Strengthen your family’s bond with our unique martial arts program.
We provide a wholesome environment that is fun and rewarding for young children, all the way up to grandparents. Remember, the family that kicks together, sticks together.
If you’re looking for martial arts lessons with a family-friendly environment in Columbia, you’ve come to the right place! Families just like yours all over the Columbia area (and New Bloomfield, Boonville, Moberly areas, too!) are amazed to discover how exciting our martial arts lessons are!
Children gain rock solid self-confidence, build unshakable self-esteem, and hone focus, while adults get fit, improve flexibility and quickly eliminate stress -all at their own pace!
Spend MORE than 5 hours a day on looking at screens: Mobile devices and computers
in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease the #1 cause of death
Don’t get enough time doing aerobic and strength activities
Wish they could to spend higher quality time with their families
Equip them with the tools to succeed in the real world with Rifkin Professional Karate Center.
Rifkin Professional Karate Center teaches martial arts in a family-friendly environment. Our students find the programs produce life-changing physical and mental benefits.
You will find your family relationships becoming stronger and more meaningful. You will perform better, feel better, and be better overall. All you need to do to begin seeing the benefits is to get started! Come and see how powerfully the martial arts training and philosophy will impact your family.
Our martial arts classes have something for everyone in the family. Parents are challenged by the training and children have fun doing cool techniques.
Adults love our classes for getting in shape and gaining fitness. Kids enjoy making new friends and learning how to defend themselves at our school.
Parents are happy with the opportunity to practice in the same class with their children and have experienced stronger relationships with their kids.
One of the best aspects of our program is that every student is treated as an individual and progress at their own rate.
Each student’s progress isn’t measured against other students, but rather against their own previous performance!
So, even students that aren’t as physically fit as the star quarterback of the football team, can have a wonderful experience in our program, and become stronger, fitter and more flexible.
Really, the only way to know if our program is a good fit for you and your family is to try it for yourself!
We have some GREAT WEB SPECIALS, so you can try the program with no strings attached, and see for yourself how the program will benefit you or your whole family.
The great thing about our program is that everyone is treated as an individual.
We have students as young as 3 or 4 and as old as 94!
Since every person is different, the best (and really, ONLY) way to see if our program is a good fit for you is to take advantage of one of our WEB SPECIALS and try it yourself!
I’m 100% confident you’ll have a great time!
We know how busy your life is, so our program is designed for the busy person! Students can make exciting progress by attending classes an average of twice a week.
Some students will want to attend more classes, and that’s great -we have options for that!
We have many of different training options for families depending on your objectives.
Since every student is an individual, we teach to the individual’s level, experience, and abilities. You’ll want to discuss your objectives with the instructor when you take advantage of one of our WEB SPECIALS and come in for your first lesson!
Besides this, we also have separate classes for adults and the finest children’s classes in the area.
First, you will began to see and feel a greater amount of respect for each other.
Second, you will look forward to coming to class and training together.
Third, you will enjoy each step of achievement as you move further and further on your journey toward mastery.
A Shively-Gott2021-01-01Hands down, the staff is amazing! I've seen a noticeable (positive) difference in my child's self esteem since he's been enrolled at Rifkin Karate & he feels like he really belongs. I cannot thank Mr.Rifkin & his staff enough for having such a positive influence on him! I only wish I'd enrolled him sooner.Miles Schroeder2020-10-31Amazing place to train and learn to defend yourself in actual world like situations. Also a great way to work out. Highly recommended.Nalinda Wasala2020-08-27If you are in Columbia, MO area or closer and looking for martial arts for your kids (or yourself), you are looking at the very best & absolutely right place. The program is very high in quality. Master Rifkin delivers what he promises. He is very professional, fully committed and a good role model for the kids. Expectations are high and your kid will learn to work towards reaching a goal, be resilient and persistent. My son has been here for more than 2 years and loves it. I have been in the studio for pretty much every class (prior to COVID-19) and have seen the training and instructions, simply amazing. Once you are there, you’ll know the difference.Brandie Jordan2020-08-03My twins have been seeing Master Rifkin for about 9 months now and the amount of confidence I have seen in them is staggering. If you're looking to add to your child's confidence and self defense at the same time, I HIGHLY recommend RPKC for this. Well worth it. My twins love going to karate every week.Chris Eidson2020-06-05Very professional while still being a very caring staff. Rifkin is an excellent instructor and our 11 year old daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time here.Jason Oliver2020-06-04I dont often give 5 stars but this facility and its staff are truly there for the students always. Yes it's pricey compared to some others but the respect and results speak volumes about the owner and his ways, making the cost more than affordable.Amy Pescaglia2020-06-01My son is getting great instruction at Rifkin Karate Center. Once the COVID crisis hit, I wasn’t sure what would happen. Master Rifkin quickly put all classes online for easy to access, while the studio formulated a plan for return. I am so impressed with what they are doing. Online or in person classes so we each have options or backup plans. Temp checks, masks and hand sanitizer are used and a limited number of people are allowing in the building at a time. I feel that he is looking out to keep everyone safe and engaged at the same time.Jeff Markowski2020-04-17During the COVID-19 stay at home order, our son is using the virtual, private lessons and they are beneficial both physically and emotionally. These lessons help him stay in shape, in practice and mentally connected to the discipline. They are helping him stay on track, and motivate him to practice every day. I highly recommend these virtual lessons.Shawn Mccoy2020-04-16Master Rifkin has been teaching my son for over two years now and this review is long overdue. I wouldn't consider taking him anywhere else. The growth I have seen has been amazing to watch and I attribute it to the skill that Master Rifkin has as an instructor. It is of utmost importance to him that his students get the best possible teaching that can be delivered to them, and it shows in his students. Lately, with the social distancing, he has gone to private lessons via zoom and my son has loved it. It has been the highlight of his week and allows for 1 on 1 instruction time ,maintaining the quality that is so important to Master Rifkin. I highly recommend the virtual training that he is offering right now
If you’re looking for the best Family Martial Arts Lessons in the Columbia area, you’ve come to the right place!
You’ll accomplish all of this and more in our Rifkin Professional Karate Center Family martial arts lessons!