Scottsdale Martial Arts Center

Scottsdale Martial Arts Center offers Preschool Martial Arts, Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, Teen Jujutsu, Adult Martial Arts, Adult Jujutsu, and Weapons. The listed programs include gross motor skills, fun, focus, respect, confidence, social skills, life lessons, self defense, fitness, and practical applications.

Programs

• Preschool Martial Arts — Preschool; ages not specified · Program in Scottsdale focused on gross motor skills, fun, focus, respect, confidence, social skills, and life lessons.
• Kids Martial Arts — Kids; ages not specified · Program in Scottsdale focused on self defense plus focus, discipline, respect, confidence, and social skills.
• Teen Martial Arts — Teens; ages 13+ stated for Teen Jujutsu, teen martial arts ages not specified · Program in Scottsdale for teens, described as a tech alternative that gets teens active and engaged.
• Adult Martial Arts — Adults · Program in Scottsdale combining fitness, fun, and self defense.
• Teen Jujutsu — Teens 13+ · Teen Jujutsu classes in Scottsdale designed specifically for ages 13+.
• Adult Jujutsu — Adults · Adult Jujutsu classes in Scottsdale focused on self-defense and practical applications.
• Weapons — Not specified · Weapons program in Scottsdale focused on self-defense skills.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

Scottsdale Martial Arts Center says it has served Scottsdale since 1986 and that it was opened in 1986. Ray Hughes is identified as the owner and president of Arizona Wado, a member of the USA Karate Technical Committee, and the owner of Scottsdale Martial Arts Center, Inc. The school says it is dedicated to changing people’s lives one person at a time through martial arts, education, and coaching, and that its mission is to give every child in Arizona the opportunity to learn life skills through traditional martial arts. It also says it strives to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for students and family members, and that all adult staff members are background checked and SafeSport certified/background checked.

The school says all adult staff members are background checked and SafeSport certified/background checked. It says parents are encouraged to watch their children in kids martial arts lessons, but do not have to stay. It also says there is no need to be fit to start, and that students start at varying fitness levels.

Last updated August 30, 2026.