bettering the lives of our students through the study of martial arts

We want all of our students to have a healthy mind and body. With our martial arts classes, there is something for everyone!

Increase your confidence

Build better agility and speed

Have a healthy body and spirit

The best martial arts school in the Santa Fe, NM area!

Martial Arts Institute, established in 1987, has continually been a positive influence on the lives of many students. Our members quality of life is being is enhanced by training in Tai Chi, Hapkido, TaeKwonDo and Jiu Jitsu in the Santa Fe, NM area.

Our teaching staff, led by Grandmaster Daniel Walker, is highly trained, professional, motivated, inspirational, and comprehensive in our approach to bettering the lives of our students through the study of martial arts. The martial arts of Tai Chi, Hapkido, TaeKwonDo and Jiu Jitsu, are fun and safe life-skills! Our school is a interactive place of learning and our programs are great for all ages, fitness and skill levels!

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Martial Arts Classes To Punch Up Your Fitness!

Raise your fitness and wellness bar in our martial arts classes where you can experience the ultimate joy of working out and meeting goals with your family members. Each workout is a blast because every class is different, and you get a great workout while having fun. It might be your best chance to continue training at a high level with multiple exercises, motivated peers, and highly skilled coaches. Train to gain ultimate fitness!

Our classes are available

IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL THROUGH ZOOM

Martial Arts Classes To Punch Up Your Fitness!

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Hear what our members are saying

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John Lopez

I have been an adult Taekwondo student at Martial Arts Institute in Santa Fe since 2021. The Taekwondo style taught at our dojang is Moo Duk Kwan, Korean for "School of Martial Virtue", and virtue is highly apparent here. I have never encountered a more positive and encouraging learning environment than Grandmaster Walker's dojang. Meeting him, you will discover a dear soul you wish you had met sooner. All of the instructors and students at Martial Arts Institute are some of the most wonderful people I have ever met. It is a privilege to be a part of this community. I am having so much fun as a student here. Five stars. Come and join us!

Sean McGarrity

Top of the line martial arts instruction.

Kynan Cleverley

Grandmaster Walker explaining the Tao te Ching to a student.

Gaia Richards

I have known and been a student of Grand Master Daniel Walker for over 30 years! There is no better person or martial artist that I know. I highly recommend his school and am privledged to call myself his student. Chun-Ki!

Antoine Hines

Grandmaster Walker, the owner of the Martial Arts Institute, has been an instrumental person, a father figure, in my life for the past 34.5 years. I am always grateful not only for the martial art he has taught me over the years, but also for teaching me wisdom and kindness in my daily interactions with people.

Justin Castillo

Master Walker is an incredible Hapkido Grandmaster instructor! I look forward to going to class every week. If you’re looking for a supportive community and a passionate teacher, I wholeheartedly recommend joining his school.

Carolyn Hollingsworth

So glad I started this. What a surprise that I like it so much. Given my age, it helps my balance. He is very kind, thoughtful and helpful. The martial aspect is great! The people are a good community.

Jan Boyer

Ive been doing martial arts, Karate and jui jitsu, my entire life, but the instruction I received with Grand Master and at the institute was next level! I highly suggest you go check it out!

Tomas Valdez

Master Walker is a great leader to the children. We had to pause our membership and Master Walker ensured to credit us and do right by the membership, which he didn’t have to. He is an excellent business man and a gift to the community.

Margo Moriarty

A fantastic TEAM of experienced and encouraging instructors!

Daniel Ray

Grate Place to train small Dojo but has lots of room for kicking.

Michael Dowlan