Best Martial Arts Schools in Albuquerque

AKKA Karate USA is an Albuquerque facility that provides instruction in kenpo karate. The class for children between four and six years of age focuses on discipline, balance, self-defense, and coordination. They also learn some basic Chinese words. AKKA Karate USA also offers kenpo classes which focus on physical conditioning, personal development, and self-defense for students over the age of six. Students appreciate the welcoming environment and the instructors’ knowledge and talent.

Bates Premier Taekwondo is an Albuquerque facility that serves adults and children and has over 16 years of experience. The facility offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes, all adults classes, private lessons, circuit training, and competition team. Bates Premier Taekwondo is a Commissioned Club of USA-Taekwondo and is an Internationally Accredited Academy. Students appreciate the instructors’ support and dedication.

Blackman Martial Arts Academy is an Albuquerque school that provides instruction in different martial arts styles. The school offers basic self-defense, taekwondo, weapons, hapkido, and escrima to students of all skill levels. Programs are for children, teens, and adults. Blackman Martial Arts Academy also offers birthday parties which include a birthday martial arts class, pizza and drinks, games, goodie bags, and more. Students appreciate the quality of instruction and the positive atmosphere.

Bushido Kenkyukai is an Albuquerque facility that offers taiko classes to children and adults. There are also karate and women’s self-defense classes. Anita Lee Gallegos is a 5th-degree black belt in shorin ryu karate and a 3rd-degree black belt in Okinawan kenpo kobudo weapons. She has more than 25 years of martial arts training and is also a certified self-defense instructor.

Chinese Shao-Lin Center is an Albuquerque school that has been serving Los Lunas, Rio Rancho, Taos, Sante Fe, Tijeras, and Albuquerque for over 20 years. The school has students from 12 years of age to 65 years of age, and at all skill levels. The school offers kung fu, wooden man, tai chi, and chi kung. Chinese Shao-Lin Center provides high-quality supplies and weapons that were imported from China and an authentic atmosphere. Head instructors Master Abram Tamez and Associate Master Leslie Phillips have been receiving intense training for over 18 and 15 years, respectively. Students appreciate their patience, knowledge, and compassion.

GMA Olympic Taekwondo Academy is a Rio Rancho facility that has two different training locations. Grandmaster Abraham Quartey-Papafio has more than 40 years of taekwondo teaching experience and he is a 6th dan black belt. The academy teaches beginner, intermediate, and advanced taekwondo.

Humble Warrior Taekwon-Do is a Rio Rancho facility that provides instruction in tradition taekwondo. The first class is free and there are discounts for family members. Humble Warrior Taekwon-Do also offers one-day demonstrations and self-defense courses. The owner, Donna Weaver, is a retired police officer and has been teaching taekwondo for more than five years. Parents remark on the atmosphere and the quality of the instruction.

Japan Karate Association is an Albuquerque school that has been serving students for over 29 years. There are more than 20 classes each week for students of all ages and skill levels. Parents are welcome to join their child’s class. Japan Karate Association also offers private lessons and kinder karate for students three to six years of age. Child classes are for children seven to 12 years of age, and adult classes are for students 13 years of age and up. Sensei Yasuaki Nagatomo is the chief instructor and holds a 7th-degree black belt and has been training and teaching for more than 29 years.

Jim Hawkes Karate is an Albuquerque school that provides classes to youth 11 years of age and under, adults 12 years of age and up, and executives 40 years of age and up. Jim Hawkes Karate is the longest running school in Albuquerque which Sue Hawkes runs. She is a 6th-degree black belt shorin ryu and a 4th-degree black belt in Okinawa kenpo kobudo.

New Mexico Jiu-Jitsu Academy is an Albuquerque school that offers classes for children and adults. Classes include kids’ martial arts, Muay Thai, executive self-defense, kodokan judo, wing chun kung fu, and adult Gracie jiu-jitsu. Instructors Justin Hall and Armando Sanchez have over 39 years of combined martial arts experience. Students remark on the instructors’ training style, knowledge, and skill, the atmosphere, and the value.

Shinbukan Dojo of Rio Rancho is a facility that provides martial arts training to children nine and up and adults. The facility offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced karate and kobudo classes. Shinbukan Dojo of Rio Rancho offers introductory programs that come with a karate gi, as well as private lessons. There is a monthly tuition and no long-term contracts. Training weapons are also available for purchase. The founding teachers have over 60 years of combined experience.

Takai Mine Karate/Tae Kwon Do is an Albuquerque school that has been serving students for over 30 years. The school provides four different types of martial arts classes for men, women, and children. Takai Mine Karate/Tae Kwon Do teaches shorin-ryu, majai pai escrima, tae kwon do, and shoto kan. Master Chavez has more than 35 years of martial arts experience and holds a 6th-degree black belt in tae kwon do. Parents remark on the environment, the structure, and Master Chavez’s professionalism and knowledge.

Tora Institute is an Albuquerque facility that provides classes seven days a week. The facility offers kata-robics, mixed aerobics, and Shotokan karate to children and adults. Tora Institute offers a family discount for Shotokan karate. Tora Institute is a member of the GlobalFit fitness network. Bio-electro therapy/hypnotherapy sessions are also available.