McClendon Martial Arts has been voted Northern Kentucky's BEST martial arts program for three years in a row!
Led by Michael McClendon, a third generation martial arts expert, McClendon Martial Arts blends traditional karate with modern techniques that empower students of all ages.
McClendon Martial Arts students learn the fundamentals of the discipline, mastering a fusion of self-defense moves and take-downs while learning healthy lifestyle habits, gaining confidence, building self-discipline, and understanding the importance of ethics and integrity on and off the mat. Teens and adults will practice effective techniques for punches, kicks, blocks, take-downs, and building cardio endurance, with classes designed for interests that range from staying generally fit to preparing for world-scale sparring and cage fighting competitions.
Our members consistently earn national championship titles in several circuits, including the World Karate and Kickboxing Union and World Karate and Kickboxing Commision. Our team has also competed internationally in Wales, Ireland, Portgula, and Canada.
CLASSES
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Children as young as three years old can join our Little Spartans program to learn martial arts basics, including discipline and perserverance, while having fun and making new friends. Children ages 6 and up learn more advanced skills while improving their strength and stamina and focusing on building a positive mental attitude. Children and teens have access to learning a variety of weapons forms and combative weapons, and train with the area's elite instructors in point sparring and kickboxing.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Our adult classes are designed for all skill levels, from those looking for basic self defense and strength/endurance training, to those who wish to compete at the international level in sparring, kickboxing, and Jiu Jitsu. We have a highly intense MMA program which provides the opportunity to compete at the highest level in everything from cage matches to representing Team USA in international competition.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Our champion instructors are not only leading our curriculum classes, they are also available to assist members in 1:1 training sessions to provide more personalized instruction. Sign up for private lessons to build unique training plans to accomplish any goal from building your general health to preparing for world-level competition.