Family Success Martial Arts

Family Success Martial Arts offers Karate For Kids and Bully Prevention classes. The school also offers Martial Arts for Adults and Teen & Adult Classes, and it states that instructors are actively involved with each student in the teen and adult program.

Programs

• Karate For Kids — kids · Karate classes for kids in Bloomington, IN enhance respect, courtesy, self-control, life skills, better grades, reducing ADD/ADHD issues, less bullying, self-defense, and better at home behavior.
• Martial Arts for Adults — teens & adults
• Bully Prevention — child · Program gives your child the skills to handle any situation. It teaches physical fitness, self defense, and building self-confidence.
• Teen & Adult Classes — teens and adults · Martial Arts classes for teens and adults. Instructors are actively involved with each student and the program offers self defense skills and physical fitness.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Family Success Martial Arts is family-owned and operated, and it says it offers classes for children, teenagers, adults, and individuals with special needs. Instructor/Owner Shane Bosstick is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Songahm Taekwondo, is working toward 5th degree Black Belt, and is a certified Krav Maga Instructor. Co-owner Mrs. Melissa Bosstick is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Songahm Taekwondo. The school received the Go2 Karate Distinction Award for Bloomington, IN.

Family-owned, operated, and oriented; modern martial arts academy. The school states it offers classes for all ages and abilities, including children, teenagers, adults, and individuals with special needs. It mentions a safe, fun, and positive learning environment.

What families say

“After trying the first class I found it to be self rewarding. To do things that I couldn't do. Since my first class, I have made a lot of good friends and I have learned self-dicipline which has rolled over to my school work. Respect for myself and others, and I will continue to reach goals that I and others have set for me. While on the road to my Black Belt!” — Jessica B.

“At first all I knew was I wanted to do something for myself, so I ventured to ATA with just a passion for martial arts. After watching a few classes with another student I knew it was for me. Upon meeting the staff personally I knew I had found a second home. Now I am on the road to self discovery with an awesome family. Thank you, ATA!” — Amanda J.

“I have been studying Martial Arts at Bloomington ATA for 5 years with my daughters. It has been a wonderful place to train. The instructors are excellent and very proficient in dealing with students of all ages. I would recommend them to anyone interested in not only Martial Arts but making new friends.” — John W.

Last updated September 4, 2026.