Glens Falls Karate Academy

Glens Falls Karate Academy

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Glens Falls Karate Academy provides age-specific martial arts courses & personal development programs for Kids, Teens, and Adults of all ages!

08/11/2026

No Pitch. No Guessing. Just Come See the Class.

If SKILLZ might be right for your child, don’t start by “signing-up.”

Start by finding some alignment.

We’ll give you the two things families usually have to chase down:
𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 + 𝐓𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Yep ... up front, before committing ... you can't event get on our calendar with out it.

Then you book a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and see what matters most: the environment, the coaching, and the standards we set in class.

We’re not trying to talk you into it.
We’re trying to make the decision easy.

Check it out: https://glensfallskarate.com/programs/?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Glens+Falls+Karate+Academy&utm_campaign=publer

08/10/2026

After School Is Where It Breaks.

If it only works on your kid’s “good days,” it won’t stick.

That’s why we coach the skill—not the mood.

Families don’t quit because they don’t care. They quit when they can’t
𝑠𝑒𝑒 progress—especially in the hard windows: after school and bedtime.

Big talks don’t survive big feelings. Resilience does.

That’s the point of our SKILLZ Child Development programs. We’re not winging it class-to-class.

We coach the moments that blow up a day: correction, losing, waiting, distraction, frustration.

We teach the reset—on purpose—until it starts showing up at home and school.

Quick question: which is harder right now—𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 or 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞?

Comment one and we’ll share what we coach for in class
(and what to do at home).

https://glensfallskarate.com/programs/?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Glens+Falls+Karate+Academy&utm_campaign=publer

Why Martial Arts Pre-Evaluations Are Necessary | Glens Falls Karate Academy 08/09/2026

Evaluation isn’t about judgment.

It’s about placement, safety, and setting people up for success.

This article explains why pre-evaluations matter, how they protect students from being overwhelmed, and why skipping this step often creates frustration later.

Good structure prevents unnecessary struggle.

Why Martial Arts Pre-Evaluations Are Necessary | Glens Falls Karate Academy Pre-evaluations help place students safely and appropriately. Learn why assessments matter, how they prevent frustration, and how they support long-term success in training.

08/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

One thing I’m most proud of at Glens Falls Karate Academy: our students practice the reset—over and over.

Not “be perfect.”

Not “never get frustrated.”

Just: "recover and rep it again."

That’s what a dojo is really about: learning what to do *after* the mistake … so a hard moment becomes a learning opportunity.

If you’re a GFKA parent: what’s one “reset win” you’ve seen recently (even a small one)?

And if an instructor or training partner has helped you/your student stay with it, tag them and say thanks!

08/04/2026

Worried the “free visit” is just an invite to a sales pitch?

It usually is. But not at Glens Falls Karate Academy ...

Here’s how ours works.

You get schedule + tuition first — before you can even see a calendar.

So when you come in, the only “selling” is watching the program run live.

Our FREE program evaluation is straightforward:
☑️ Tour the dojo
☑️ 1-on-1 evaluation
(we learn what you’re working on at home/school)
☑️ Watch a live class
(maybe even join in!)
☑️ Enrollment only if we're a good fit for each other.

Choose your program to get started: https://glensfallskarate.com/programs/?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Glens+Falls+Karate+Academy&utm_campaign=publer

How Martial Arts Builds Leadership Skills in Kids | Glens Falls Karate Academy 08/02/2026

Leadership isn’t about being in charge.

It’s about responsibility, composure, and consistency.

This article explores how leadership skills are developed through training — long before someone realizes they’re leading.

Leadership starts with self-control.

How Martial Arts Builds Leadership Skills in Kids | Glens Falls Karate Academy Leadership starts with self-control. Learn how martial arts training develops responsibility, composure, and confidence that translate into leadership on and off the mat.

07/31/2026

Self-Control isn't a Personality Trait

If your child melts down when they lose…
or argues when they’re corrected…
or can’t wait without fidgeting…

They don’t need another lecture on self-control & discipline.

They need reps of those challenges with plan to get through them.

Because self-control isn’t a trait some kids “get lucky” with.

It’s trained with purpose.

https://glensfallskarate.com/programs/?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Glens+Falls+Karate+Academy&utm_campaign=publer

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28 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, NY
12801

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9:15pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9:15pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9:15pm
Thursday 4pm - 9:15pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm