Martial Arts
We offer classes for kids, teens, and adults starting as young as age 4 with no experience needed! With flexible scheduling on weekdays and Saturdays, it's simple to make martial arts part of your family's routine. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or picking up where you left off, our 1 week trial is the perfect way to begin your journey.
About The Program
Our classes are tailored by age to support every student’s development at their own speed. We create a positive, encouraging atmosphere where kids of all experience levels can gain confidence, learn valuable skills, and enjoy the journey.
Tigers | 4-6 Years Old
A fun and encouraging introduction to martial arts for young children, focused on building the skills they need to thrive both on and off the mat.
- Confidence: Our team reinforces good behavior to positively instill belief in oneself. The tiger's class is a great way for your child to get comfortable learning in a structured group environment while socializing and making new friends.
- Body Control: Enhances fine motor abilities through fun, movement-centered exercises.
- Listening Skills: Cultivates attention, patience, and the ability to follow instructions within a structured environment.
- Bullyproofing: Develops practical self defense & bullyproofing skills to stand up to others trying to hurt your child.
Beginners | 7-11 Years Old
Focused on personal growth, our beginners program combines enjoyable and well-structured martial arts training to support children's physical and mental development.
- Responsibility: Instills accountability and discipline by encouraging kids to set and achieve personal goals. This includes the physical fitness & attitude habits necessary to earn their next belt rank.
- Focus: Enhances concentration and attention, helping your child remain engaged at school, home, and all other activities.
- Confidence: Our team reinforces good behavior to positively instill belief in oneself. The beginner's class for your child to get comfortable learning in a structured group environment while socializing and making new friends.
- Bullyproofing: Develops practical self defense & bullyproofing skills to stand up to others trying to hurt your child.
Adult / Teen | 12+ Years Old
Focused on your goals, our adult / teen program accommodates a wide variety of interests. You can apply yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually with our most experienced instructors.
- Fitness / Sparring: Physical fitness & overall gains in areas like flexibility, endurance, & weight loss. We train in stand up controlled sparring to practice safely, enhance reflexes, and get a great cardio workout.
- Practical Self Defense / Bullyproofing: Develop practical self defense & bullyproofing skills to stand up to others trying to hurt you.
- Confidence: Increased confidence by being surrounded with a positive community who influence you to be your best. Also its a great place to socialize and make new friends.
- Stress Reducer: Have a go-to activity to get your mind off of the daily stressors of life. Physical training provides a sooth mental relief. In addition, we emphasize self-control, focus, and meditation habits in daily mat chat discussions.
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4 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child at Our Martial Arts
Learn how our family-oriented martial arts classes build essential skills while supporting your child’s overall development, inside and outside the dojo.
Physical Fitness
As your child trains to become stronger and more coordinated, they'll develop the skills necessary to build strength and endurance.
Self Defense
Your child will gain practical self-defense skills that help them de-escalate conflict and protect themselves if necessary.
Confidence
The confidence your child develops by achieving their next belt rank makes them more willing to challenges themselves socially and at school. Also, our life changing team of instructors always look to reinforce good behavior to positively instill belief in oneself.
Bullyproofing
Your child can utilize their boost in confidence, and self defense training to stand up to bullies. We have "mat chat" discussions that includes a monthly topic called our ABCs of bullyproof that provides a clear step-by-step approach to handle bullies.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Goshen Academy of Martial Arts business and programs.
How would you describe your academy's culture?
Our academy’s culture is centered on attitude & effort. You get to test each month for a tip to progress to your next belt. We ensure that students must earn each one by putting forth their best. The balance that we aim to strike with students is positively reinforcing specific areas that are performed well while holding students to the expectations of the appropriate class.
What makes your martial arts academy unique in the Edwardsville / Glen Carbon area?
The primary focus of our academy is to develop life skills and character development. You can expect a focus on improving confidence, focus, respect, self-discipline, and bullyproofing skills. You can refer to our benefits page to see more details on how we work on those skills!
What qualifications and experience do your instructors have?
Every instructor is a black belt, and has a minimum 6 years of training experience at our academy. Each certified instructor has trained in our leadership program for over 3 years. The leadership program is run by Master Nathan, who has over 20 years of martial arts experience. We only hire instructors from within to guarantee our team reflects our academy's culture, and can give the absolute best quality to your training.
How do you ensure a safe training environment and prevent injuries?
Your safety is a top priority at our academy. High intensity techniques are only practiced by hitting equipment. Anytime we conduct partner exercises using pads, we provide detailed instruction on how to hold the pads to prevent injuries. Sparring is another area in our curriculum that may result in contact. We introduce this training in stages of your martial arts journey to develop body control, which helps to minimize accidents.
What style do you teach?
Our style is based in Tang Soo Do. We have taken influence from multiple martial arts styles to create a unique self defense curriculum. You will learn self defense that helps protects you against bullies on the playground along with predators attacking on the streets. As you progress in your martial arts training, you'll develop reflexes in stand up sparring to handle attackers with more fighting experience than the average person.
Do you need any experience to get started in martial arts?
No experience is required! Everyone is encouraged to run their own race at our academy. This means our team of instructors will challenge you according to your physical conditioning level, and your overall confidence when you start.
What is the price of a student membership, and what benefits does it provide?
The price of our membership is $189 monthly. This is an all inclusive membership that provides a flexible class schedule, testing, belts / uniforms, and free specialty events. In addition, we do offer family discounts for multiple family members involved. Lastly, you are not locked into a long-term contract.
How many classes can you attend per week?
Recommended attendance is 2-3 times per week, however, our programs come with unlimited classes. So you can attend as much or as little as your schedule allows!
Can you tell me about your trial program? .
Our 1 week trial is a great way to try out classes, and see if it's the right fit! You can start by booking your first trial date on this website for the program your interested in. This includes a Goshen t-shirt, and a private lesson before the class begins.
Still have questions?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please chat to our friendly team.