Shared goals
Everyone works toward the next belt, which gives the household something in common to talk about.
All ages, one mat
Train together instead of watching from the sidelines — shared goals, real activity, and progress you celebrate as a family.
Two free classes — tell us who's training.
Benefits
Train together instead of watching from the sidelines — shared goals, shared progress, shared time.
Everyone works toward the next belt, which gives the household something in common to talk about.
An activity you do together, not one you drive to and wait through.
Parents and children both get a real, active workout in the same class.
It's far easier to keep showing up when the whole family goes together.
Parents modeling effort and respect on the mat is powerful for kids to see.
Belt promotions become family milestones rather than solo achievements.
In class
Family bow-in and warm-up together
Fundamentals taught at each person's level
Paired drills — parent and child partner up
Team challenge or forms practice
Recognition and bow-out
Family Martial Arts classes run on set days by age group. Call the Taneytown academy or request your two free classes and we'll confirm the current times.

Most family schedules are built around watching kids do activities. Family martial arts flips that. Parents and children train in the same class, learn the same curriculum at their own level, and progress side by side. It's active time together that doesn't require anyone to sit in a lobby.
Families can start together with no experience at all. Instructors adjust expectations for each person's age and ability within the same class.
On East Baltimore Street in downtown Taneytown, close to the Pennsylvania state line. We regularly train students from Taneytown, Union Bridge, Keymar, Gettysburg, Littlestown.
Where we train
Questions
What Taneytown families ask before starting.
No. Families train together when schedules allow, and individuals can attend other class times as well.
Family classes are designed to accommodate a wide range, though very young children may do better in a kids class first. We'll advise after a trial.
Contact your local academy for current family enrollment options.
Each person is evaluated individually, but families often test on the same day.
Two free classes, no obligation.