We're a traditional martial arts school with a strong commitment towards personalized service and individual attention. Whether you are seeking physical fitness, personal development or self-defense training, you've come to the right place. At USA Martial Arts, students of all ages can enjoy learning martial arts while achieving higher levels of confidence, self-control, and discipline along with an altogether healthier mind and body.
Our classes are fun and challenging and combine traditional martial arts with modern training principles. Thank you for visiting. Bluff Park Dojo is an excellent place for children as well as adults to learn martial arts. The instructors are absolutely fabulous. I can't say enough about how much they have done for our daughter in the program.
Our classes are fun and challenging and combine traditional martial arts with modern training principles. Thank you for visiting. Bluff Park Dojo is an excellent place for children as well as adults to learn martial arts. The instructors are absolutely fabulous. I can't say enough about how much they have done for our daughter in the program.
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Established in 1982 by Shihan Van Bushnell and his wife, Mrs. Pam Bushnell, USA Martial Arts has been serving the Birmingham area for over 35 years and has a long standing tradition of excellence. In 2012, Sensei Keith MacConkey was appointed to the position of Head Instructor by Shihan Van Bushnell and continues the school's dedication to quality.
Born in 1950, Van Bushnell's interest in martial arts was sparked while serving his country in Viet Nam during the 60s. In the 70s he received his TaeKwonDo black belt and teaching certificate in New Orleans from Master Yang Moon, The World TaeKwonDo Federation and the Cha Yon Ryu. After relocating to Alabama, Mr. Bushnell opened Bluff Park TaeKwonDo in 1982 teaching the Cha Yon Ryu style.
Our Little Dragons program is a one day per week program specially designed for ages 4-6. Our program teaches many life skills, including good manners, respect for others, self-control, and proper classroom etiquette. The fundamental techniques of Karate and Taekwondo form the core of our Little Dragons curriculum.
Our Little Dragons program is a one day per week program specially designed for ages 4-6. Our program teaches many life skills, including good manners, respect for others, self-control, and proper classroom etiquette. The fundamental techniques of Karate and Taekwondo form the core of our Little Dragons curriculum.
Our Jr. Karate / Taekwondo program is a two day per week program designed for ages 7-12 and teaches the arts of Korean Taekwondo and Japanese Karate-Do. Both arts practice powerful strikes, kicks, and punches. The curriculum also features additional training in other martial arts such as Aikido and Judo.
Reviews (9)
KrisAndDanielle Jaje
Jan 05, 2020
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Enrolling my son in the Little Dragons program at USA Martial Arts Bluff Park Dojo is one of the best decisions we've made. Not only does he love going and working toward a goal (belts and stripes for behavior in the Little Dragons program), it has also helped him become more self controlled, focused while listening, and respectful of those around him. Senseis MacConkey and Hood are excellent and patient teachers and I love the ethics and moral lessons they incorporate into the class each week. They expect the students to be attentive and respectful, and I can see how their guidance is helping
Rebecca McCalman
Dec 11, 2019
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Our Son has been enrolled at USA Martial Arts for the past 7 years. It has been an amazing experience! What we love about USA Martial Arts is how much passion they have for not only teaching Martial Arts, but for character development of their students. They teach the importance of respect, honesty, bravery, anti-bullying, the right kind of self-defense, what it means to be a team player, the importance of doing your best at school, taking care of your body and so much more! If you are looking for a place where your child can learn Martial Arts and self-development from instructors that treat them
Steven
Nov 12, 2019
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Bluff Park Dojo is an excellent place for children as well as adults to learn martial arts. The instructors are absolutely fabulous. I can't say enough about how much they have done for our daughter in the program. For children they not only teach a strong foundation in martial arts self-defense but also teach obedience, discipline, respect, and safety. It is a great place for physical -- as well as mental -- exercise and fitness. Also, the class sizes for instructor to student ratio are excellent.
Watching our daughter grow in the program for a year also inspired my wife and I to join the adult
Watching our daughter grow in the program for a year also inspired my wife and I to join the adult
Jessica Mitchell
Nov 03, 2019
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I joined the adult Aikido program about 5 years ago and it has been amazing. The classes are fun, the instructors are attentive and kind, the other students are fantastic, and it makes me happy to be there. This environment is supportive and challenging, but not overwhelming. There are students who have been studying martial arts for years as well as new comers, like myself, who just wanted to try something different. I can't recommend it enough.
Lindsey Gray
Oct 31, 2019
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USA Martial Arts is absolutely the best!!! My child started out participating in there Little Dragon Program, moved up over the years and is now a Red Belt working on his Qualifiers to become a Black Belt. Not only has he learned so many Self Defense skills but he has also gained an amazing amount of Life skills as well! Everyone there has been wonderful.
Ingrid Seymour
Sep 29, 2019
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Absolutely love USA martial arts. Best of all, my child loves it. He wants to be there early to make sure he doesn’t miss a thing. They teach more than just Karate. They also teach values and lessons for success and focus, and it’s all done by caring instructors with excellent martial arts skills. Highly recommended.
Heather Campbell
Sep 15, 2019
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Our son has been taking karate classes here for a little over a year now and we could not be happier. Sensei Keith and the other instructors are so good with the kids, especially the younger ones. Our sons confidence has soared since starting these classes. The thing we love the most is that it’s not just about karate here. It’s about discipline, respect and responsibility that trickles over into their home life. The way they behave in the dojo should be the same way they behave at home and Sensei holds them accountable. Would highly recommend them to anyone we know.
Kelly Jones
Aug 11, 2019
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Here we are 2 years later and this place is still doing a fantastic job with my boys. Not only are they learning karate but they are also learning self respect, respect for other, discipline and motivation. The instructors are dedicated to teaching with encouragement and praising for a job well done. We love USA Martial Arts and are thankful for this place!
I have been very impressed with this dojo. I signed my son up here because my husband learned at the same dojo under a different instructor. But now after him taking just a few short months, I am blown away at what he has learned so far. Not
I have been very impressed with this dojo. I signed my son up here because my husband learned at the same dojo under a different instructor. But now after him taking just a few short months, I am blown away at what he has learned so far. Not
Sarah Moody
Jul 31, 2019
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This karate school is such a gem! My two kids have been going for about three years, starting at age 5 and 8 (if I’m remembering right). The teachers are wonderful, and the approach is very focused on character development. They are consistent and deeply link the character lessons with the practice. My kids love it and have learned so much!
