Attitude First

Attitude First Developing Confidence, Commitment, and Compassion to Defend your hopes, dreams, and lives. Tihs is an interactive and very physical class.

Attitude First Training Center specializes in "Defense of Self"

Attitude First's philosophy is that a person’s attitude is the foundation for success, whether that be at school, at work, or on the street. We teach our Members awareness and problem-solving in order to quickly identify dangerous situations and then engage in strategies that may help de-escalate or avoid that situation altogether. B

ut should the need ever arise, our Programs help to prepare our Members with the confidence, discipline, respect and fighting skills necessary to protect and defend themselves and their loved ones from physical harm. Self Defense Programs

Martial Arts- A self-defense system that incorporates hand strikes, kicking, submission grappling and weapons with a realistic approach to defending yourself in a modern world. Women's Self Defense- Designed to introduce the awareness of effective choices in the event of an undesirable situation. SMART- An Exciting form of Training that allows the participant to use their skills in a competitive arena. Classes focus on the specifics of competitive fighting, forms, grappling and full contact competitions. Our training is a highly recommended form of exercise that is fun & exciting. A great form of conditioning for individuals that want to get in to shape fast and develop some effective skills at the same time!

Confidence combined with Commitment are important...
09/03/2026

Confidence combined with Commitment are important...

Kindness is an Attitude and must be expressed...
09/01/2026

Kindness is an Attitude and must be expressed...

Quick reminder- No classes this weekend or Monday- Labor Day!Have a safe and exciting weekend!
08/31/2026

Quick reminder- No classes this weekend or Monday- Labor Day!

Have a safe and exciting weekend!

The Top 3 Reasons Your Child Should Be Training in Self-Defense at Attitude First1. Awareness before danger.Children lea...
08/31/2026

The Top 3 Reasons Your Child Should Be Training in Self-Defense at Attitude First

1. Awareness before danger.
Children learn to notice changes in people, surroundings, and situations—and recognize when something does not feel right. Effective self-defense begins long before anyone throws a punch.

2. Confidence they have actually practiced.
We do not simply tell students to “be confident.” They practice setting boundaries, using their voice, managing pressure, making decisions, and taking appropriate action. Confidence is not a slogan; it is developed through experience.

3. The ability to adapt when life does not follow the drill.
Real situations are unpredictable. Our students learn more than memorized techniques—they learn how to recognize what is happening, organize themselves, and choose an effective response.

At Attitude First, self-defense is not about teaching children to be afraid or aggressive. It is about helping them become more aware, capable, and prepared.

Because growing up takes training, and we have been dedicated for more than 40 years of encouraging children to have confidence, commitment and compassion!

We train to go beyond understanding movement; we are training the ability to recognize changing conditions and adapt mov...
08/30/2026

We train to go beyond understanding movement; we are training the ability to recognize changing conditions and adapt movement to interact with situations effectively.

"If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude."~Maya Angelo
08/29/2026

"If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude."
~Maya Angelo

What are your challenges today?
08/27/2026

What are your challenges today?

08/27/2026

This has some important information worth considering—especially when it comes to ADHD and Autism.

At Attitude First Martial Arts Academy, we’ve been working to deepen our understanding of how ADHD and autism can affect attention, communication, sensory processing, learning, movement, and social interaction.

The goal isn’t to simply identify a condition and then lower expectations. In fact, I think that can sometimes do a disservice to the student.

Instead, we want to better understand the individual so we can improve how we teach them.

A student may need information presented differently. They may need more time to process an instruction, more opportunities to move, clearer routines, fewer competing distractions, or another way to demonstrate that they understand.

Different doesn’t necessarily mean less capable. It may mean that our approach needs to become more adaptable.
That is an important responsibility for us as instructors.

Martial arts gives us an incredible environment for developing awareness, coordination, communication, confidence, self-regulation, and adaptability—but only if we are willing to keep learning how to teach the person standing in front of us.

At Attitude First, that is something we are continuing to work on.

Better understanding creates better teaching.
Better teaching creates better opportunities to learn.

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08/25/2026

Developing confidence physically often times helps to develop confidence mentally...

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3530 W Yorkshire Drive
Phoenix, AZ
85308

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+16232535530

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