Central Texas Martial Arts

Central Texas Martial Arts offers karate classes, including kids karate for ages 4 and up, along with youth programs for ages 4–6 and 7–12. The program also offers an after school program with school pickup, homework support, and daily martial arts training, plus a summer camp and a China Spring Friday Karate Day Camp with karate lessons, games, and crafts.

Programs

• Karate — Children, teens, and adults; Kids Karate ages 4 and up; Ages 4–6 and 7–12 listed for youth programs · Monday and Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM · Traditional martial arts training; adults and family classes; all experience levels welcome
• After School Program — Ages 7–12 · Pickup available from Midway ISD, Lorena ISD, Robinson ISD, and China Spring ISD; pickup time until 6:00 PM · Structured pickup, homework support, and daily martial arts training; supervised after school care
• Summer Camp — Ages 7–12 · Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• China Spring Friday Karate Day Camp — Ages 6–13 · Fridays when China Spring ISD is out; drop-off after 7:00 AM; pick-up by 6:00 PM · Full-day supervised care with karate lessons, games, crafts, and optional evening karate classes included

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekly class schedule includes evening karate on Monday and Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Summer Camp is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. After School Program includes school pickup and supervision until pickup time. China Spring Friday Karate Day Camp is for Fridays when China Spring ISD is out.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

About the provider

Central Texas Martial Arts has served Waco families since 2007 and says it has 30+ years of experience. The leadership team includes Master Scott Bainton, founder; Master Tyler Simonek; Master Simon Peter Bar Jona; Master Zachary Lange; Sensei Cooper Cherry; Sensei John David Moran; Sensei Zoey Canuteson; and Sensei Hadyn Charles. The academy says it teaches real self-defense and builds real confidence through the Bainton Bujutsu karate system.

All programs are beginner friendly and structured for progression. Confirmation email includes start date, schedule, and next steps after registration. Program details are explained clearly during registration so there are no surprises. Can switch programs later based on age and development. Limited capacity based on transportation zones for After School Program. Seasonal enrollment and limited spots available for Summer Camp.

Last updated November 1, 2026.