Star Martial Arts Elkhart

Star Martial Arts Elkhart "Teaching Students to Shine from the Inside, Out" Star Martial Arts is the largest Martial Arts school in the Michiana area.
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Our Mission Statement: To challenge students to become independent leaders, by maximizing their potential and confidence through success in martial arts, while empowering parents & families to create a structured and happy home environment for their children to thrive.

Hey Star Elkhart Families, don't forget that there are no classes tonight. We hope you all take time to rest, relax, and...
09/07/2026

Hey Star Elkhart Families, don't forget that there are no classes tonight. We hope you all take time to rest, relax, and enjoy this day off with family or friends!

πŸ₯‹ IT’S TESTING DAY! πŸ₯‹The belts are lined up, the mats are ready, and our Tiny Tigers are getting ready to show us what t...
09/04/2026

πŸ₯‹ IT’S TESTING DAY! πŸ₯‹

The belts are lined up, the mats are ready, and our Tiny Tigers are getting ready to show us what they’ve learned! 🐯πŸ’ͺ

Today is their chance to work hard, stay focused, and believe in themselves! ⭐

Parents, we want to hear from YOU! πŸ‘‡ What does your Tiny Tiger do before testing to get themselves ready? A favorite breakfast? A special pep talk? Maybe a little extra practice? Tell us your pre-testing tradition in the comments! πŸ₯£πŸ₯‹β€οΈ

And to everyone watching, drop a β€œGOOD LUCK!” below for all of our Tiny Tigers testing today! Let’s fill the comments with encouragement before they step onto the mat! 🐯πŸ”₯

09/03/2026

Thursday Training Tip: Chill Edition😎😌

The perfect pre-class routine is to come in 10-15 minutes before class πŸ• sign in and gear up ✍️ then take the remaining time to actively stretch your joints 🀸 (without distracting the class before yours πŸ˜…).

At home, you can turn practice time into fun games by seeing how fast you can do a certain movement 10 times or how high you can hold your leg for 3 seconds!!

πŸ’₯ Last week, we talked about β€œBe Confident in MY Differences.”We focused on recognizing what makes each of us unique β€” o...
09/02/2026

πŸ’₯ Last week, we talked about β€œBe Confident in MY Differences.”

We focused on recognizing what makes each of us unique β€” our individual strengths, personalities, abilities, and the things that make us who we are.

This week, we’re taking that lesson and turning it outward:

❀️ Honor THEIR Strengths.

It’s easy to notice when someone makes a mistake. It’s much more meaningful to notice when they’re doing something well β€” and take the time to tell them.

πŸ₯‹ At Star, compliment your partner on something they’re improving.

🏠 At home, tell your family what you appreciate about them.

πŸŽ’ At school, encourage your classmates instead of focusing on their shortcomings.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« And don’t forget to recognize the hard work of your teachers!

Everyone has strengths worth celebrating. Sometimes, people just need someone else to notice them.

So this week, challenge yourself to catch someone doing something RIGHT.

Maybe you’ll even discover their own little β€œQuirk.” ⚑πŸ’₯πŸ’ͺ

Last week: Believe in MY Differences.

This week: Honor THEIR Strengths.

Because when we learn to recognize the best in the people around us, we help bring out the best in everyone. πŸ’ͺ❀️πŸ₯‹

09/01/2026

What happens when you challenge your body AND your mind? πŸͺ΅πŸ’₯

You discover you're capable of more than you thought! πŸ₯‹πŸ”₯

Our "Shatter Your Limits!" board-breaking event challenged our students physically with core conditioning, powerful kicks, and technique, but the biggest challenge was mental.

Each student wrote a fear, worry, or negative thought on their board, then had to break through it. πŸ’ͺ🧠

And one of our amazing 5-year-old buddies showed us exactly what that means! It was her first time breaking a board, and she says, "I'm scared."

But she stepped up anyway...

She committed, STOMPED that board, and BROKE IT ON HER FIRST TRY! πŸ’₯πŸ‘

That's confidence.

Not the absence of fear, but choosing to move forward anyway.

