Get to know Family Martial Arts of Texas
About Family Martial Arts of Texas
in Waco and China Spring
Our UNSTOPPABLE Mission:
Family Martial Arts of Texas is committed to inspiring and empowering you to reach your full potential.
Our focus is on bringing you the best martial arts lessons in the Waco and China Spring area to give you the tools you need to defend yourself, maintain great health, and become the best version of yourself for a successful living.
Family Martial Arts of Texas has earned the reputation in Waco and China Spring, as well as Lorena, Robinson, Bruceville Eddy, Moody,Mcgreggor, Whitney, Valley Mills, Crawford, Bellmead, West, of being the top martial arts school for enriching our students’ lives and equipping them to face life with the winning edge.
Many people believe the martial arts are about just fighting, but our program is much, much more than that. When you train in our martial arts classes you take advantage of the best self-improvement system in the world.
Grand Master James Londenberg
James Londenberg is a 6th degree Black Belt with 40 years of Martial Arts experience.
He is a 4 time AAU national champion and Developer of the Family Martial Arts “Leadership Curriculum.”
Life Goal:
“To teach self-reliance to everyone I meet.”
James Londenberg
Grand Master
Our team
Courtney Slocum
Program Direction/Manager
Mrs. Slocum is the daughter of Grand Master Londenberg. She grew up training at Family Martial Arts of Texas and is an AAU National Champion. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education. She is excited to continue her passion of working with children here at Family Martial Arts of Texas.
Cameron Butler
Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt. Mr. Butler originally tested for his black belt in December, 2017. He began training with Family Martial Arts of Texas as a child. After moving out of Waco, Mr. Butler trained in various styles including MMA and Muay Thai. He is now back as a Family Martial Arts of Texas instructor!
Life Goal:
“To make a difference through the martial arts.”
Christopher Kwong
Instructor
Mr. Kwong is a 2nd degree Black Belt in Kuk Sool with 14 years of martial art experience. He is extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue teaching martial arts in Waco while studying Supply Chain and Management Information Systems at Baylor University.
Braxton Stegall
Instructor
Mr. Stegall is a 3rd degree black belt with 12 years of Taekwondo experience. He is excited to share his knowledge to students large and small; he is ready to make an impact in the FMAT community. Braxton is a Neuroscience Pre-Med at Baylor University.
Zoe Osborn
Instructor
Ms. Osborn is a 3rd degree black belt and has been doing Taekwondo for 12 years. She moved to Texas to study at Baylor University, where she trains and coaches in Baylor’s Taekwondo Club! Ms. Osborn has been instructing for 6 years and is a competitor in Olympic sparring. She loves martial arts and hopes to help young martial artists build their self-confidence.
Jonaton Niemela
Instructor
Mr. Niemela has been training in martial arts for 8 years and is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Mary Miles
Instructor
Ms. Miles is an instructor and student here at Family Martial Arts of Texas. She has been taking classes at the Woodway location for 5 years. Her experience has shaped her life by enforcing discipline, resilience, and self-confidence. “Over these past 5 years, Family Martial Arts of Texas has bettered both my physical and mental health, which has resulted in me feeling better and more intact within my daily activities. I have had the privilege to become an instructor, and help you or your child grow the same way my instructors have helped me grow.”
Bronwen Kirby
Instructor
Bronwen Kirby has taught at FMAT for a year. She grew up with a passion for finding the best ways to learn, and has especially enjoyed the time she has been spending sharing this with others. She is excited to continue helping people to become the best they can be through mastering the art and finding a balance in life.
See the Results for Yourself
What people are saying about Family Martial Arts of Texas
Emily McCarthy
2023-05-04
The instructors are awesome here at Family Martial Arts! They are thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. Our whole family takes classes here. This has been such a good investment for my family. I have seen my kids grow in their confidence and self-discipline. My kids love Grand Master, Master Geddes, Mr. Butler, and Miss Osborne.
Edward Muenzler
2023-04-25
Great place with great instruction. Atmosphere is perfect to learn whether you are a beginner or advanced.
Adriana Menchu Johnson
2023-04-14
My son has enjoyed coming to Karate the past year and I can not wait to see how far he gets in the next 3 years.
He's a green belt already and he started in May of 2022.
Amanda Hine
2023-04-06
This place is amazing. Through the instructors time and patience and genuine care for their students, I have been able to watch my son grow in so many ways. They teach martial arts fundamentals, but their social emotional lessons in how to be courageous, a good leader, being honest…. The time and attention they give to each family has helped build a true community. Most importantly, I’m my opinion, it has given my son male role models. Master Cunningham and Geddes have been monumental In Helping this single mama instill and cultivate life lessons in a meaningful way. My son was once incredibly shy, and wouldn’t be willing to try anything. I have watched my son truly blossom and thrive with this environment they have carefully created. 10/10.
Jeff Plunk
2023-03-21
My 7 year old daughter wanted to learn martial arts after we recently moved to Waco. We are so fortunate to have found Family Martial Arts of Texas. She has learned so much more than the physical act of Taekwondo. Every one of the instructors are all amazing and give her the focus and attention she needs. Her confidence, attitude, behavior and self esteem have all greatly improved and she has become quite skilled at the arts and has also been inducted into their Black Belt Club. It’s amazing to watch my daughter excel at something she loves and is good at and it was all her choice to join. This is the longest she has ever stuck with a sport or activity. I am an extremely proud father watching her excel and am thankful we found FMAT. Highly recommend.
Josie Riojas
2023-03-19
We recently signed up our neice and she absolutely loves it! They not only teach Tae Kwon Do, they teach great life lessons. We have seen major improvements in and out of class in the short time she has been going. We highly recommend them!
Christopher C
2023-03-16
I can not express how pleased I am with this martial arts school. My daughter has grown not only physically , mentally but emotionally. Her respect and attention to detail is absolutely night and day. Lucy loved this place!!!!!
Ashley Bailey
2023-03-16
We have been attending lessons for about 3 months now. We have noticed such a positive growth in our son's confidence, balance and social skills. The trainers are personable, knowledgeable and so encouraging! Definitely recommend!
Alec Tefertiller
2023-03-15
My daughter started at FMA when she was five years old with some severe anxiety issues that made if very difficult for her to attend class. The amazing staff was so patient and kind with her, working with her to help her overcome her fears. You wouldn't believe how much confidence she has developed over the last two years. We are so grateful for the patience, perseverance, and respect she has learned, in addition to the physical training. Now our whole family is taking classes.
Renee Williams
2023-03-14
I go there it is a very fun thing to do it is also a great source to get exercise and you are challenged to do new things and soon enough you will be a Black Belt.
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