My girls haven't tried Martial Arts yet but I have some friends whose kids really benefit from it.
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Academy of Kung Fu & Tai Chi - whkungfu.com - Classes for ages 3-6, 7-10 and 10-12. Teens and adults can also take classes. 4927 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238. 513-481-4406.
Japan Karate-Do of Cincinnati - www.jkocincinnati.com - 4865 Smith Road, West Chester, Ohio. 860-4386. Traditional Karate-Do with emphasis on Shito-Ryu teachings.
JG MMA Academy - www.ohiomma.com or jgmma.academy@gmail.com. 7716 Service Center Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069 (513-727-8089). They offer children's classes that "provide great exercise, increases self-esteem and provide an outlet for pent-up energy" (per their brochure). There are lots of names I don't recognize but they have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai and Judo. They train elite fighters, but students are not required to fight or compete and are not pressured to do so.
Park's TaeKwonDo Training & Fitness - www.parktkd.com. 836 Reading Rd. (Rt.42), Mason, OH 45040, (513-791-7275). Park's offers many different TaeKwonDo programs for kids (ages 4 & up). Check out their website since they offer specials - sometimes they'll have a trial for 1 week plus a free uniform for $25.
Ritter's Family Martial Arts - www.rittermartialarts.com/.- 1062 Reading Road, Mason, OH 45040, (513-398-0444). Here, you can find Kinder Karate classes for ages 4-6 and Youth Karate classes for ages 7-14.
The Dojo Inc. - www.thedojoinc.com - 7908 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-770-0864). They use the training method of To-Shin Do® that is "based on an ancient and well-tested system of warrior disciplines handed down by nine historical Japanese lineages". There are classes for youth to adult. There is a Little Dragons class (ages 4-7).
