Life Ki-do Martial Arts
Life Ki-do Martial Arts Studio, 3636 Bee Caves Rd STE 212, STE 212, Austin, TX 78746
About
Life Ki-do Martial Arts offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Systema, Tai Chi, and a range of martial arts classes including Preschool Martial Arts, Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, and Adult Martial Arts. The program also offers Karate Camps, a Family Life Skills Program, Birthday Parties, Family Tigers, Little Dragons, Power Ninja, Homeschool classes, Samurai Girls, Samurai, Teens only, Adults only, Teens & Adults, Adult Tai Chi, and Private Lessons.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Life Ki-do Martial Arts states its mission as “Empowering Families to Thrive – Inside & Out.” Life Ki-do was founded by Jonathan Hewitt, a bestselling author, martial artist, and personal development teacher with over 30 years of experience in Austin. The program reports that it has been Austin’s most trusted martial arts school for kids, teens, and adults for over 30 years and that thousands of families have trained there and experienced real results. It is described as “More Than a Dojo. A PROVEN SYSTEM.” and as not being a franchise or a belt factory, but a real community built around long-term growth.
The program states that it helps families build confidence, focus, and real self-defense skills through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Systema, and more, with a focus on confidence that shows up at home and school and on tools to manage emotions and handle challenges. Students are described as learning how to stay calm, focused, and confident under pressure using a system that develops the body, breath, and brain together. Karate camps are described as combining training, games, and real-life skills. The Family Life Skills Program is described as building confidence, focus, and emotional regulation through simple, practical tools families can use at home. Martial arts birthday parties are described as fun, active, and stress-free for parents, with built-in teamwork and life skills. Adult Tai Chi is described as focusing on improving balance, reducing stress, and long-term health. The program offers a free trial class in Austin with no commitment, is described as beginner-friendly, and welcomes all ages, with programs for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults.
Life Ki-do Martial Arts reports that it is rated 5.0 by Austin families on Google and invites parents to read its 150+ Google reviews. It notes that it serves families in Westlake, South Austin, Circle C, Bee Cave, Barton Creek, Rollingwood, Tarrytown, Austin, and surrounding areas, and that students from Eanes ISD and Austin ISD train there. The program offers workshops at the dojo and off-site and participates in events and carnivals at children’s schools. Referral sources include the Westlake Chamber of Commerce.
Parents describe the program as “the best place for family bonding” and say their children have “grown immensely” since joining, with instructors described as “amazing” and classes as something the family looks forward to each week (Neeta Bhushan). One parent calls Life Ki-do “an incredible resource” with an environment that is positive, supportive, and focused on real growth in both martial arts and life skills (Bobby Janecka). Other parents report their children are learning focus, confidence, and connection, and say they have seen real changes at home and school and are grateful to be part of the Life Ki-do community (Dawn Delatte and Dawn Blydenburgh). Additional feedback describes Life Ki-do as a place for kids and adults to build discipline, strength, and confidence, with instructors who truly care and make every class meaningful (Mona Faulkner), and notes that instructors and staff, including Deven, are positive role models and genuinely kind people (Cindy Pace).
Last updated July 17, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Life Ki-do Martial Arts states its mission as “Empowering Families to Thrive – Inside & Out.” Life Ki-do was founded by Jonathan Hewitt, a bestselling author, martial artist, and personal development teacher with over 30 years of experience in Austin. The program reports that it has been Austin’s most trusted martial arts school for kids, teens, and adults for over 30 years and that thousands of families have trained there and experienced real results. It is described as “More Than a Dojo. A PROVEN SYSTEM.” and as not being a franchise or a belt factory, but a real community built around long-term growth.
The program states that it helps families build confidence, focus, and real self-defense skills through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Systema, and more, with a focus on confidence that shows up at home and school and on tools to manage emotions and handle challenges. Students are described as learning how to stay calm, focused, and confident under pressure using a system that develops the body, breath, and brain together. Karate camps are described as combining training, games, and real-life skills. The Family Life Skills Program is described as building confidence, focus, and emotional regulation through simple, practical tools families can use at home. Martial arts birthday parties are described as fun, active, and stress-free for parents, with built-in teamwork and life skills. Adult Tai Chi is described as focusing on improving balance, reducing stress, and long-term health. The program offers a free trial class in Austin with no commitment, is described as beginner-friendly, and welcomes all ages, with programs for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults.
Life Ki-do Martial Arts reports that it is rated 5.0 by Austin families on Google and invites parents to read its 150+ Google reviews. It notes that it serves families in Westlake, South Austin, Circle C, Bee Cave, Barton Creek, Rollingwood, Tarrytown, Austin, and surrounding areas, and that students from Eanes ISD and Austin ISD train there. The program offers workshops at the dojo and off-site and participates in events and carnivals at children’s schools. Referral sources include the Westlake Chamber of Commerce.
Parents describe the program as “the best place for family bonding” and say their children have “grown immensely” since joining, with instructors described as “amazing” and classes as something the family looks forward to each week (Neeta Bhushan). One parent calls Life Ki-do “an incredible resource” with an environment that is positive, supportive, and focused on real growth in both martial arts and life skills (Bobby Janecka). Other parents report their children are learning focus, confidence, and connection, and say they have seen real changes at home and school and are grateful to be part of the Life Ki-do community (Dawn Delatte and Dawn Blydenburgh). Additional feedback describes Life Ki-do as a place for kids and adults to build discipline, strength, and confidence, with instructors who truly care and make every class meaningful (Mona Faulkner), and notes that instructors and staff, including Deven, are positive role models and genuinely kind people (Cindy Pace).
Last updated July 17, 2026.
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