Springfield's Best Martial Arts school

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Preschool Martial Arts
in Springfield

The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our Preschool Martial Arts program in Springfield gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.


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Kids Martial Arts
in Springfield

Our Kids Martial Arts program in Springfield gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!

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Teen Martial Arts
in Springfield

The ultimate tech alternative that gets teens active and engaged- and helps them feel confident, too. Help your teen make friends and get off their screens with our Teen Martial Arts classes in Springfield!


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Adult Martial Arts
in Springfield

Great friends, great fun- crush your fitness goals with our Adult Martial Arts classes in Springfield. Learn self defense skills and martial arts together while having a ton of fun. No more boring workouts!

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Fitness Kickboxing
in Springfield

It's time to revolutionize your workout! Get ready to burn up to 1000 calories in as little as 60 minutes!

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Birthday Parties
in Springfield

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel, birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids have fun!

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why CHOOSE THRIVE Martial Arts?

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Springfield. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

"The instructors are helpful and non judgmental like most places, they really care about the people and willing to help in anyway shape or form."

"The presence and sense of family in the middle of a motivating, disciplined environment makes this place a hidden gem."

"Love the place my youngest boy start there from a group on and love it so much he has stayed with it and the instructor are very caring and respectful and highly trained in martial arts."

"My son has gained more than just knowledge of Kenpo, he now has a strong male role model and confidence about handling real-life situations."

"My daughter is always excited about going to classes, she has fun, and her confidence is building every single day. "

About our programs

Preschool Martial Arts
in Springfield

Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts program in Springfield. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.


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Kids Martial Arts
in Springfield

Parents LOVE our Springfield Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.

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Teen Martial Arts
in Springfield

Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Springfield Teen Martial Arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.

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Adult Martial Arts
in Springfield

Our Springfield Adult Martial Arts program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN- no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people.

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Fitness Kickboxing
in Springfield

It's time to shake things up and change your work out. No other fitness program in Springfield can generate the results that our Fitness Kickboxing Classes can. Are you ready to for a change?

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Birthday Parties
in Springfield

When we say we have the best birthday parties in Springfield, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs

We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Springfield martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!

Truthfully, the journey to black belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!

The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for black belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your instructors at THRIVE Martial Arts Springfield are dedicated to helping you on your journey to black belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. Take advantage of our limited time offer… The fastest way is to fill in the form.

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Springfield martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find THRIVE Martial Arts in Springfield has martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!

Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!

THRIVE Martial Arts

Springfield

We’re located at 1712 E Sunshine St, stop by and say hello!