FAQs

Book your free trial class today! It’s the best way to meet our instructors, tour the school, and see the excitement in action—no pressure, just fun. Or, you can purchase a trial and get started that way as well.

At LKC, we go beyond kicks and punches. We build confident leaders through a blend of martial arts, life skills, and personal development in a fun, structured, and encouraging environment.

Scott Walls, founder and head instructor, brings over 40 years of martial arts experience combined with a professional background as a licensed mental health therapist.

– Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Nationally Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
27 years working in school systems including 15 years with LPS
– Author of books on child behavior and mental health
– National speaker on behavioral health and school behavior
– Certified instructor with deep expertise in both martial arts and youth mental health

His unique qualifications ensure your child receives the best physical and emotional development support possible.

Yes. Our programs include mental and emotional development, not just physical skills. We focus on confidence, self-discipline, and resilience, which benefit students at home, in school, and in life.

Our “Rise Up” Anti-Bullying Program teaches students how to:

– Recognize bullying behaviors
– Respond assertively and safely
– Support peers and seek help
– Build confidence to handle difficult social situations

This program is taught year-round and has been featured in local schools and youth organizations.

Yes. We provide age-appropriate Child Predator Awareness and Prevention Training that teaches children:

– How to recognize unsafe situations
– How to say “no” with confidence
– Safe adults and safe places
– How to report and seek help

This training is delivered in a non-scary, empowering format and is reinforced through repetition and role-playing.

Absolutely. Classes are taught by professional instructors with a focus on proper technique, safety gear, and attentive supervision.

Yes! Many of our students started out quiet or nervous. Our community is friendly and supportive, helping children gain confidence from day one.

Children can begin as early as 5 years old. Classes are age-specific and designed to match developmental stages. Usually, we want children to be in Kindergarten to being our Tigers program but there are exceptions

Your child will grow in:

– Confidence
– Discipline
– Focus
– Respect
– Leadership
– Resilience

These skills benefit them at home, school, and beyond.

Students attend 2 times per week in the beginning stages with flexible scheduling for busy families. As students progress they will end up attending more as they get more involved.

No problem! We offer classes year round so missing a class here and there will not hurt progression at all.

Yes! Students progress through a belt ranking system and earn stripes via attendance and program requirements. We have a set belt ranking system and testing schedule you will learn about in your enrollment conference.

Yes. Testing fees vary by rank and include belts if earned, special testing times and graduations. You’ll always be informed in advance.

No. We do not charge any initiation or enrollment fees.

No. We do not charge association fees to our students. We are an affiliate of Championship Martial Arts and have access to all of the organizational systems but we absorb those fees and do not require members to pay those.

Sparring is introduced only at appropriate experience levels. It’s light contact, always supervised, and requires full safety gear. Participation is optional but encouraged for skill development. Beginning students are not allowed to do sparring at all until they have advanced into that level.

We do not have a set monthly tuition fee. Rather, we have several options to choose from fitting most everyone’s budget and allows you to choose the best option for you. we provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We offer multiple plans to fit your family’s needs and budget. These prices are released in our enrollment conference after we assess whether our school is a fit for you as and vice versa.

If your child (full member) refers a friend who joins, they get to spin the Prize Wheel and win exciting rewards like:

– Amazon gift cards
– Karate money
– Cash prizes

There’s no limit to how many times they can win! So, if someone refers you please let us know so we can reward them!

Yes! Parents are welcome to stay and observe classes. We love having families involved in the learning process.