Whether your child is taking their first bow or your teen is chasing a black belt, every program at Action Karate Mt. Airy is designed around one thing: helping your child become the best version of themselves. From our tiniest Ninja Sharks to our adult students, we meet every learner where they are.

Adult Martial Arts Classes

You don’t have to be a kid to start. Our adult program builds real-world fitness, self-defense skills, and the kind of mental discipline that spills into every part of your life. No prior experience needed, just the willingness to show up.

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Kids Martial Arts Classes

Structured. Energizing. Transformative. Our kids’ classes teach focus, respect, and perseverance through movement, skills your child will use in school, at home, and beyond. Parents notice the difference after just a few weeks.

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Ninja Sharks Ages 3 to 6 Classes

Big personalities, small bodies, and endless energy. Our Ninja Sharks program channels that energy into listening skills, coordination, and confidence all wrapped in the kind of fun that makes three-year-olds ask to come back every week.

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Special Needs Martial Arts Classes

Action Karate Mt. Airy has a proud history of opening its doors to every student, including one of the first-ever black belts in the country with aphasia. We adapt our teaching to every learner, because every child deserves a place to grow.

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Birthday Parties

Make their birthday one they’ll actually remember. Our Mt. Airy birthday party package brings the energy of the dojo to your celebration with mini lessons, games, and all the high-kicks and high-fives your crew can handle.

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Why Action Karate

Mt. Airy Parents Choose Us for a Reason

This isn’t just a place to burn energy after school. It’s a place where kids learn to look adults in the eye, shake hands with confidence, and try again after they fall. Here’s what sets us apart:

A training hall unlike anywhere else in Philadelphia

Step onto our 3,000 sq ft mat and you'll notice something unusual on the walls: the signatures and memorabilia of legends like Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Jalen Hurts, Sylvester Stallone, and Ralph Macchio. It's a daily reminder to every student that greatness is possible, and it starts right here.

Instructors who see every child as an individual

Our team doesn't use a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether your child is shy, energetic, behind, or ahead, they'll be coached in the way that actually works for them, with patience, encouragement, and high expectations.

A community that shows up

From the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District to local PTAs, scout troops, and elected officials, we're embedded in this neighborhood. When your child trains here, they're joining a school that's part of something bigger.

Our Space

The Mt. Airy Martial Arts Facility

This isn’t a cookie-cutter studio. With 6,000 square feet of dedicated training space and a museum-worthy collection of martial arts memorabilia, Action Karate Mt. Airy is one of the most distinctive training environments in the entire Action Karate network.

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Yan

21:29 19 Feb 26

We’ve had a wonderful experience at Action Karate. The instructors are patient, structured, and truly invested in the children’s growth—not just physically, but emotionally as well. My child has gained confidence, discipline, and better focus since starting.

The environment is positive, encouraging, and organized. Communication with parents is clear and consistent. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for a supportive and empowering activity for their child

elana rosof

14:27 20 Jan 26

I joined the Adult classes at Action Karate two plus years ago expecting to build some skills in self-defense. That happened but so much more did too! I found an awesome community of supportive people who clearly want their students to be confident in how they move and think in potentially dangerous situations. I am 57 and feel much stronger and more confident in my ability to respond should a confrontation occur. I am a brown belt now and not too far from becoming a black belt. It’s been an amazing experience.

Vee Sand

21:01 13 Jan 26

If you are looking for a place where your kids can learn structure, discipline, and how to be an all around respectful kid. Action Karate is the place to send them. My daughter loves it there and I love that for her!

Cinnamon Queen

19:20 17 Dec 25

Action Karate is awesome!! It's more than just Karate when you join, you become part of one big family ❤️ I like that my daughter is able to log into zoom when I'm unable to take her in-person because of my job so she is still able to not miss lessons. Everyone is always willing to assist.. And if my daughter miss a few classes you better believe they will check in to see if everything is ok. I love that😁 Thank you Action Karate Mt Airy!!

Black Beauty

22:41 29 Aug 25

Action Karate Mount Airy is absolutely amazing! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the positive energy and sense of community. The instructors are not only skilled martial artists but also fantastic mentors who genuinely care about each student's growth both on and off the mat.
They do an incredible job of balancing discipline with fun, making classes engaging for kids while also teaching valuable life skills like respect, focus, and confidence.
Since my son Brandon started at Action Karate in 2023, he has made tremendous growth. Not just physically, but also in his confidence and mindset. He’s pushed himself outside of his comfort zone, taken on new challenges, and developed strong teamwork and leadership skills along the way.
The staff is friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Whether you're looking for a great activity for your child, or even considering training yourself, I highly recommend Action Karate Mount Airy.

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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.

Colan Magill

5th Degree Black Belt

11 years of experience

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Master Colan Magill has spent 11 years at Action Karate Mt. Laurel building something most instructors only aim for: a dojo where every single student feels genuinely seen. A 5th... View instructor's bio

Our Story

Active in the Mt. Airy Community Since 2017

Action Karate Mt. Airy has spent nearly a decade doing more than teaching kicks and blocks. We’ve become a genuine fixture in this neighborhood. We’re the kind of place parents trust, kids look forward to, and the community rallies behind.

