Boon Martial Arts Dallas

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.