Nominated as the best Martial Arts Academy of Northern Nevada.
THE BEST MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
AWESOME BENEFITS
NO - OBLIGATION TRIAL
SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS (4-7)
√ Learn in a safe and fun environment
√ Increase confidence and develop self discipline
√ Tought by cerfified instructors
√ Improve focuse, coordination and strenght

TEEN & ADULT (13-UP)
√ Learn street-smart self-defemse
√ Develop a healthy self-image
√ Enhance social skills
√ Build strength, flexibility and fitness
THE ACADEMY
Opened in 1995, today ZMA is one of the most professional, well established martial arts academies around.
At ZMA students of all ages learn and achieve self-confidence, concentration, control, respect, and self-discipline in the rich tradition of Martial Arts.
We offer programs in KIDS MARTIAL ARTS, LEADERSHIP, ADULT MARTIAL ARTS, BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU, TAI CHI, AND WOMEN’s SELF DEFENSE for people of all ages and physical levels. We offer a curriculum that is deeply rooted in tradition and balanced with progressive and innovative teaching methods and philosophies.
Martial arts
Our program is a blend of many martial art styles that benefit the body to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and self-discipline. Learn the best of standup techniques with a combination of traditional and modern no nonsense martial arts
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Proven to be the most effective close combat self defense system.
FIGHT BACK PROGRAM
Our unique Self Defense program will teach you how to protect your self against any assailant.
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TESTIMONIALS
I don’t think I have enough praise for this place. I absolutely love the way their structure is. They focus on building confidence by constantly praising good behavior and form. I can really tell that the instructor genuinely enjoys what he does.
My son loves his classes and I’ve noticed him being more active, playing, and more social making new friends. The Xbox & sitting in front of tv are a thing of the past!! I highly recommend!!
I have attended ZMA academy for several years now and am impressed with Sifu Zai’s depth of martial arts experience and his skill and patience as an instructor. I enthusiastically support martial arts training for men and women of all ages, and highly recommend the instructors of ZMA academy instructors.
OUR TEAM

Master Zai
Founder
√ Kimpo Karate Black Belt
√ Tai Kwan do Black Belt
√ Kung Fu Black Sash
√ Tai Chi Black Sash
√ BJJ Brown Belt

Mr Ahmadzai
Instructor
√ ZMA Black Belt
√ Kung Fu Black Sash
√ Muya Thai
√ BJJ
√ MMA

Mr. Creger
Sr. Tai Chi Instructor
√ ZMA Black Belt
√ Kung Fu Black Sash
√ Tai Chi Black Sash
√ Kimpo Karate Black Belt

Mrs. Smith
Tai Chi Instructor
√ ZMA Black Belt
√ Tai Chi Black Sash

Ms. Andriese
Instructor
√ ZMA Red Belt

Ms. Dorn
Instructor
√ ZMA Red Belt
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