Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays (November 2-20, 2026 from 6:25pm – 7:25pm)
Kempo Kids uses innovative, age-appropriate teaching methods and just the right amount of fun to help young students develop valuable life skills and physical abilities that will benefit them now and as they grow into adulthood.
This program helps children build confidence, self-discipline, respect, and focus while developing essential self-defense skills such as coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance, and endurance. Students will learn basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, self-defense techniques, and ground defense. As they develop a strong understanding of their foundational skills, students may also participate in supervised sparring using safety rules and appropriate protective gear. Forms are introduced as part of the curriculum to help reinforce technique, discipline, and skill development.
Through consistent training and encouragement, students gain confidence, improve fitness, and develop practical skills that can benefit them both on and off the mat.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays (October 1-30, 2026 from 6:25pm – 7:25pm)
Kempo Kids uses innovative, age-appropriate teaching methods and just the right amount of fun to help young students develop valuable life skills and physical abilities that will benefit them now and as they grow into adulthood.
This program helps children build confidence, self-discipline, respect, and focus while developing essential self-defense skills such as coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance, and endurance. Students will learn basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, self-defense techniques, and ground defense. As they develop a strong understanding of their foundational skills, students may also participate in supervised sparring using safety rules and appropriate protective gear. Forms are introduced as part of the curriculum to help reinforce technique, discipline, and skill development.
Through consistent training and encouragement, students gain confidence, improve fitness, and develop practical skills that can benefit them both on and off the mat.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays (September 1-29, 2026 from 6:25pm – 7:25pm)
Kempo Kids uses innovative, age-appropriate teaching methods and just the right amount of fun to help young students develop valuable life skills and physical abilities that will benefit them now and as they grow into adulthood.
This program helps children build confidence, self-discipline, respect, and focus while developing essential self-defense skills such as coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance, and endurance. Students will learn basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, self-defense techniques, and ground defense. As they develop a strong understanding of their foundational skills, students may also participate in supervised sparring using safety rules and appropriate protective gear. Forms are introduced as part of the curriculum to help reinforce technique, discipline, and skill development.
Through consistent training and encouragement, students gain confidence, improve fitness, and develop practical skills that can benefit them both on and off the mat.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays (August 4th – August 27th from 6:25pm – 7:25pm)
Kempo Kids use innovative, age level appropriate, methods and just the right amount of fun to teach our young students’ life and physical skills that will benefit them now and as they grow into adults.
This program develops the essential physical skills for self-defense like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self-defense techniques, ground fighting, basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring, while enhancing their confidence.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays (July 2nd – July 30th from 6:25pm – 7:25pm)
Kempo Kids use innovative, age level appropriate, methods and just the right amount of fun to teach our young students’ life and physical skills that will benefit them now and as they grow into adults.
This program develops the essential physical skills for self-defense like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self-defense techniques, ground fighting, basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring, while enhancing their confidence.
Instructors: Christopher Atnip, 2nd degree Black Belt in Kajukembo Karate and Texarkana College is a certified Jeet Kune Do training center.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays (June 2nd – June 30th from 6:25pm – 7:25pm)
Kempo Kids use innovative, age level appropriate, methods and just the right amount of fun to teach our young students’ life and physical skills that will benefit them now and as they grow into adults.
This program develops the essential physical skills for self-defense like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self-defense techniques, ground fighting, basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring, while enhancing their confidence.
Instructors: Christopher Atnip, 2nd degree Black Belt in Kajukembo Karate and Texarkana College is a certified Jeet Kune Do training center.
Kempo Kids use innovative, age level appropriate, methods and just the right amount of fun to teach our young students’ life and physical skills that will benefit them now and as they grow into adults.
This program develops the essential physical skills for self-defense like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self-defense techniques, ground fighting, basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring, while enhancing their confidence.
Instructors: Christopher Atnip, 2nd degree Black Belt in Kajukembo Karate and Texarkana College is a certified Jeet Kune Do training center.
Kempo Kids use innovative, age level appropriate, methods and just the right amount of fun to teach our young students’ life and physical skills that will benefit them now and as they grow into adults.
This program develops the essential physical skills for self-defense like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self-defense techniques, ground fighting, basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring, while enhancing their confidence.
Instructors: Christopher Atnip, 2nd degree Black Belt in Kajukembo Karate and Texarkana College is a certified Jeet Kune Do training center.
Kempo Kids use innovative, age level appropriate, methods and just the right amount of fun to teach our young students’ life and physical skills that will benefit them now and as they grow into adults.
This program develops the essential physical skills for self-defense like coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance and endurance through the practice of forms, self-defense techniques, ground fighting, basic blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring, while enhancing their confidence.
Instructor: Christopher Atnip, 2nd degree Black Belt in Kajukembo Karate and Texarkana College is a certified Jeet Kune Do training center.
Kempo Kids at Texarkana College! Empower your child with confidence, discipline, and physical fitness through Kempo Kids—a dynamic martial arts program designed specifically for young learners.
Led by Christopher Atnip, a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kajukembo Karate, this program uses innovative, age-appropriate methods and just the right amount of fun to teach essential life and physical skills that benefit children now and as they grow into adulthood.
Students will develop:
Coordination, speed, power, flexibility, timing, balance, and endurance
Self-defense techniques including forms, ground fighting, blocking, kicking, striking drills, and sparring
Confidence, focus, and respect in a safe, supportive environment
Texarkana College is proud to be a certified Jeet Kune
