Next Evolution Martial Arts

Next Evolution Martial Arts offers Kids Martial Arts with Karate and Kioto BJJ classes. It also offers Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, After School Martial Arts, Summer Camp, Birthday Parties, and Kaizen Karate Do. The Kids Martial Arts program is for children as young as 3, and ages 3-13 are specially trained.

Programs

• Kids Martial Arts — Children as young as 3; ages 3-13 are specially trained · Includes Karate and Kioto BJJ classes; designed to teach self-defense, stranger danger, confidence, goal-setting, and fundamental techniques.
• Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Kids BJJ ages 5-11; Teen BJJ ages 12-17; adults also offered · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes under Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
• Muay Thai Kickboxing — Muay Thai Kickboxing program focused on fitness and self-defense.
• After School Martial Arts — Includes karate lessons, homework time, snacks, and pick-up service in a safe and supervised environment.
• Summer Camp — Full-day summer camp offering high-energy fun while school is out.
• Kaizen Karate Do — Karate classes designed to impart life skills, self-defense, confidence, and goal-setting.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–17 years old

About the provider

Next Evolution Martial Arts says it has been operating since 2005. The school says it cultivates respect, confidence, and discipline through traditional teachings and a modern approach, and it mentions empowering individuals and families in Spanish Harlem, the Upper East Side, and the Upper West Side.

• Birthday Parties — Birthday parties with activities like nerf wars, a bounce house, and martial arts lessons.

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What families say

“Our experience has been amazing, they make you feel like family.” — Zia Jimenez

“We attend next evolution weekly, the instructors and peers help build self confidence and discipline within a practice that is explored from honest reflection and growth, to see themselves in the martial arts discipline.” — Melissa Marks

“Our experience with the Next Evolution martial arts class has been amazing. The instructors consistently show kindness and patience going above & beyond to support my daughter's journey.” — Khadija

Last updated November 7, 2026.