Best Martial Arts Institute

Best Martial Arts Institute offers Kinder Karate, Karate for Kids, and Judo for Kids. The program also offers Beginning Karate for ages 12 to adult. Students may attend any or all classes available for their age and skill level, and a white uniform is required after one month.

Programs

• Kinder Karate — 5 year olds · Children’s martial arts program at BMAI.
• Karate for Kids — Ages 6-11 · Children’s martial arts program at BMAI.
• Judo for Kids — Ages 7-12 · Children’s martial arts program at BMAI.
• Beginning Karate — Ages 12-Adult · Teens and adults program.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday 3:30 - 7:30; Tuesday 4:45 - 8:30; Wednesday 3:30 - 7:30; Thursday 4:45 - 8:30; Friday 3:30 - 6:30; Saturday 8:30am - 1:00pm; Sunday Closed

About the provider

Best Martial Arts Institute has been Eugene’s Premier Martial Arts school since 1988. Thousands of students have trained under Shihan Alan Best since he began teaching his methods in Eugene in 1988. Membership is on a month-to-month basis, with no initiation fees. New students are welcome at any time.

Membership is on a month-to-month basis. No initiation fees. New students are welcome at any time. Open to men and women, and boys and girls from absolute beginners to black belts. Students of varying sizes and skill levels practice and learn together at BMAI. All classes are carefully supervised by certified black belt instructors.

Last updated September 8, 2026.