Ages 4–6
Little Dragons
Playful karate for ages 4 to 6: balance, listening skills, coordination and their very first belt stripes.
Martial arts school · Kids, teens & adults
Train the body. Forge the mind.
Karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and kids martial arts taught by black-belt instructors. Real technique, a clear belt path and a team that has your back from the very first class.
- First class free
- No experience needed
- Ages 4 to adult
- 17 yrson the mats
- 1,200+students trained
- 9black-belt instructors
- 4.9parent & student rating
Karate/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Muay Thai/Kickboxing/Kids Martial Arts/Self-Defense/Fight Team/
Programs
Martial arts classes for every age.
From playful Little Dragons to adult jiu-jitsu and a competitive fight team. Every program has its own curriculum, belt path and instructor.
Ages 7–12
Junior Karate
Traditional karate for ages 7 to 12 with kata, kihon, light sparring and a clear path to junior black belt.
Beginner friendly
Adult BJJ Fundamentals
Brazilian jiu-jitsu from day one: positions, escapes and submissions in a patient, technical class.
Teens & adults
Muay Thai Basics
The art of eight limbs: punches, kicks, knees and elbows on pads and bags, with no sparring required.
Belt ranks & grading
A clear path from white belt to black.
Every student follows a written curriculum with stripes between belts, so progress is visible week by week. Instructors track technique, attendance and attitude, and gradings are held every three months.
- Stripes every few weeks keep motivation high
- Gradings every three months with written feedback
- Progress shared with parents after every grading
Class schedule
This week on the mats.
Over 40 classes a week across two mats, from after-school kids classes to early-morning jiu-jitsu. Pick a day, then tap a class to book your free trial.
Mon, Wed · 16:00Little DragonsPlayful karate for ages 4 to 6: balance, listening skills, coordination and their very first belt stripes.Mon, Wed, Fri · 16:45Junior KarateTraditional karate for ages 7 to 12 with kata, kihon, light sparring and a clear path to junior black belt.Mon, Wed, Fri · 19:00Adult BJJ FundamentalsBrazilian jiu-jitsu from day one: positions, escapes and submissions in a patient, technical class.Mon, Wed · 17:30Muay Thai BasicsThe art of eight limbs: punches, kicks, knees and elbows on pads and bags, with no sparring required.Tue, Thu · 16:30Kids BJJGrappling games, takedowns and escapes for ages 7 to 12. The safest way for kids to learn to defend themselves.Tue, Thu · 17:30Teen Karate & SparringKarate for ages 13 to 17 with more sparring, competition kata and leadership on the mat.
New to martial arts?
Your first class, step by step.
No fitness test, no experience and no gear needed. Just bring water and comfortable clothes.
Book a free trial
Choose a class online in under a minute. Parents can book for kids.
Meet your instructor
Arrive ten minutes early for a short tour and a loaner uniform.
Learn the basics
Stance, guard, breakfalls and your first combination, at your pace.
Earn your first stripe
Join the dojo and get your white belt and first stripe goals.
Instructors
Taught by black belts, not trainers.
Every instructor has more than a decade on the mats, holds current first aid and safeguarding training, and genuinely loves teaching beginners.
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Kenji Morita
Kenji started karate at seven and has trained in dojos on three continents. He founded Iron Crane in 2009 to combine traditional...
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Ana Reyes
Ana has competed at the highest level of jiu-jitsu and now focuses on teaching. Her fundamentals curriculum has helped hundreds of complete...
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Dara Osei
Dara fought professionally for nine years before moving into coaching. He is known for technical pad work, smart conditioning and getting nervous...
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Lena Brandt
Lena trained at Iron Crane from white belt to black belt and has led our kids programs since 2017. She also teaches...
Fight team & conditioning
Train like a fighter. Compete if you want to.
Timed pad rounds, bag work and controlled sparring for teens and adults who want more. Our fight team competes in karate, BJJ and Muay Thai tournaments, but nobody has to step into a ring.
- Three-minute rounds with real pad holders
- Controlled sparring with full protective gear
- Tournament coaching for those who want to compete
Memberships
Simple plans. No long contracts.
Every membership starts with a free trial class and includes your first uniform.
Kids & Teens
Little Dragons, Junior Karate, Kids BJJ or Teen Karate.
$129/ month
- Free uniform when you join
- Belt curriculum and stripes
- Progress report after every grading
- Parent viewing area
Adult Unlimited
Every adult class: karate, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and kickboxing.
$169/ month
- Unlimited classes, all disciplines
- Saturday open mat
- Free gi or rash guard
- 10% off private lessons
Family
Up to four family members in any program.
$289/ month
- Up to 4 family members
- Kids and adult programs
- Free uniforms for everyone
- Priority booking for gradings
Sibling and family discounts available. Month to month, cancel with 30 days' notice. Grading fees are listed on our belt ranks page.
Parents & students
Confidence you can see.
Our son was painfully shy. Six months of Little Dragons and he introduces himself to everyone, bows to his teachers and practises his kata in the kitchen.
I started BJJ at 41 with zero experience. The fundamentals class is patient, technical and the room is full of people who want you to get better.
The best karate school I have trained at in twenty years. Sensei Kenji's attention to detail is unmatched and the belt curriculum is crystal clear.
The dojo journal
Martial arts tips from the mat.
Training advice, grading guides and stories from our instructors and students.
What to expect at your first martial arts class
Nervous about stepping onto the mat? Here is exactly what happens in a free trial class, from the bow-in to...
How belt gradings work at Iron Crane Dojo
Stripes, gradings and feedback: a simple guide to our belt system for students and parents.
Karate or Brazilian jiu-jitsu: which martial art is right for you?
Striking or grappling, kata or rolling? We compare the two most popular adult programs at the dojo.
Your first class is on us.
Book a free trial for yourself or your child. Loaner uniform included, no experience needed.
Book a free trial class