Thaxton Martial Arts

Thaxton Martial Arts  teaches  the Art of Isshin-ryu Karate which was created by Master Tatsuo Shimabuku of Okinawa, and is taught to the U.S. Marines Corp. Our  form  of  Isshin-ryu Karate  is  also  called  American Isshinryu Karate.  In our program you will learn the Isshinryu system of self-defense and exercise. Our dojo is a culturally  diverse  family.  Our students come from various ethnic backgrounds, are male and female, children and adult.  Currently, our students  range in age starting as young as six years of age through the late fifties.  Depending on the maturity of the student, we accept students from age six  through senior citizen. Our costs are a whopping $50 per month, and our students can attend three 75 minute classes per week. Our private lessons are $20/hour. To learn more about our program and class schedules, please visit www.thaxtonmartialarts.com

Our vision is to empower the students that study with us.  Our goal is to develop and impart a practical and comprehensive system of exercise and knowledge of self-defense.  However, martial arts is not just about technique. It's also about building the individual; their confidence, character, and leadership. Our vision is to empower our students to pursue excellence in martial arts and in their personal lives.