Sun Dragon Seido Karate & Self Defense NFP

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4534 West Gate Blvd Ste 101
Austin, TX 78745

History

Sun Dragon Martial Arts was originally established as a Kyokushin Karate school for women and children. In 1998, the non-profit organization Everywoman's Self Defense was created to promote the self defense programs. In 2004, the two organizations were merged, and Sun Dragon Martial Arts & Self Defense, NFP was born. When the original founder retired, the new head instructor shifted the karate style to Seido, a style more focused on inner discipline than on competition and force. Sun Dragon has widened its focus over the years to include all adults and children and currently has a thriving student body ranging in age from 4 to 67. Sun Dragon never turns anyone away for lack of finances and maintains a scholarship fund just for that purpose. We teach self-defense workshops all over Austin to schools, businesses, and other organizations and believe that it is possible to end violence in our families and communities.

Specialties

karate, empowerment self defense, anti-bullying, martial arts, Seido Karate, women's self defense, children's self defense

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5.014 reviews
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Wil M.
6/20/2016

I started training at Sun Dragon just over two years ago. I was overweight, prone to panic attacks, and had not taken control of my life in any way. It was intimidating at first - I learned to...

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Sabrina S.
10/5/2024

The people and environment are very welcoming what I love most is that you never leave without a smile, great place for the kids + affordable prices!!

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Austin Ż.
4/12/2019

Sensei Joy is an incredibly kind, professional and thoughtful individual. Her classes are old school traditional karate from the Seidokan tradition. They've several classes in both armed and...

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M F.
6/22/2019

I am so happy that this place is here! Our 4 year old son just started the Little Dragons program and we are all in love. The Senseis Laura and Vanessa are remarkable and keep the kiddos...

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Jessica C.
7/26/2009

I attended a self defense workshop today and it was so great I have to tell the world about it! Joy and Graham were the instructors, and they were so friendly, funny, and really knew how to make...

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