Martial arts schools in Barranquilla – Karate, Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu

In Barranquilla, there are schools that specialize in teaching the different disciplines of martial arts. Martial arts are not just a form of self-defense or a sport, but an intrinsic element of Asian culture. Martial Arts are said to be the physical manifestation of heaven and earth, indicative of human creation with utility, beauty, and sublimity in keeping with society.

These are some of the disciplines practiced in Barranquilla:

Karate is a modern Japanese martial art that was introduced to Japan in 1922 based on traditional Chinese martial arts. It consists of punching, kicking, kneeling, elbowing, and headbutting techniques.

Taekwondo: This traditional Korean martial art was founded in Korea. It combines combat techniques with character-building aspects such as discipline, self-control, and respect.

Jujitsu: Jujitsu is a Japanese martial art that involves fighting on the ground, using grabs and throws, as well as locks and joint restraints.

Judo: This philosophical and educational martial art teaches the principle of non-resistance, which means remaining calm in the face of pain, fear, or intimidation; turning the opponent’s force against himself; and using an attacker’s momentum to knock them off balance, making it useful for self-defense.

Kung fu is an ancient martial art that originated in China but has spread throughout the world. Refers to any of several Chinese fighting styles involving acrobatics, flips, kicks, and punches that are characterized by speed and fluidity.

Below we present the different martial arts schools that offer classes for children and adults in Barranquilla.

Martial Fitness Center

Karate and Jiu-Jitsu classes in Barranquilla for children and adults. Located at Calle 84 # 43b – 26 2nd Floor.

American Taekwondo Center

Located in the Bahia Shopping Center Carrera 51B No. 82-254 local 44 and in Villa Campestre, they offer a structured methodology for teaching Taekwondo for boys and girls from 3 years of age, young people and adults.

Taekwon-Do Castillo

Taekwon-Do Castillo, 42 years of service leaders on the Atlantic coast and forgers of great taekwondo practitioners. Cra 47 N 85- 167 Floor 3.

Dojo Shotokan Club

Karate classes. Cra 58 No. 55 corner

Club deportivo Champions House

Alex Leme Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Academy of Jiu-Jitsu led by Alex Leme black belt 2 degrees of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under Master Cristiano Marcello – 3rd Generation Gracie) in Barranquilla. Cra 64b #86 18 Floor 2

Star Team Martial Arts

Brazilian jiujitsu- Kickboxing- Mixed martial arts- Boxing. Calle 76 No. 48 – 83

Club de Taekwondo Nueva Era

Founded in 1984 they offer taekwondo classes. Calle 55 No. 27 – 36

What are the benefits of martial arts training?

• Increase health and weight loss: Martial arts improve physical fitness, cardiovascular system, strength, speed, coordination, etc.
• Increase flexibility and agility.
• Increase the ability to learn, solve problems and make better decisions.
• Help with focus, concentration, and self-discipline
• Increase confidence
• Help for self-defense
• Reduce violence and risk behaviors by teaching children martial arts
• Improve self-esteem and respect
• Increase disposition to learn; improve grades in school.
• Increases energy and reduces stress.
• They can help with attention deficit disorders in children

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