ACTION KARATE · Fairmount

Where Fairmount Kids Build the Confidence to Take On Anything

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Programs for Every Age and Experience Level

Our tailored classes help students develop confidence, strength, and respect.

Try 3 Classes — $49

1-on-1 intro session · 2 group classes · Free uniform

Location & Hours

Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: Closed
Address: 2616 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, USA
Parking: Street, Parking Lot

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Programs

Classes for Every Age, Every Goal, Every Child in Fairmount

Whether your child is 3 years old and barely staying still, or you’re an adult who’s been meaning to start for years, Action Karate Fairmount has a program built around where you are right now, and where you want to go.

Adult Martial Arts Classes

This isn’t a gym membership that collects dust. Adult classes at Action Karate Fairmount teach real self-defense skills, build genuine fitness, and put you in a room with people who actually show up. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, get stronger, or finally do that thing you’ve been putting off, the mat is waiting.

Kids Martial Arts Classes

Kicks and blocks are the vehicle. Confidence, focus, and respect are the destination. Our kids’ programs are built to develop the whole child: the one who listens the first time, raises their hand in class, and holds the door for strangers. Real skills, real growth, real results.

Ninja Sharks Ages 3 to 6 Classes

Your little one isn’t too young. They’re exactly the right age. Ninja Sharks uses high-energy games and age-appropriate challenges to build listening skills, body coordination, and the kind of early confidence that sets kids up for everything that comes next. Structured fun that parents can see paying off at home.

Special Needs Martial Arts Classes

Every child deserves to feel capable on the mat. Our instructors are trained to adapt their approach to different learning needs, sensory sensitivities, and developmental goals. We create an environment where every student is met with patience, encouragement, and genuine belief in what they can do.

Birthday Parties

Skip the bounce house chaos. Action Karate birthday parties are high-energy, instructor-led, and genuinely memorable, for the birthday child and every guest. Your child gets a celebration as special as they are, and you get to actually enjoy the party.

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Why Action Karate

Because Your Child Deserves More Than Just Another After-School Activity

Fairmount families choose Action Karate because they see results, not just on the mat, but at the dinner table, in the classroom, and in the way their child carries themselves.

Character is the curriculum

Every class, at every level, is built around the Action Karate values: confidence, discipline, focus, and respect. Your child isn't just learning techniques. They're developing the habits that stick for life.

Instructors who actually know your child

Small class sizes mean your child isn't a face in a crowd. Our background-checked, safety-certified instructors learn every student's name, their strengths, their struggles, and how to draw the best out of them.

A community that shows up for Fairmount

We go beyond our four walls, partnering with local schools to bring free, engaging martial arts experiences to children throughout the neighborhood. When kids thrive here, the whole community feels it.

Our Space

The Fairmount Martial Arts Training Facility

A dedicated space designed for focus, safety, and real progress with enough room to move, enough structure to grow, and enough energy to keep your child coming back.
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Elizabeth Laov
17:11 12 Jan 26
Our son has been a member of the Ninja Sharks program at Action Karate Fairmount since November 2025, and this past weekend, we hosted his 4th birthday party there. It was truly an amazing and memorable experience.

The lead instructor, along with three other instructors, made the celebration fun, engaging, and well-organized for our son and all of his friends. Parents were able to sit back, enjoy food and drinks, and watch as the kids participated in different structured and exciting activities. The party included warm-ups, practice lessons, obstacle courses, a board-breaking session, and of course our son’s favorite part of the day—the samurai sword cake-cutting ceremony.

The instructors were so helpful throughout the entire event. They helped with setup and cleanup and checked in with us regularly to make sure everything was going smoothly. They were so patient and engaging with all of the kids, and they truly made our son feel special and celebrated.

Our son absolutely loves his karate classes and his instructors, and it meant so much to him to share that experience with his friends on his birthday. We are incredibly appreciative of the team at Action Karate Fairmount and highly recommend them for both classes and birthday celebrations.
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Erica Smith
20:03 23 Dec 25
We absolutely love this karate school! The staff is truly wonderful and puts so much care and effort into making sure every child learns not just karate, but important life skills as well. They focus on building self-confidence, self-control, and discipline, all while making classes fun and engaging for the kids.

What really stands out is how they teach lessons that can be used in everyday life and at home, not just in class. It’s amazing to see how much my niece and nephew are learning and growing through this program. They’re still on their journey, but I’m so incredibly proud of them and grateful to the instructors for creating such a positive, supportive environment. Highly recommend to any family looking for a place that truly invests in their children!
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Keisha Copeland
14:23 23 Dec 25
We absolutely love Action Karate!
Since enrolling my child, I’ve seen such a positive transformation. Action Karate has helped build confidence, discipline, and focus in ways I didn’t expect. My child has learned respect, self-control, and perseverance, and those lessons show up not only in class but at home and in everyday life.

The instructors are encouraging, patient, and truly care about each child’s growth. They motivate the kids to do their best while making learning fun and empowering. My child looks forward to every class and feels proud of their accomplishments.

