Falcon 1 Karate

Welcome to Falcon 1 Karate, where we believe that the journey to mastering karate is a path to personal growth and self-discovery. For over 40 years, we have been serving the Tuscaloosa and Northport areas, providing outstanding martial arts instruction to children as young as three, teenagers, and adults. Our mission is to help our students develop essential life skills such as discipline, respect, and perseverance, enabling them to lead confident, focused, and successful lives.

Core Teachings

At Falcon 1 Karate, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students above all else. Our self-defense curriculum is grounded in the seven core concepts that will empower our students to protect themselves and others. These concepts include striking, kicking, blocks, stances, falls, rolls, and releases, and are taught using practical, dynamic, and tested strategies that are easy to learn and apply. Our program is designed to teach our students how to make good choices, work hard, and make every day special.

Karate in Tuscaloosa and Northport

Falcon 1 Karate is proud to offer our services to the Tuscaloosa and Northport communities. We are committed to providing high-quality martial arts instruction to local elementary and preschools, including Rock Quarry, Verner, ACA, Holy Spirit, Tuscaloosa Academy, Arcadia, and First Presbyterian Preschool. Our main facility is located on McFarland Blvd in Northport, where we welcome students of all ages and abilities to join our community.

Classes

We offer a variety of classes to cater to the needs of our students. Our preschool program is designed to help young children develop essential life skills such as balance, coordination, body awareness, agility, and self-control in a safe and fun environment. Our youth karate classes focus on teaching life skills such as discipline, respect, and perseverance, and expose students to a full martial arts curriculum that includes not just punches and kicks but the concepts behind self-defense. Our teen/adult karate program aims to provide our students with the tools to feel confident in a self-defense situation, while creating a fun and encouraging environment for all to become better versions of themselves.

Sensei Michael Head and Sensei Michael Lander

Our team of experienced and dedicated instructors is led by Sensei Michael Head, a Third Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate, and Sensei Michael Lander, a Third Degree Black Belt in Isshin-Ryu Karate. Both Sensei Michael Head and Sensei Michael Lander have a passion for teaching martial arts and helping young people fulfill their potential as future leaders of the community. Sensei Michael Head began his martial arts instruction under Master Jon Lee (Rokudan in Isshin-ryu karate) at 15 years old and has been teaching karate lessons to the youth of Tuscaloosa for over a decade.

Join Us Today

We invite you to join the Falcon 1 Karate community and embark on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Our programs are designed to teach our students the practical skills and concepts of self-defense, while also fostering essential life skills such as discipline, respect, and perseverance. We welcome students of all ages and abilities, and offer a variety of classes to cater to your needs. Contact us today to schedule a visit and begin your martial arts experience at Falcon 1 Karate!