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We’ve trained students of every ability level, including one of the first-ever black belts in the country living with aphasia. Inclusion isn’t a program. It’s how we operate.

Earning a black belt at Action Karate Mt. Airy is not a participation trophy. It’s the result of real commitment, consistent training, and genuine growth. That we average 30 new black belts per year is something this community has earned together.

We’re proud recipients of the Love Award: Best of Philly, a recognition voted by the people who know this city best. Our neighbors.

Through the Action Scholarship Fund, our school has raised thousands of dollars to ensure that financial barriers never prevent a motivated child from training. Every dollar raised stays close to home.

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

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Find Us

We're Right in the Heart of Mt. Airy

Easily accessible from throughout Northwest Philadelphia, Action Karate Mt. Airy is a short drive or ride from the neighborhoods you call home.

Queenie’s Pets

Wawa

McMenamin’s Pub

Mandy’s Day Care

Houston Elementary

Henry C. Lea School

Emlen Elementary

Lingelbach Elementary

Germantown Friends School

Green Street Friends School

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

Philmont Christian Academy

Germantown Academy

Penn Charter

Martin Luther King High School

Holy Rosary School

West Oak Lane Charter

Mastery Charter Schools

Tucked in the heart of Mt. Airy and steps from neighborhood staples like Queenie’s Pets and McMenamin’s Pub, Action Karate Mt. Airy is the Northwest Philadelphia martial arts school families from Germantown, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmoor, and Cheltenham have been choosing since 2017. Whether your child attends Germantown Friends, Penn Charter, Houston Elementary, or Mastery Charter, there’s a good chance their classmates are already on our mat.

Community & Partners

Our Role in the Community

Action Karate Mt. Airy doesn’t just operate in this neighborhood. We’re part of it. From partnering with PTAs at local schools to working alongside local elected officials and neighborhood improvement groups, we show up beyond our four walls.

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 Mt. Airy families ask us most.

What is the style of martial arts that you teach?

At Action Karate Mt. Airy, we teach Tang Soo Do — in one of the largest and most distinctive facilities in the entire Action Karate network. The school runs 6,000 square feet of total space with a 3,000-square-foot mat, heavy bags, and walls that carry the signatures of Muhammad Ali, Sylvester Stallone, Ralph Macchio, Jalen Hurts, and Bruce Lee. It's a genuine piece of Philadelphia martial arts history. The school has been part of the Mt. Airy community since 2017 and produces an average of 30 new black belts per year.

When can I attend classes at Action Karate Mt. Airy?

We run classes throughout the week for families across Mt. Airy, Germantown, Chestnut Hill, and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Use the form on this page to get the current schedule.

What should I wear to my first class?

Nothing special needed. For your first session at Action Karate Mt. Airy, comfortable clothing you can move in is all that's required. Your uniform (gi) is included in the $49 intro offer. Bare feet on the mat, no shoes required.

Who are the classes suitable for?

Mt. Airy runs programmes from age 3 through to adults, serving a wide community of families from Houston, Henry, Emlen, Lingelbach, Germantown Friends, Green Street, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Norwood, Philmont, Germantown Academy, Penn Charter, MLK High, Holy Rosary, West Oak Lane, and Mastery schools. The school produces 30 new black belts per year, raised thousands for the Action Scholarship Fund, and the Junior Demo Team took first place at the Fall 2025 tournament. One of the school's proudest milestones: the first black belt in Action Karate history achieved by a student with aphasia.

Where is Action Karate Mt. Airy located, and is there parking?

We're in Mt. Airy, near Queenies Pets, McMenamins Pub, Wawa, and Mandy's Daycare. Get directions below.

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Adult Martial Arts Classes

Kids Martial Arts Classes

Ninja Sharks Ages 3 to 6 Classes

Special Needs Martial Arts Classes

Karate Birthday Parties

Where Mt. Airy Kids Discover What They're Made Of: Martial Arts Classes That Build Real Confidence, Real Focus, and Real Character

Every Class Here Has a Purpose Beyond the Mat

Adult Martial Arts Classes

Kids Martial Arts Classes

Ninja Sharks Ages 3 to 6 Classes

Special Needs Martial Arts Classes

Birthday Parties

Mt. Airy Parents Choose Us for a Reason

A training hall unlike anywhere else in Philadelphia

Instructors who see every child as an individual

A community that shows up

The Mt. Airy Martial Arts Facility

Meet the Team

Colan Magill

Active in the Mt. Airy Community Since 2017

We're Right in the Heart of Mt. Airy

Our Role in the Community

Mt. Airy Business Improvement District:

Go Mt. Airy:

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts:

Lincoln ElementaryPTAs of Nearby Schools:

Action Scholarship Fund:

Upcoming Events & Programs

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

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