About Schilz Martial Arts
Schilz Martial Arts, located in Lafayette, Colorado, has been serving the community for over 10 years, offering a variety of martial arts and fitness classes suitable for all ages. Owned and operated by Kevin Schilz, who has nearly 15 years of teaching experience, the school emphasizes building personal confidence in its students. The Little Dragons program caters to children aged 4-7, while the Tae Kwon Do Junior program is designed for kids aged 8-13. For adults aged 14 and above, there are programs focused on reality-based martial arts, including Muay Thai, Krav Maga, and kickboxing. Students have praised Mr. Schilz for his patience, kindness, and comprehensive knowledge of martial arts. Many have experienced significant personal transformation, noting improvements in fitness, self-defense skills, and overall confidence. The classes are dynamic, with each session offering new techniques and a supportive community atmosphere. Schilz Martial Arts is highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their martial arts skills or improve their fitness levels in a positive and encouraging environment.
I’ve been taking the kickboxing classes a little over a year now. I was having so much fun that my wife decided to join too. It’s a full body workout where pretty much anybody can succeed. There are highly disciplined, smiling teenagers working next to people pushing sixty (yup, that’s me) and all ages in between. The class is very structured, yet everybody works out at their own pace and intensity. You really don’t notice what the other people in class are doing because you are just working out really hard on your own bag. The classes begin with stretching and end with strength training followed by a core workout. In between are 25 minutes of Mr. Schilz suggesting various punching/kicking combinations. He begins with 3-4 punches/kicks and then adds on to the sequence, so it even works out your short term memory! Every class has different combinations, strength training exercises, and core workouts. Though you always end with the same core exercise – Mr. Schilz does have that one favorite. New to kickboxing? No problem. Mr. Schilz introduces you to the various techniques in 5-10 minutes before your first class. The class is filled with nice, friendly people that just want to smile and get their sweat on. Many will probably come over and say, “Hi”. The environment is encouraging and there is always background music that, well, won’t be found in any elevator or dentist office. The school also teaches Krav Maga, kids Tae Kwon Do, and has regular strength training (an always changing circuit training) sessions. Mr. Schilz is a highly qualified, kind, patient, and motivating instructor. Learning martial arts here would be a positive experience. Hope to see you there!
Mr Schilz has been been so kind and patient with my 10 year old daughter. She has low self esteem and confidence, but now she is learning to work through problems and feelings she might have. Even though we only go twice a week, she has grown a lot and she knows that he will have her back if someone tries to bring her down. He has very strong feelings about bullying and teaches his students to know what it is and how to deal with a bully. We love Mr. Schilz and his son.. They are awesome!!!
I absolutely love Schilz Martial Arts! My son has been going there for 2 years. We were desperately seeking someone other then Mom and Dad to teach our son self confidence, bravery and self respect. We were also seeking out the best place for our son to learn how to stick up for himself and protect himself against bullying. Not only is our son more confident, he is more happy and silly. I also will add he did have a kid try to punch him recently and I asked him “what did you do?” He said I dodged it! Thank You Mr. Schilz for being a wonderful role model and a wonderful teacher to our son, we will always be part of your martial arts Family! See you tomorrow!