TAMA Martial Arts Center
TAMA Martial Arts Center, 1753 Woodman Dr., Dayton, OH 45420
About
TAMA Martial Arts Center offers training in Kenpo Karate, Jiujitsu, Kung-fu, Filipino Kali, Eskrima, Jeet Kune Do (JKD), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai kickboxing, Aikijutsu, Tai Chi (Taiji), Krav Maga, and Integrated Self-Defense (ISD). The program also includes self-protection, Kids Karate, Kids Muay Thai, Kids Jiu-Jitsu, and a Mighty Mites Kid’s Karate class. Families can start with a free 2 weeks trial membership to experience the different classes and programs.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
TAMA Martial Arts Center has specialized in martial arts since 1976 and has been shaping lives and empowering individuals through martial arts training since 1976. The center is described as one of the most innovative programs in the nation and offers eight diverse martial arts training programs in the same martial arts center, with separate classes for kids and adults, including Kids Martial Arts Classes for ages 4–12, a Mighty Mites Kid’s Karate class for ages 4–6, and Adult Martial Arts Programs for ages 13 and up. TAMA is described as a family martial arts center with a friendly, family-like atmosphere and is trusted and recommended by 200+ parents and students based on 252 Google reviews. The mission of the Taningco Academy of Martial Arts (TAMA) states that it was founded on the belief that progressive martial arts training can unlock personal growth, discipline, and confidence in every student, and that its mission is to create an enjoyable and supportive environment where students can push their limits, achieve their goals, and become their best selves.
Grandmaster Manuel R. Taningco is the founder and owner of Tama Martial Arts Center (Taningco Academy of Martial Arts) and is the Chief Martial Arts Instructor, and he is also named as the founder of TAMA Family Martial Arts. Taningco is a licensed muay thai instructor under Kru Vut Kamnark of the United World Muay Thai Association. TAMA Martial Arts is described as truly dedicated to elevating martial arts excellence across the Dayton Metropolitan Area.
One Google review from Jamie Aughenbaugh describes “Master T” as having built something special at the TAMA dojo, recommends the Chen style tai chi class, and notes that her son looks forward to the kids Muay Thai class and enjoys learning kali, with confidence gained from these classes evident outside of the dojo. Another review from Cheryl Basil states that she has been training at TAMA since 2008, has experience in Kali, Muay Thai, BJJ, karate, and tai chi, and earned her second degree black belt in kempo through training and discipline at TAMA. A review from Hannah Dauterman describes the Muay Thai classes at TAMA as exceptional and mentions that the classes are described as super affordable, with many class times and accommodating cancellation. Reviewer Ryley Greene writes that her son has been taking Kenpo Karate for over a year, describes the instructors as excellent with kids and patient, and notes that the family who owns it is a Christian family with Scripture on the walls. Another reviewer, Russ McW, reports training in TAMA’s kenpo program for 10 years, describes Grandmaster Taningco as a “jack of all trades and master of them all,” and highlights the diversity of arts taught at TAMA and the kenpo curriculum’s clear progression. Leah Kinder’s review describes TAMA as having a very friendly, family-like atmosphere, with instructors who are generous with their time, walk students through steps, and answer questions, and she notes that she appreciates the environment and levels of experience available at TAMA.
Last updated August 16, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
TAMA Martial Arts Center has specialized in martial arts since 1976 and has been shaping lives and empowering individuals through martial arts training since 1976. The center is described as one of the most innovative programs in the nation and offers eight diverse martial arts training programs in the same martial arts center, with separate classes for kids and adults, including Kids Martial Arts Classes for ages 4–12, a Mighty Mites Kid’s Karate class for ages 4–6, and Adult Martial Arts Programs for ages 13 and up. TAMA is described as a family martial arts center with a friendly, family-like atmosphere and is trusted and recommended by 200+ parents and students based on 252 Google reviews. The mission of the Taningco Academy of Martial Arts (TAMA) states that it was founded on the belief that progressive martial arts training can unlock personal growth, discipline, and confidence in every student, and that its mission is to create an enjoyable and supportive environment where students can push their limits, achieve their goals, and become their best selves.
Grandmaster Manuel R. Taningco is the founder and owner of Tama Martial Arts Center (Taningco Academy of Martial Arts) and is the Chief Martial Arts Instructor, and he is also named as the founder of TAMA Family Martial Arts. Taningco is a licensed muay thai instructor under Kru Vut Kamnark of the United World Muay Thai Association. TAMA Martial Arts is described as truly dedicated to elevating martial arts excellence across the Dayton Metropolitan Area.
One Google review from Jamie Aughenbaugh describes “Master T” as having built something special at the TAMA dojo, recommends the Chen style tai chi class, and notes that her son looks forward to the kids Muay Thai class and enjoys learning kali, with confidence gained from these classes evident outside of the dojo. Another review from Cheryl Basil states that she has been training at TAMA since 2008, has experience in Kali, Muay Thai, BJJ, karate, and tai chi, and earned her second degree black belt in kempo through training and discipline at TAMA. A review from Hannah Dauterman describes the Muay Thai classes at TAMA as exceptional and mentions that the classes are described as super affordable, with many class times and accommodating cancellation. Reviewer Ryley Greene writes that her son has been taking Kenpo Karate for over a year, describes the instructors as excellent with kids and patient, and notes that the family who owns it is a Christian family with Scripture on the walls. Another reviewer, Russ McW, reports training in TAMA’s kenpo program for 10 years, describes Grandmaster Taningco as a “jack of all trades and master of them all,” and highlights the diversity of arts taught at TAMA and the kenpo curriculum’s clear progression. Leah Kinder’s review describes TAMA as having a very friendly, family-like atmosphere, with instructors who are generous with their time, walk students through steps, and answer questions, and she notes that she appreciates the environment and levels of experience available at TAMA.
Last updated August 16, 2026.
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