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(AFMA) American Fitness and Martial Arts Pasadena

(AFMA) American Fitness and Martial Arts Pasadena

3222 Burke Rd #103, Pasadena, TX 77504, Pasadena, Texas

+1 713-427-1260
Boxing
Hapkido
Karate
Kickboxing
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Boxing
  • Hapkido
  • Karate
  • Kickboxing
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Knowledgeable instructors
  • Great teachers
  • Develops discipline and perseverance
  • Amazing learning environment
  • Functional real-world self-defense
  • Patient teaching
  • Relaxed, happy environment
  • Inclusive atmosphere for all sizes and backgrounds
  • Friendly staff
  • Treats everyone like family
  • Safe environment
  • Great coaches and students
  • Various class offerings (karate, kickboxing, combat hapkido, boxing)

Considerations

  • Untrustworthy staff (alleged theft)
  • Difficulties obtaining refunds

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

8 reviews

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Excellent

"I am very well pleased having my 6 y/o son at American Fitness and Martial Arts. I was a bit hesitant at first putting him in martial arts class due to his age. However, in just 2 months of participating in Sensei Butcher’s class he has gained discipline and perseverance. Sensei Butcher is very know..." Read more

- M Helen Flores

via Google

12/19/2024

Excellent

"My kids (8 & 7) have been going here for over 2 years and I couldn't be more pleased! Sensei Butcher is an amazing instructor and my kids have learned a lot! They are always happy to go. God willing they will get their black belts one day! Highly recommend!!!"

- Emmy Garcia

via Google

12/19/2024

Excellent

"Clayton is an excellent teacher and knows what he's doing. He teaches a functional form of martial arts (combat hapkido) that he has learned over his military career. No belts or breaking boards, just useful real world tools to keep yourself safe, stop a threat, and get home to your family. He was v..." Read more

- Preston Miller

via Google

7/18/2020

4.7

(14 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 4:30-8PM
  • Tuesday: 4:30-8PM
  • Wednesday: 4:30-8PM
  • Thursday: 4:30-8PM
  • Friday: 4:30-8PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

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Sensei Butcher

Sensei

C

Clayton

C

Clay

C

Chris Butcher

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