fort lauderdale north's and fort lauderdale south's Best Martial Arts school for over 20 years

Find out why so many people in Fort Lauderdale turn to International Martial Arts Academy for their martial arts training. Parents just like you have discovered how to maximize their child's potential and accelerate their development! Adults LOVE our Self-Defense Programs. Request more information or Get Started Today with our Exclusive Online Only Offer!

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Kids Martial Arts
Lil Samurai (Ages 4-7)
at International Martial Arts Academy Ft. Lauderdale H.Q.
and IMAA Fort Lauderdale South

The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our preschool martial arts program in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.


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Kids Martial Arts
Juniors Ninjas (Ages 8-13)
at International Martial Arts Academy Ft. Lauderdale H.Q.
and IMAA Fort Lauderdale South

Our kids martial arts program in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!

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Teen Martial Arts
at International Martial Arts Academy Ft. Lauderdale H.Q.
and IMAA Fort Lauderdale South

It's never been easier to just stare at a screen - martial arts will get your teen off the couch and keep them active!

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Adult Martial Arts
at International Martial Arts Academy Ft. Lauderdale H.Q.
and IMAA Fort Lauderdale South

Kick and punch your way to fitness as you learn life-saving skills for real-world application.

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Muay Thai & Kickboxing
at International Martial Arts Academy Ft. Lauderdale H.Q.
and IMAA Fort Lauderdale South

It's time to revolutionize your workout! Get ready to burn up to 1000 calories in as little as 60 minutes!

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After School Program
at Ninja Kids Club Ft. Lauderdale H.Q.
and NKC Fort Lauderdale South

Imagine every day afterschool, while you work, your child is safe... and learning amazing skills for life.

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Summer Camp
at Ninja Kids Club Ft. Lauderdale H.Q.
and NKC Fort Lauderdale South

This summer, give your child an experience they won't forget.
Martial arts changes lives.

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Birthday Parties
at Ninja Kids Club Ft. Lauderdale H.Q. 
and NKC Fort Lauderdale South

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel, Birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids have fun!

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why CHOOSE International Martial Arts Academy?

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

"IMAA is the best Martial Arts School I have found! They are consistent, motivating and most of all, the kids have fun!"

"My two boys love IMAA! The instructors are great. Our children are learning self confidence, respect, responsibility, discipline, perseverance, commitment, self control, and much more"

"Incredible Dojo, with awesome teachers! I'm so happy I found IMAA and that my son and I are part of the family!"

"IMAA is awesome. It's one big happy family. I highly recommend them!"

"The school aftercare Program is wonderful that he’s not outside all day like at the school aftercare program and baking in the sun"

About our programs

Kids Martial Arts
Lil Samurai (Ages 4-7)
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts Program in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.

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Kids Martial Arts
Juniors Ninjas (Ages 8-13)
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

Parents LOVE our Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.

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Teen Martial Arts
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South Teen Martial Arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.

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Adult Martial Arts
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

Our Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South Adult Martial Arts program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN- no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people.

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Fitness Kickboxing
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

It's time to shake things up and change your work out. No other fitness program in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South can generate the results that our Fitness Kickboxing Classes can. Are you ready to for a change?

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After School Program
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

Find out why Parents in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South LOVE our After School Program. Imagine every day after school, while you work, your child is safe... and learning amazing skills for life.

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Summer Camp
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

Discover why Parents in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South love our Kids Martial Arts Summer Camps. Give your child an experience they won't forget. Martial arts changes lives.

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Birthday Parties
in Fort Lauderdale North and
Fort Lauderdale South

When we say we have the best birthday parties in Fort Lauderdale North and Fort Lauderdale South, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs

We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons.  We love parents getting involved!  And so do their kids.  Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults.   Your kids will love that you have something in common.  It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’?  Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee.  They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

No, not at all!  We find that people start at varying fitness levels.  But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Fort Lauderdale martial arts classes.  Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!

Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one.  Everyone can progress at a different pace.  There is no judgement on students for how long it does take.  What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE! 

The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your Instructors at International Martial Arts Academy Fort Lauderdale are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area.  To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in form . 

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Fort Lauderdale martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in!  Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes.  You will find International Martial Arts Academy in Fort Lauderdale have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun!  Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class.  I am sure you will be too!

Not at all.  In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started.  So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve!  You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts Instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple.  So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills!  Come see for yourself!

International Martial Arts Academy

Fort Lauderdale South

We’re located at 1445 SE 17th St
Text us: (954) 799-6565

International Martial Arts Academy

Fort Lauderdale Headquarters

We’re located at 6225 N Federal Hwy
Text us: (954) 945-8858