Birmingham Martial Arts - Vestavia Hills / Liberty Park

My son has been training here for 3 years. We live in Chelsea, and it was a 30-minute drive away. We don't mind driving that far because they have the BEST instructors! Master Chandler, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Kurilla and all the staff are very patient and professional, and they treat you like family. I cannot speak highly enough about how much my son has learned here, from self-defense to karate skills, strength, and confidence, we enjoy our time here very much. I would encourage anyone interested to check it out in person. They are great for all ages and levels. We are so glad we enrolled our child here.

We’ve been so impressed with the staff and structure of this place. Great people with a clear purpose. Our son’s loved every minute of it as well. Highly recommend.

Great for kids (improves self confidence, discipline, fitness) and parents. My son and I are taking the class as it gives me a sport to bond with him over since he isn’t the most athletic or team sport oriented. The instructors are great working with children and adults of all skill and fitness levels. We are both learning martial arts and improving in our fitness and confidence. Outside of karate BMA offers a space where kids can get together for activities and games while bonding over a shared interest of karate. Recommend BMA to any parent or child considering learning karate or looking for an extracurricular activity outside of team sports.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Birmingham Martial Arts for our team’s theme reveal, and we couldn’t be more impressed! Mr. Kurilla and Mr. Carter came out and taught our athletes authentic karate moves that perfectly tied into our theme. They were incredibly talented, patient, organized, and knowledgeable—keeping our athletes engaged and excited the entire time. A huge thank you also to Ms. Allison, who coordinated everything with us. She was so friendly, responsive, and easy to work with, which made planning a breeze. Our athletes had a blast and walked away with not only new skills, but unforgettable memories. We highly recommend Birmingham Martial Arts for any event or program looking to combine fun, structure, and expertise!

Our family has been very happy with the BMA program. They are very student centered, positive and encouraging, and so good with kids and adults of all ages. The class sessions are varied so you get to practice different skills without getting bored. They also have several programs for more advanced students to branch off into different types of martial arts. We highly recommend this studio!