TAMA Martial Arts Center
About
Woodman Drive TAMA Multi-Discipline Martial Arts Center
TAMA Martial Arts Center on Woodman Drive has been Dayton's premier MMA since 1976, with an unusually deep multi-style curriculum covering Kenpo Karate/Jujitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Aikijutsu, Filipino Kali, Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu and Tai Chi - rare combination outside major metros.
Kids Kung Fu and Multi-Style Martial Arts
Age-tiered kids program with broad discipline access. Programs include:
- Mighty Mites (ages 4-6)
- Kids Kung Fu (Tien Shan Pai)
- Kids Karate
- Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Kids Muay Thai
- Aikijutsu
- Filipino Kali / Arnis
- Tai Chi crossover
What's Included
- Uniform / sash for rank progression
- Multi-discipline curriculum on a single membership
- Coach-led drilling across striking, grappling and traditional arts
- 50-year operating history (since 1976)
- Self-Protection / ISD / Krav Maga programming
Experience
TAMA is one of the longest-running multi-discipline schools in the US - 50 years of operation gives institutional teaching reputation. Tien Shan Pai Kung Fu is rare in Ohio. Younger Mighty Mites work on movement and focus through games; older kids choose discipline tracks or rotate across striking + grappling + traditional kung fu with consistent coaching staff.