We're so proud of everyone who stepped up, faced their challenge, and SHATTERED THEIR LIMITS! ❀️‍πŸ”₯πŸ₯‹

Train your body. Focus your mind. Break through anything. πŸͺ΅πŸ’₯

πŸ”« Calling all Nerf Ninjas! πŸ₯·Join your STAR family at a 3-hour Nerf spectacular! We'll be having accuracy contests, Fortr...
08/31/2026

πŸ”« Calling all Nerf Ninjas! πŸ₯·

Join your STAR family at a 3-hour Nerf spectacular! We'll be having accuracy contests, Fortress Battles, free-for-alls, and PIZZA to get you all energized!!πŸ•πŸ°πŸ€Ί

You bring the gear, we bring the ACTION😎 Register below today!!
https://sparkpages.io/?i=_BkHb

NEXT FRIDAY, we've got Tiny Tiger Testing!!πŸ˜πŸ‘ŠπŸ―A week from today at 6:00pm sharp, we will be holding Belt Testing for our...
08/28/2026

NEXT FRIDAY, we've got Tiny Tiger Testing!!πŸ˜πŸ‘ŠπŸ―

A week from today at 6:00pm sharp, we will be holding Belt Testing for our Tiny Tigers and Advanced Tigers, so be sure to register TODAY to reserve your student's belt. See you there!πŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ€βž‘οΈ

Here's the link to our checkout page to make it extra easyπŸ˜‡:
https://sparkpages.io/?i=_siHb

08/27/2026

Thursday Training Tip?! Totally tubular!!πŸ„β€β™‚οΈπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Š

Wanna train to break REAL WOODEN BOARDS with Mr. Hartman?πŸͺ΅ See you at SHATTER YOUR LIMITS from 11am-noon. For one hour, you'll get your body and mind a workout that will leave you feeling PROUD!😁

Here's the link to Shatter Your Limits!!!πŸ‘»:
https://sparkpages.io/?i=_xUGb

⚑ What makes you different might be exactly what makes you powerful. πŸ₯‹Look at these heroes from the anime "My Hero Acade...
08/26/2026

⚑ What makes you different might be exactly what makes you powerful. πŸ₯‹

Look at these heroes from the anime "My Hero Academia!" They don't have the same abilities. They don't fight the same way. They don't contribute in the same way.

And that's exactly what makes them a strong team.

Our students are no different.

Maybe your strength is your power. πŸ’₯
Maybe it's your flexibility. 🀸
Maybe it's your speed. ⚑
Maybe you're incredibly persistent. πŸ”₯
Maybe you're a quick thinker who can figure things out before everyone else. 🧠
Maybe your gift is your focus, creativity, leadership, courage, or willingness to help others.

Whatever it is, don't wish you had someone else's strengths. Learn to recognize and develop your own.

One of the biggest challenges we face, especially as we grow up, is comparing ourselves to the people around us.

"I'm not as fast as them."
"I'm not as strong as them."
"They're better at this than I am."

But confidence doesn't come from being the best at everything.

Confidence comes from knowing what you bring to the table.

That's why our challenge this week is:

πŸ₯‹ BE CONFIDENT IN MY DIFFERENCES.

During class, we're asking our students to think about the thing that makes them different. Then we're challenging them to show it off.

And we're taking that lesson beyond the mat, too.

🌟 Each night, look in the mirror and name one thing you did well that day.
🌟 Name one thing you improved.
🌟 Name one quality that makes you uniquely YOU.

Do it for a month.

Because the goal isn't to become someone else.

The goal is to discover what makes you different, develop it, and have the confidence to use it.

You don't need someone else's Quirk!

You need to learn what to do with your OWN. ⚑πŸ₯‹πŸ”₯

πŸͺ΅πŸ’₯ What if your child could BREAK a real wooden board… and learn something BIGGER than how to kick? πŸ₯‹At SHATTER YOUR LIM...
08/25/2026

πŸͺ΅πŸ’₯ What if your child could BREAK a real wooden board… and learn something BIGGER than how to kick? πŸ₯‹

At SHATTER YOUR LIMITS, our Buddy Board-Breaking Class, your child isn't just going to smash a board and go home.

They're going to train with a buddy, build their core and kicking power, practice focus and technique, push through challenges, and finish by breaking a REAL wooden board! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

And here's the important part: they'll have to commit.

That moment right before the break teaches a powerful lesson:

πŸ‘‰ Confidence means believing you can do it.
πŸ‘‰ Focus means staying locked in.
πŸ‘‰ Perseverance means trying again when it doesn't work the first time.
πŸ‘‰ Encouragement means helping someone else believe they can do it too. 🀝

And bringing a buddy makes it even better! Your child gets to share the challenge, cheer someone on, and experience an accomplishment together.

One student. One real wooden board. One unforgettable challenge.

Parents, this is the kind of experience that gives kids something they can carry OUTSIDE the martial arts school too.

Bring your child. Bring their buddy. Let's see what they're capable of! πŸ’₯πŸ₯‹πŸ”₯

Address

123 N Elkhart Avenue, Ste B
Elkhart, IN
46516

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15745225425

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