Boon Martial Arts Dallas
About
Dallas's Combat-Sports-Focused Martial Arts Gym for Kids
Boon Martial Arts on West Lovers Lane runs serious combat-sports instruction with a full kids' program. Unlike traditional karate dojos, Boon emphasizes Thai and Brazilian arts alongside Taekwondo.
Kids Programs
Tiered levels with daily class times. Options include:
- Dragons (youngest level) and Juniors with Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced tracks
- Kids' classes 4-5 PM daily plus Saturday
- Taekwondo with belt-rank progression - "the art of fighting with both hands and feet"
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - controlled takedowns and submission through control
- Muay Thai - "art of eight limbs" (hands, elbows, knees, feet)
What's Included
- Instructor-nominated Leadership Program for dedicated kids
- Private 1-on-1 training available
- Belt testing and formal rank progression
- Daily schedule makes it easy to fit around school
Experience
The closest thing Dallas has to a legit combat-sports academy that welcomes kids. BJJ and Muay Thai offerings in particular attract parents with older kids who've outgrown traditional karate. Leadership Program is a nice bonus for teens aiming toward instructor track.