Kaizen Karate & Self-Defense

Kaizen Karate & Self-Defense offers Preschool Karate, Kids Karate, Teen & Adult Karate, women’s self-defense private and public classes, kickboxing, Black Belt Club, weapons, and concealed carry classes. Preschool Karate includes basics, balance, coordination, and body control through agility drills, games, and races. Kids Karate includes practical anti-bullying and self-defense training, and kickboxing uses boxing and kicking combinations and mitt work.

Programs

• Preschool Karate — Ages 3-4 · Fun, age-appropriate introduction. Basics, balance, coordination and body control through agility drills, games and races.
• Kids Karate — Ages 5-12 · Mon-Thu; 3:30-4:15 pm, 4:30-5:15 pm, and Wed 4:00-4:45 pm, 5:00-5:45 pm · Kids build valuable life skills, including confidence, discipline and focus, while training in practical anti-bullying and self-defense.
• Teen & Adult Karate — Ages 13+ · Mon-Thu 7:15-8:15 pm · Cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance, coordination and agility—with practical self-defense skills you can use in real-world situations.
• Women's Self-Defense Private and Public Classes — Individuals, families and private groups; open to teenagers and adults. If children are younger than 13, call for information. · Scheduled at a time convenient to you · Customizable private classes and lessons for self-protection.
• Kickboxing — Teens & Adults · Mon 6:00-6:45 pm · Kickboxing classes utilize boxing and kicking combinations, and mitt work. Skills are also applicable to self-defense.
• Black Belt Club — Mon-Thu 5:30-7:00 pm
• Weapons — Wed 6:00-6:45 pm
• Concealed Carry Classes

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Kids Karate classes meet Mon-Thu with multiple class times; Teen & Adult Karate meets Mon-Thu at 7:15-8:15 pm; Black Belt Club meets Mon-Thu at 5:30-7:00 pm; Kickboxing meets Mon 6:00-6:45 pm; Weapons meets Wed 6:00-6:45 pm.

About the provider

Kaizen Karate & Self-Defense opened in 2014. Its leadership team includes Shihan Matt, Sensei Jackson, Sensei Mason, Sensei Patrick, Senpai Harry, and Seijin Jeannette. The program says its mission is to bring self-protection to children and adults in the Windsor area, and it was named 2023, 2024, and 2025 CKA 5A School of the Year.

Offer includes a $49 trial with four classes and no contract or obligation. No long-term commitment is required. Payment for all classes is required prior to attending class. All sales are final. No credits or refunds for missed classes due to holiday, vacation, illness, weather, etc.

What families say

“My friends and I did a couple private women's self defense classes here, Level I and level II. It was so fun and educational. I think we all felt empowered after. Matt was a fantastic teacher and his son and a couple student helpers were so much fun, as well! I live in Firestone so this was a little bit of a drive, but it was so worth it! I would recommend these guys to everyone. We'll be back!” — Brianna

Last updated September 21, 2026.