Our Story
A Family Dojo, Not A Franchise.
American Martial Arts Academy has been teaching since 1985 and serving Magnolia families for more than 20 years. We are family-owned, and you will see the same instructors on the mat every week — people who know your child's name, their goals and their struggles.
Founder & Chief Instructor
Jeff Schlett
5th Degree Black Belt · 50 Years On The Mat
Jeff holds black belts in Taekwondo under Jhoon Rhee, American Karate and Kenpo. Over five decades he has trained thousands of kids, parents and adults. He still teaches classes personally and meets every new family on day one.
His coaching philosophy is simple: mentor, never intimidate. Kids should leave every class a little prouder than they walked in.
What We Stand For.
Respect First
Bow in, bow out. Respect on the mat becomes respect at home.
Earned Progress
Belts mean something. Every stripe is tested and deserved.
Family Culture
Parents on the bench, kids on the mat, everyone welcome.
Real Skills
Self-defense that works, taught safely and patiently.