Hernandez Martial Arts

Hernandez Martial Arts offers beginner karate classes, preschool martial arts for ages 5–6, kids karate classes for ages 7–12, and teen martial arts classes. The classes cover gross motor skills, structure, encouragement, repetition, listening, focus, confidence, respect, self-control, self-defense, discipline, leadership, and fitness.

Programs

• Preschool Martial Arts / Ages 5-6 Karate Classes in Union City — Ages 5–6 · Beginner karate classes focused on gross motor skills, fun, structure, encouragement, repetition, listening, focus, confidence, respect, and self-control.
• Kids Martial Arts / Kids Karate Classes in Union City — Ages 7-12 · Beginner-friendly karate classes that teach self-defense and life skills like focus, discipline, respect, leadership, and confidence.
• Teen Martial Arts / Teen Martial Arts Classes in Union City — Teens · Teen martial arts classes focused on confidence-raising fitness, self-defense, getting teens active, and helping them make friends.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• General schedule: Most students attend class 2 times per week. Classes are offered on weekday afternoons and evenings.

About the provider

Hernandez Martial Arts was founded in Union City in 1982. The site says it has served Union City families for over 44 years and is a third-generation, family-run academy. Its mission is to help kids grow into confident, disciplined, happy, and successful individuals, on and off the mat.

Free trial offered. Beginner-friendly and structured classes. No experience required. Classes are supervised and focused on control, not aggression. For kids' classes, the site says nobody will be hitting or kicking your child, and your child won’t be hitting or kicking anyone else.

Last updated October 6, 2026.