Muay Thai Kickboxing

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Traditional Karate

Aerobic Kickboxing

Jeet Kune Do (JKD)

... Beyond the Belt.

Located in New Hampshire's Lakes Region,

Our Features

  • Family friendly atmosphere
  • Welcoming to all ages and ability levels
  • New state of the art training facility
  • Innovative, cutting edge martial arts and mixed martial arts programs
  • Learn 'real life situations' self defense
  • Work with others to hone your skills
  • Each program provides great exercise opportunities
  • Community focused
  • Belt ranking mixed martial arts (MMA) system
  • Individual goal setting
  • Kid's programs that teach practical self defense and school safety

Beyond the Belt is a family focused school teaching the very latest martial arts techniques. Our Adult Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Program is one of the only belt-ranked Mixed Martial Arts programs in the state. We feature Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and traditional Kempo Karate training. Our Martial Arts Leadership Program for children not only teaches valuable Martial Arts techniques and skills, but also life skills, self defense, and character development. Our "Boot Camp" Aerobic Kickboxing Program is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to get in shape or take your cardio fitness to the next level!

Our brand new state of the art facility is near downtown Laconia in the heart of the scenic Lakes Region, and features two training areas for students, a training gym with weight and cardio equipment, and a spacious lobby with stadium seating for parents and friends to watch classes.

Our instructors are experienced and passionate about imparting skills and character to students in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Whether you're looking for yourself or your children, whether you have a black belt or have never set foot in a karate studio before, come visit us at Beyond the Belt and see these martial arts in action!

Recent Blog Posts

Coach Beth's BlogThe Second Self: Setting High StandardsPosted May, Fri 17 2013 to Coach Beth's Blog
As the saying goes, "It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company." Still. Let's think about this.Peer pressure will cause us, our kids,  our friends, and those around us to bend and ...
Coach Beth's BlogThe Two Paths of FearPosted May, Fri 10 2013 to Coach Beth's Blog
Fear is a funny, little, four lettered word that describes an emotion capable of completely destroying your life. Fear is a word that describes white knuckled, heart pounding, frozen solid inability. ...
Coach Beth's BlogBalance, Bike Tires, and Being Your BestPosted May, Fri 03 2013 to Coach Beth's Blog
They say that anything worth doing is worth doing well. However, in a life filled to the brim with things worth pursuing, how can we possibly give our full effort to all these things? Any given day, m...
MMA and Karate NH | Professional martial arts and leadership school | mixed martial arts | muay thai | jiu jitsu | Serving Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Belmont and the Lakes Region of NH