Action Karate has been more than just martial arts for our family—it’s been a positive, life-changing experience. I’m so grateful for the impact it has had on my child, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking to help their child grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Rebecca Smith
22:47 03 Nov 25
We have been part of the Action Karate Fairmount dojo for years and our experience has been phenomenal. The personal growth we have seen in our son has been game changing. It's not just the gains in physical strength (which have been really fun to see!) but more importantly the growth in mental fortitude, resilience, communication skills, goal-setting and willingness to work through challenges that has impressed me the most.
Additionally the community has continued to grow and expand throughout our time (new students, new instructors, new community partners & events) and the studio space has continued to evolve and improve. Action Karate Fairmount is a welcoming, encouraging and empowering space and we are so grateful for the impact that the dojo and all the instructors have had on our family.
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Ms Grady
01:39 01 Oct 25
Action Karate is AMAZING!!! The instructors are so patient, kind, and knowledgeable. My kids love going to class and have learned so much more than just karate - they've gained confidence, discipline, and self-respect. The facility is clean and well-organized, and the atmosphere is always positive and supportive. We've been going for a few months now, and can't recommend Action Karate enough! 5 stars isn't enough - we'd give them 10 stars if we could!!!
Try 3 Classes — $49

1-on-1 intro session · 2 group classes · Free uniform · Money-back guarantee

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Your Instructors

Meet the Team

Choosing a martial arts school is about more than the curriculum. Here’s why Bethlehem families train with us.

Our Story

Rooted in Fairmount. Built on Results.

Action Karate Fairmount opened its doors in 2019 with one goal: give the kids and families of this neighborhood access to martial arts training that’s about more than kicks and punches. In the years since, we’ve become a consistent presence in the community, partnering with local schools, serving students from across the Philadelphia neighborhoods, and watching hundreds of kids grow into more focused, more respectful, more confident versions of themselves. This school belongs to Fairmount. The families here are the reason we show up every day.
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Whether it’s a test at school or a new challenge on the mat, students learn that struggling is part of growing, not a sign they can’t do it.
Parents notice this one fast. The discipline built on the mat has a habit of following kids home.
You’ll see it in their posture, in the way they greet adults, in the moment they stop waiting for permission to try.
The friendships built at Action Karate are real ones, forged through shared effort, shared goals, and a lot of well-earned high-fives.

Martial arts helped shape my confidence, discipline, and mindset growing up, and I wanted to be able to pass that on and make that same impact on my students.

Instructor Casey Heimbach, 3rd Degree Black Belt

Try 3 Classes — $49

1-on-1 intro session · 2 group classes · Free uniform · Money-back guarantee

No commitment. Limited spots available!

Find Us

Easy to Reach from Anywhere in the Neighborhood

Action Karate Fairmount is right in the heart of things: easy to spot, easy to get to, and convenient to add to any weekly routine.

Across the street from Andrew’s Pack Doggy Daycare and the Dollar Tree

Bache Martin Elementary
The City School
KIPP Academy
St. Francis Xavier
GESU
Our local character makes Action Karate Fairmount a go-to for many children’s after-school character development. If your child is growing up in Fairmount, Spring Garden, or the surrounding Philadelphia neighborhoods, we’re likely already serving families you know and we’d love for yours to be next.
Community & Partners

Our Role in the Community

Action Karate Fairmount doesn’t just serve the neighborhood. We show up for it. We’ve built active partnerships with local elementary schools to bring free, high-energy martial arts classes directly to students who might not otherwise have access to this kind of programming.

Bache Martin Elementary

Laura W Waring Elementary

William B Kelley Elementary

Philadelphia-area schools

What’s On

Upcoming Events & Programs

From school workshops to summer camp programs — we’re out in the community every week.

FAQ

FAQs Got Questions? We've Got Answers. Here are the things Fairmount families ask us most.

At Action Karate Fairmount, we teach Tang Soo Do — a Korean martial art that builds self-defence skills, coordination, and the discipline and respect that families in this neighbourhood are looking for. Fairmount opened in 2019 and has built strong roots in the local school community, running free martial arts classes directly in schools like Bache Martin, Laura W. Waring, and William B. Kelley, bringing the programme to kids who wouldn't otherwise encounter it.
We run classes throughout the week. Use the form on this page to get our current schedule sent to your inbox.
Comfortable, loose clothing you can move in is all you need for your first session at Action Karate Fairmount. Your uniform (gi) comes included in the $49 intro offer. Bare feet on the mat, no shoes required.
Fairmount runs programs from age 3 through to adults, serving families from Bache Martin, The City School, St Francis Xavier, KIPP Academy, and GESU. This school is particularly active in bringing martial arts programming directly into local schools through free in-school classes. If your child goes to one of our partner schools, there's a good chance they've already had a taste of what we teach.
We're across the street from Andrew's Pack Doggy Daycare and the Dollar Tree in Fairmount. Get directions below.

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