Life Ki-do Martial Arts, Parenting & Life Education

Our young kids have been going to Life Ki-do for almost 6 years. We have two kids that started at age three and we will be starting our youngest at age three next month. Our kids learn self-control, self-awareness and how to be physical in a controlled way. Thanks to their practice with Life Ki-do our family has regular and fun wrestling matches almost every day. The Sensais have knowledge and experience that help foster our kids calmness during emotionally charged and physically heightened times. Managing ones own flow of calmness or “river” is the foundation of their teaching. One of the owners has even taught parenting classes and published books on the topic. We highly recommend Life Ki-do for learning martial arts with an understanding and focus on controlling emotions and inner strength.
Jan 6th, 2021

Our instructor, Jonathan, engaged a wide range of ages (3-13) in a fun and also educational way. The kids learned everything from how to breathe to how to think through their motions. He was so great with the kids and they are still talking about how much fun they had! I was impressed with his ability to navigate so many ages in one virtual session!
Aug 17th, 2020

Our family has been going to Life Ki-do for 10 years. Early on, when my girls were very young, it was daddy-daughter Saturday mornings. That bonding time in such a positive and nurturing environment was an amazing way to start the weekend and develop deep connections. The physical activity combined with compassionate life lessons add so much to our lives. Both my girls (now 8 and 14) continue in the Life Ki-do training programs and are now in their leadership program where they are learning how to support other kids in their practice. The staff at Life Ki-do have become very dear to us and the entire community is incredible. As a parent, I have also attended several parenting programs which have been very insightful. There are several teens at the dojo who I have watched grow up over the years and develop into incredible young adults who also teach at Life Ki-do. Those are the types of role models I want for my kids. I give Life Ki-do my highest recommendation.
Dec 20th, 2020

Life Ki-do has been such a wonderful experience for my kiddo during this pandemic. She had been taking martial arts for several years through YMCA before it was abruptly put on hold, along with so many other aspects and activities of daily life due to Covid, and it has filled to void both physically and mentally in several key ways that even went above and beyond what she had received in the more traditional martial arts style she had been practicing. The philosophical goals and values of the Life Ki-do program are not only unique and inclusive, but also something that literally anyone, at any time, could benefit from. It has proved to be exactly right as way to help her stay connected with her mind and body in a calming, grounding way, as well as getting to feel a sense of community and support that is rooted in self care, self awareness, growth, and responsibility. Sensei Jonathan has done an excellent job of bringing more than would be expected to these virtual classes, and we couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Dec 14th, 2020

I am a student, a parent of a student, and now a Leader in the Life Ki-do Leadership program. My past experience with other martial arts (including self-defense) studios, was highly competitive, militaristic, and tension filled. The Life Ki-do community comes from a completely different place, and is made up of the most passionate and supportive people I’ve ever met. The finely distilled curriculum (Systema, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Tai Chi, Qigong and Self-defense) is taught through kindness, love and inclusion. Life Ki-do teaches us to show up, wherever we are, and to practice being our best selves, for ourselves and the community. I am constantly moved by the growth, confidence and progress I see happening within myself and the other students. We work hard, and yet at the same time, our hearts and friendships emerge stronger at the end of the day, too. This is one of the healthiest things you can do for your child--and yourself!!
Oct 28th, 2019