All Ages
Individual
Martial Arts
Master the Art
The complete empty-hand martial arts education. Progress from White Belt through Black Belt and beyond — mastering combat, forms, and self-defense within a structured progression system.
The Problem
Most martial arts programs teach a fragment.
They never teach the whole art.
Style Tunnel Vision
Most schools teach a single style with a narrow curriculum. You learn one approach to combat and miss the complete picture — the stances, forms, weapons, and self-defense that make a well-rounded martial artist.
No Structured Progression
Most programs plateau after a few belt levels. Students run out of new material and stagnate. A complete system needs documented requirements at every level — from white belt fundamentals through advanced mastery.
The Journey Ends at Black
Most schools treat Black Belt as the finish line. At BMA, it's the beginning of mastery. Post-Black Belt curriculum continues through 5th Dan with advanced forms, teaching certifications, and weapon specializations.
The Blackstone Individual program was built to be the complete empty-hand system — combat, forms, self-defense, and conditioning unified under one structured curriculum, from the very first class through master-level certification and beyond.
Six Disciplines. One System.
What's Included
Every membership unlocks the complete empty-hand curriculum — six interconnected disciplines that build on each other across every belt level.
Warm Ups
Stretching, conditioning, and preparation for every session
Basics
Stances, strikes, blocks, kicks, and hand positions
Forms
Solo and paired kata for every belt level
Self-Defense
Grabs, knife/club, multiple attackers, rope, cane
Combat
One steps, three steps, five steps, modified dynamic
Falls & Rolls
Break falls, shoulder rolls, cart wheels, dive rolls
“The foundation and framework for all styles and methods.”
Every drill, form, and technique is documented with video instruction. Over 980 exclusive training videos and growing.
Structured Progression
The Path from White to Black — and Beyond
Every belt level has specific, documented requirements. You always know exactly where you are and what mastery looks like at the next level.
White → Yellow
BeginnerStances, kicks, first form, weapon basics (Bo, Nunchucks, Tonfa)
Yellow → Orange
BeginnerBlocks, self-defense against grabs, Kama & Sai introduction
Orange → Green
Low IntermediateAdvanced kicks, strikes, combat one steps, weapon forms
Green → Blue
Low IntermediateJump kicks, spinning kicks, three & five step combat
Level 1 InstructorBlue → Purple
High IntermediateKnee strikes, rolls & falls, sweeps & throws, weapon self-defense
Purple → Brown
High IntermediateAdvanced hand positions, jump spinning kicks, throws
Level 2 InstructorBrown → Red
AdvancedDynamic combat, multiple attacker defense, advanced weapon forms
Red → Black
AdvancedFlying kicks, rope defense, full dynamic combat
Black Belt1st Dan → 5th Dan
Post Black BeltCane defense, advanced forms, teaching mastery
Master Instructor6th through 10th Dan are awarded by the Black Belt Council for continuous dedication, self-refinement, and contributions to society.
From Practitioners
Students Who Walk the Path
The depth of the curriculum is what keeps me coming back. From empty hand to five traditional weapons, every belt level challenges me in new ways. This isn't watered-down martial arts — it's the real thing.
Training with BMA from overseas has been seamless. The community stretches across 11 countries and you really feel that connection. The sense of community gives everything deeper meaning.
Membership
One Membership.
The Complete System.
Your subscription includes the full Individual Martial Arts curriculum plus access to all BMA programs — Weapons, Fitness, Youth Cadet, and more.
Annual
$22.92/mo equivalent
- Core empty-hand curriculum
- Universal & Traditional Weapons
- Cadet/Youth program access
- Fitness program access
- Belt progression tracking
- Community access
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- Core empty-hand curriculum
- Universal & Traditional Weapons
- Cadet/Youth program access
- Fitness program access
- Belt progression tracking
- Community access
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Common Questions
Blackstone Martial Arts is a comprehensive system that draws from multiple martial traditions — not a single style. The curriculum includes empty-hand techniques (strikes, kicks, blocks, forms), self-defense, combat drills, and structured conditioning. It's designed to be the foundation and framework for all styles and methods.
None at all. Every student begins at White Belt on day one. The curriculum is structured so each belt level builds on the previous one — from basic stances and strikes through advanced forms, weapons, and self-defense. The system works whether you're a complete beginner or have years of prior training.
The timeline depends entirely on your dedication and training frequency. The curriculum is self-paced — you progress by demonstrating mastery, not by attending a set number of classes. What matters is that every belt level has specific, documented requirements, so you always know exactly what's expected.
Weapons training is available as a separate program. The Individual Martial Arts curriculum focuses on empty-hand technique — combat, forms, self-defense, falls & rolls, and conditioning. Visit the Weapons program page for details on our five traditional weapons systems.
Your Path to
Mastery Starts Now
The complete empty-hand martial arts system — combat, forms, self-defense, structured belt progression, and a community that spans the globe. Everything you need, nothing held back.