Crouching Tigers

Crouching Tigers offers weekly martial arts classes and year-round classes for children ages 2 to 7, with classes designed for ages 2.5 to 8. The program also includes a Ninja Workshop, a Superhero Workshop, and a Spy Workshop, along with workshop series and camps.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–8 years old
• General schedule: Weekly classes; classes are held year-round; summer parent-pay curriculum units are 2 months over the summer.

About the provider

Olivia Roney Mitchell founded Crouching Tigers in 2007 and serves as Founder + CEO. The leadership team also includes Laurie Pierce, Sensei Kory, Sensei Kaila, Sensei Gillian, Kristen Zogbi, Sensei Victoria, Steve Zogbi, and Sensei David. The mission statement says, "Our mission is to inspire children to make positive choices."

• Crouching Tigers — ages 2-7; classes are designed for ages 2.5-8 · Weekly classes; classes are held year-round
• Workshop Series — Weekly 30-45 minute classes; 6-week minimum · Up to 25 children; ends with a board break.
• Camp — 5 camp days; 3 hours each day · 15 hours total instruction; up to 20 children; includes a promotion ceremony with a board break and a certificate of completion.
• Parent Pay - Weekly — ages 2.5 and up · Weekly classes · $59 per month
• Demo Class — 15-20 minutes · Free introduction to Crouching Tigers for schools; registration for weekly classes opens at the time of a demo class and weekly classes typically begin the following week.
• Ninja Workshop — Students learn basic ninja tricks and techniques before navigating an obstacle course.
• Superhero Workshop — Students learn how to protect themselves, fight crime, and stand up for others by showing kindness.
• Spy Workshop — Students learn physical training, observation, critical thinking, self defense, decipher codes, and solve their spy mission.

No-contact program; does not offer sparring/fighting and the use of techniques on others is discouraged while respect is taught in every class. Registration for weekly classes opens at the time of a demo class. Pricing varies by location for classes not otherwise priced.

What families say

“We loved this program!! They came to my son’s preschool and Sensei Katarina was wonderful - my son not only enjoyed it but he learned so much. We loved the content and lessons mixed with great body control learning. Thank you!!” — LeeAnn Irwin

“Our daughter has been in Crouching Tigers for approximately 2 years with Sensei David. He is GREAT with the kids. It’s so fun watching her belt ceremonies and see how much she’s grown!” — Sydney Moloy

“Both of our children do Crouching Tigers and they both love it. We love it because it teaches our kids confidence, respect, social skills, and how to achieve things through hard work. The kids also get to break a board at the end, and they love that, too!” — Andrew O'Bryan

Last updated August 31, 2026.