Summer in Tallahassee is here. School is out, routines have shifted, and families are looking for ways to reconnect, stay active, and make the most of their time together. If you're hoping to do more than just keep the kids entertained, consider something that can benefit your entire household—training martial arts as a family.
At Empower Martial Arts, we’ve seen how families who train together not only get stronger physically. They also build deeper connections, grow in confidence, and create memories that last long after summer ends. Whether it's parents training alongside their kids, siblings motivating each other, or families celebrating together at belt tests, martial arts offers something meaningful for everyone.
Here’s why more and more families in Tallahassee are choosing martial arts this summer and why it might be the best decision you make for yours.
1. Quality Time That Builds Real Bonds
It is easy for families to get pulled in different directions. Work, school, social media, and busy schedules often leave little time for meaningful connection. Training martial arts changes that.
When your family steps onto the mat, you work toward shared goals, face challenges together, and celebrate progress as a team. Whether it is learning a new form or earning a belt, every class becomes an opportunity to grow and bond.
And with summer offering more flexibility, June is the perfect time to start building habits that can last all year.
2. A Screen-Free Way to Stay Active This Summer
Tallahassee summers can be hot, and screens are tempting. But kids and parents alike need more than passive entertainment.
At Empower, our air-conditioned space offers a fun and focused environment where families can move, learn, and grow together. Martial arts is a full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. The best part is that it is engaging for all ages. You will be doing something healthy and productive while enjoying time with each other.
No more battles over screen time. This is one summer activity your kids will actually look forward to.
3. Fitness That Works for All Ages and Levels
You do not need to be an athlete to start martial arts. One of the best things about our family programs is that they are truly for everyone.
Whether you are a child, teen, parent, or grandparent, martial arts offers benefits that meet you where you are. Younger kids develop coordination and listening skills. Adults improve mobility, manage stress, and get stronger. Everyone trains at their own pace in a supportive environment.
Training together helps you model healthy habits for your children while staying accountable yourself.
4. Discipline, Focus, and Confidence That Lasts Beyond Summer
Summer is a break from school, but that does not mean learning should stop. Martial arts is a powerful way to keep kids mentally sharp and emotionally grounded.
Our classes focus on developing respect, self-control, focus, and confidence. These are the kinds of traits that carry into the school year and help kids thrive. Many parents tell us their children become more focused in school, more respectful at home, and more motivated in other activities.
And it is not just for kids. Parents often find themselves becoming more patient, balanced, and goal-oriented too.
5. Empowerment Through Self-Defense
Self-defense is a skill that every family can benefit from. At Empower, we teach practical, age-appropriate self-defense techniques that are rooted in awareness, confidence, and control.
Kids learn how to set boundaries and protect themselves. Adults gain tools to feel more secure and prepared. And when families train together, it opens the door for important conversations about safety and awareness in a way that feels empowering.
Knowing how to protect yourself and your loved ones brings peace of mind—and that confidence shows in everything you do.
6. Different Families, Same Bond: Everyone Grows Together
Every family looks a little different, and martial arts celebrates that.
Parents and kids build mutual respect by working side by side. Kids see their parents modeling perseverance and effort, and parents gain a new appreciation for their children’s growth. Siblings learn how to support and challenge each other in healthy, positive ways. We have even had grandparents join in, making martial arts a multigenerational experience.
Whether you are a single parent training with your child or a family of five taking class together, martial arts offers a space where everyone belongs and everyone benefits.
7. It Starts This Summer, but It Doesn’t End There
Most summer programs wrap up by the time school starts. Martial arts is different. It is not just a seasonal activity—it is something that grows with you.
Many of our families who start in June continue training throughout the year. The benefits keep building, and martial arts becomes part of the family routine. The habits you form this summer can carry into fall, winter, and beyond.
When families train together, they tend to stay on track. They stay motivated. And most importantly, they stay connected.
