Family Black Belt Academy

Queen Anne / Interbay family martial arts

Family Black Belt Academy runs its dojo on Nickerson Street in Seattle's Queen Anne / Interbay area. The school's philosophy is explicit: "I train to be better than myself from yesterday" - individual progress over competition. Programs deliberately cluster families rather than separating adults from kids.

Classes by cohort

Family-style programming is the core, with specialty events layered on top. Offerings include:
- Youth Classes (age-grouped)
- Family Classes (parent + child)
- Adult Classes
- Women's Self Defense
- Summer Camps
- Birthday Parties (including Nerf Battles)
- Parent's Night Out drop-off
- Private lessons

What's Included

• Starter gi and belt rank in welcome package
• Formal belt testing and promotions
• Family-oriented class scheduling
• Small group sizes grouped by age
• Indoor dojo facility

Experience

The family-first approach sets it apart - parents and kids train side-by-side in family classes. Good fit for Queen Anne / Magnolia / Ballard families who want martial arts to be something they do together rather than another drop-off activity.