Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Premier Colorado Kids Martial Arts School
Full Circle Martial Arts Colorado was founded in 2006 by Dana Paige, a 5th Degree Black Belt with over 22 years of teaching experience. Our mission focuses on developing life skills through martial arts, emphasizing personal growth, healthy emotional development, and community building. We offer a unique curriculum combining Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wushu to create well-rounded martial artists. Our programs cater to youth aged 7 through early adulthood, with specialized classes for homeschool students and women's self-defense. We maintain two locations in Westminster and Fort Collins, Colorado, providing both in-person and virtual training options.Our structured belt progression system includes written tests, physical forms, and sparring components to ensure comprehensive skill development. We emphasize character development alongside technical proficiency, fostering compassion, accountability, and leadership in our students. Our instructors prioritize creating a welcoming environment where students can achieve incremental successes through goal setting and consistent practice. We maintain annual registration and testing fee structures while offering flexible month-to-month enrollment options.
Services
Tae Kwon Do
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Judo
Wushu
Weapons Training
Women's Self Defense
Homeschool Programs
Virtual Classes
Belt Testing
Leadership Development
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 22 years of martial arts instruction experience
- Our curriculum combines multiple martial arts disciplines
- Family-friendly environment with homeschool support
- Flexible month-to-month enrollment options available
- Focus on life skills development alongside martial arts training
Services
Tae Kwon Do
Our core Tae Kwon Do program builds foundational skills through structured belt progression. Students learn traditional forms, sparring techniques, and self-defense applications while developing discipline and physical fitness. The curriculum follows standardized testing requirements with written exams and practical demonstrations at each belt level.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Integrated Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques teach practical self-defense and grappling skills. This component emphasizes ground fighting strategies, positional control, and submission techniques that complement traditional striking methods. Students develop situational awareness and defensive capabilities applicable to real-world scenarios.
Judo
Judo instruction focuses on efficient energy redirection and balance disruption. Students learn controlled throwing techniques, groundwork transitions, and leverage-based defense methods. This discipline enhances body mechanics understanding and improves overall martial arts proficiency through partner drills and controlled practice.
Wushu
Wushu training develops fluid movement patterns and weapon form mastery. Students practice choreographed sequences that enhance coordination, flexibility, and technical precision. This artistic component complements traditional martial arts training by emphasizing movement quality and performance aspects.
Weapons Training
Okinawan-style weapon forms instruction begins at green belt level. Students learn safe handling techniques for bo staff and tonfa while practicing traditional patterns. This advanced training builds focus, control, and historical appreciation for martial arts weaponry through structured form progression.
People
Dana Paige
Owner/Lead Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt with 22+ years teaching experience, founder of Colorado's Premier Kids School in 2006, specializes in youth martial arts instruction, developed integrated curriculum combining multiple disciplines, and holds certifications in Tae Kwon Do, Wushu, and dance.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We primarily teach Tae Kwon Do as our core curriculum, supplemented with techniques from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, and Wushu.
What age groups do you accept?
We accept students aged 7 through early adulthood, with specialized programs for different belt levels and skill development stages.
Do you offer virtual classes?
Yes, we provide Zoom-based virtual classes alongside our in-person training options at both Westminster and Fort Collins locations.
What equipment is required?
Students need a uniform (white for beginners), training book, and specific weapons forms equipment as they progress through belt levels.
Are there testing fees?
Yes, testing fees range from $15 for basic belts to $175 for first-degree black belt testing, with incremental costs for each level.
