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We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders
& Adults Reach Their True Potential!

Since 2007, STAR Martial Arts has supported students' success through
through self-defense, confidence, & goal-setting skills

574-944-5425

1290 East Ireland Road, Suite X500, South Bend, IN 46614

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Star Martial Arts Owners

Hi, We are Seth and Melanie Birky.

WE KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSING
FINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

At STAR Martial Arts, we are committed to making sure that you are educated and comfortable with our programs and systems before enrolling.  This is why we have every student take a free lesson to train and ask questions with our certified instructors before enrolling into a full program. 

We also offer a money-back guarantee on our trial programs (not that you'll need it!), just in case we aren't able to meet your needs.

We Share & teach The Same Values You Teach At Home.

All our programs at STAR Martial Arts have a strong focus on personal development and lifeskill training.  We understand that the biggest fights our students will face, are going to be with their own choices, lifestyle, and decisions.  For this reason, we work with students of all ages and physical ability to grow in their discipline, confidence, and leadership, along with their physical abilities.

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TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN: SELF DEFENSE & AWARENESS SKILLS FOR THE REAL WORLD

You may have experienced boredom with your usual fitness routine or reached a plateau in your performance or physical fitness results. STAR Martial Arts for adults is the perfect alternative to a boring gym routine, as it helps you develop into your maximum potential both physically and mentally by providing real-life self-defense strategies in a fun, focused environment. 

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Our Facility

• 2,000 Square-Foot Training Facility
• Fully Matted Training Floor for Maximum Safety
• Private Orientation Room for New Students
• Open Seating area for Parents & Spectators
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Fully Stocked Pro-Shop
• Equipped for Special Events Such as Workshops, Parties & Seminars

What Makes Star Martial Arts Different From other
Karate & Taekwondo Schools?

Our instructors are continually educated in child development, safety, and motivational strategies.  It is our mission to provide students with the best possible learning environment

We have instructors & assistants of both genders, ages 7 to 70, so that every student can find a role model to look up to and emulate.   

STAR is certified through the American Taekwondo Association (ATA), the country's largest martial arts organization with over 130,000 active members and over 1 million students trained since 1969.

The Star Martial Arts Promise:

To Train in the
Highest Quality Martial Arts
Program Available

To Focus On
Personal Development
in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs
Accessible & Enjoyable
by People of Any Age

FUN, EXCITEMENT & PREPARATION: MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENTS!

One of the most fun parts of martial arts training is the ability to test your skills by competing in a tournament. Tournaments are not only fun for competitors, but they also become a great social experience for parents as well! STAR students compete in local tournaments against other certified schools, with the goal of increasing their ability, while maintaining a safe envirnoment to learn and grow.  Students advance from Regional, to State, to National & Global levels.  To date, STAR Martial Arts has trained over 20 World Champions! 

  • Seth Birky

    Owner

    6th Degree Black Belt

  • Melanie Birky

    Owner

    6th Degree Black Belt

  • Sarah Merrill

    Sarah Merrill

    Chief Instructor

    4th Degree Black Belt

  • Collin Hartman

    Chief Program Director/Instructor

    2nd Degree Black Belt