen class requires and respects the greater maturity of the students, introducing more of the adult curriculum, and encouraging greater individual creativity. Teen class steps up the level of expectations for personal responsibility and greater accomplishment, while allowing opportunities for socialization and interaction with peers. Some teen classes are 45 minutes, when combined with the youth, but most are one hour long, and are often combined with the adults.
Karate for Adults and Teens
Karate West delivers comprehensive, challenging adult martial arts classes in Fort Collins with a curriculum that guides every student through a structured progression toward success. Our proven belt system transforms students into well-rounded martial artists, building powerful skills across fitness, technique, competition, and real-world self-defense. After developing a solid foundation in the martial arts, students discover their personal strengths and are given the tools they need to specialize effectively in the future. We encourage our students to be life-long learners, share their knowledge with others, and channel their skills in a way that positively impacts their communities. Most students join two one-hour martial arts classes per week at our Fort Collins school, fitting martial arts seamlessly into their busy lives. We offer adult classes at noon and in the evening time slots to accommodate every schedule.
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