Action Karate Parkwood

Action Karate Parkwood (215)637-6701 The mission of Action Karate is self improvement and empowerment.
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We are a family martial arts center providing a safe and friendly environment for students ages 3 to 93.

Karate doesn't just build stronger bodies — it builds stronger brains. Research shows martial arts improves the executiv...
09/15/2026

Karate doesn't just build stronger bodies — it builds stronger brains. Research shows martial arts improves the executive functions kids use every day: focus, flexibility, and problem-solving. Swipe through to read more.

09/14/2026

The combo that your brain and body both love: physical activity + social interaction. Martial arts doesn't just build a stronger body. It builds stronger social connections at the same time. One activity, two kinds of growth.

09/11/2026

The first report card doesn't arrive for weeks. But your child is already growing — you just have to know where to look.

Instead of waiting on a grade to tell you how the school year is going, watch for these signs at home:

Do they walk into a room a little taller than they did last month?
Are they raising their hand, starting conversations, or trying something new without needing a push?
Do they bounce back faster when something goes wrong?

Confidence, focus, and resilience don't show up on a report card. But they show up everywhere else — in how your child carries themselves, how they handle hard moments, and how they treat the people around them.

That's exactly what we build on the mat. Week after week, kids practice speaking up, setting goals, and pushing through things that feel hard. By the time the first report card arrives, the growth is already obvious — you just had to know what to look for.

Follow for more on how to spot your child's growth — on and off the mat.

09/09/2026

This is one of the reasons we believe so deeply in community at Action Karate.

Every class gives kids another chance to connect, communicate, encourage someone else, work through challenges, and feel like they belong.

We’re not only preparing kids for their next belt.
We’re helping them build relationships—and relationship skills—they can carry for life.

09/07/2026

For the rest of September, I’d focus on:

• A consistent bedtime
• A calm morning routine
• Putting screens away during homework
• Asking about effort, not just results

A new school year doesn’t require a perfect start. It requires routines that help kids feel capable, focused, and ready to handle what comes next.

09/04/2026

Before you answer “Can I quit?” ask: “What part feels hard right now?”

They might be embarrassed about a mistake. Frustrated that someone else is progressing faster. Afraid they won’t get it.

That gives you something specific to work through together.

At Action Karate, our instructors are always willing to help you take the next step, make one more attempt, or come back after a tough class.

“You don’t have to have it figured out today. Let’s take the next step together.”

Sometimes that’s the support a child needs to keep going. 🥋

09/02/2026

This could mean the difference between a great school year and a really challenging one.

It’s the ability to recover.

From a hard assignment.
An awkward moment.
A mistake in front of the class.
A day when nothing goes right.

Children don’t need every school day to feel easy. They need proof that when something feels hard, they can reset, try again, and keep going.

That’s what martial arts gives them the chance to practice—before they need it in the classroom.

Address

171 Franklin Mills Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
19154

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 7:30pm
Friday 5pm - 6:15pm
Saturday 9:40am - 12:30pm

Telephone

(215) 637-6701

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