Your Spirit Is The True Shield

Dallas academy of martial arts has been a fixture in the Lake Highlands, Dallas area since 1980. Owner Garven Garcia is a guiding force in helping many adults and juniors achieve their goals one belt at a time. Whether it's self-defense, physical or mental fitness or simply to learn something new, martial arts is a great choice. No matter your age we know you have goals. Our mission is to help you achieve them. Whether it's self-discipline, weight loss, more athleticism or better strategies for preparedness on the street, we have the tools in place to prepare you. We offer personally tailored training for juniors, teens and adults, as well as street-ready self-defense classes in a challenging and encouraging atmosphere.

These are the core principles we instill in every young martial artist.

The lessons you learn here stay with you the rest of your life.