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SELF-DEFENSE • FITNESS • CONFIDENCE

Build Confidence, Discipline & Real Skill in Colorado Springs

A leading martial arts school focused on self-defense, weapons training, cardio, and fitness for children and adults — every age, every ability.

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Part of National Karate — Est. 1973 • Ages 4 to Adult • Classes 6 Days a Week

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Programs

Training for Every Age & Ability

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Children (Ages 4–6)

Improved listening, self-control, respect and discipline — plus balance, coordination and strength, all through fun.

Parents bring their children to National Karate to receive many benefits. Improved listening skills, self-control, respect for others and discipline are high on the list. But so are the physical skills that will help your child with balance, hand-eye coordination and overall body strength. Best of all, martial arts training at National Karate is fun! Learning new concepts, earning new belts and making new friends are all part of the experience.

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Youth (Ages 7–12)

Boys and girls learn to be accomplished martial artists — strong, confident and skilled.

The boys and girls in our Youth Program learn to be accomplished martial artists — strong, confident and skilled. As they earn higher belt ranks, the curriculum challenges them physically and helps develop their powers of concentration, but most importantly, it develops their leadership skills. Martial arts training is a safe and effective way for youth to stay strong, flexible and fit. Students who reach higher belt levels don't have problems with bullies — and they don't become bullies.

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Teenagers

Focus, fitness and confidence for a demanding age — a positive outlet that builds discipline.

Teenagers find National Karate to be physically and mentally challenging. While many teens spend their time on screens or the couch, our students are involved in a training program that's safe yet vigorous. The skills and lessons learned during these years are positive and stay with students for the rest of their lives — many of our black belt holders pursue martial arts training for decades.

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Adults

A true lifetime sport — challenging, fun fitness and practical self-defense for men and women of all ages.

Martial arts training is popular among men and women of all ages. A true lifetime sport, adults find National Karate training challenging and fun. Many adults become interested in training after watching their own children and the progress they're making — it can become a full family activity.

Our Heritage

Part of National Karate — Est. 1973

Colorado Springs National Karate has been raising the bar in martial arts training since National Karate's founding in 1973. The organization has a rich history and tradition — one of the strongest lineages in the country, tracing its roots back to the early foundations of Korean martial arts under Grand Master Jhoon Rhee. Every instructor works to bring out the very best in each student, with individual programs tailored to help each person reach their potential.

We have fun and work hard while developing respect, confidence and discipline in a safe environment. We offer programs for ages 4 and up and train students of all abilities, with classes six days a week to fit busy schedules. We believe everyone can do martial arts — and there are no limits to what you can achieve.

National Karate — rooted in the Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do lineage

FROM MINNESOTA TO THE FRONT RANGE

National Karate Comes to Colorado Springs

After training hundreds of students in Minnesota, Mr. David Kuntz was given the rare honor of opening a National Karate school outside Minnesota — and chose Colorado Springs as its home. Today he leads every class personally, carrying the National Karate standard to the Front Range.

  • ▍Classes six days a week — flexible scheduling for busy families
  • ▍Programs for ages 4 through adult, every ability welcome
  • ▍One of the strongest national martial arts lineages in the country
  • ▍Self-defense customized to each individual student
  • ▍A free two-week trial so you can experience it before you commit

Inside The Dojo

Real Classes, Real Students

Every photo below was taken on our mats in Colorado Springs — no stock images, just our students training.

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Instructors

Led By Masters of the Art

Mr. David Kuntz

Owner / Head Instructor

Mr. Kuntz began his martial arts training in 2003 at Plymouth National Karate in Minnesota, earned his black belt in 2007, and became director of the Crystal National Karate location, building it into one of the top competing schools in both form and sparring. In National Karate's 40+ year history, only three instructors have been granted the honor of opening a school outside Minnesota — Mr. Kuntz brought National Karate to Colorado Springs. He believes in hard work, discipline and focus, and — most importantly — having fun, which shows in every class.

John Worley

10th Degree Grand Master • Co-Founder, National Karate

Founder of National Karate Schools. Began training in 1967, trained under Grand Master Jhoon Rhee in Washington, D.C., and opened his first Minnesota school in 1973. Promoted to 10th degree black belt in 2014. A pioneer who helped bring Korean martial arts tradition to America.

Larry Carnahan

10th Degree Grand Master • Co-Founder, National Karate

Began Korean Tae Kwon Do in 1967, earned his black belt under Grand Master Jhoon Rhee in 1970, and joined Mr. Worley in 1977 to help form the National Karate organization. A decorated competitor and longtime president of NASKA, the world's largest sport-karate sanctioning body.

Jim Albertson

8th Degree Master Instructor • National Karate Director

Began training in 1979, earned his black belt in 1981, and opened his first National Karate school in 1984. A multi-time overall top competitor and grand champion who conducts advanced and black-belt testing, maintaining National Karate's rank standards.

What Families Say

A Real Martial Arts Family

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He is an amazing teacher, one of the best. I have a learning disability and he's the only one who could teach me. I rate him 10/10.
Ashley Larson
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Great family atmosphere. An amazing instructor dedicated to each student and helping them reach their goals. Mr. Kuntz instills discipline and hard work. If you want to be part of a family, this is where you'll find it.
Josh Mumbauer
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Mr. Kuntz is excellent with our kids. We've been here over a year and the kids have learned valuable self-defense. He brings energy to every lesson and keeps their attention. His assistants are solid instructors who create a positive family culture.
Tom Duffy

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Hours
Mon–Sat (class times vary — see schedule) • Closed Sunday • No Saturday classes in June & July
Serving
Colorado Springs & the Front Range