(740) 499-7399811 N. Houk Rd., Delaware Ohio
Serving Delaware, Ostrander, Radnor, Sunbury & Marion
EmpowerMartial Arts
About Us

Building Confident People Since 2014

Empower Martial Arts has called Delaware home since 2014.Get to know the coach, the mission, and the community behind it.

Our Story

Where Empower Began

Empower Martial Arts opened its doors in Delaware in 2014, founded by Coach Dave Williams on one simple belief: that martial arts is one of the most powerful ways to build confident, focused, and disciplined people. What began as one coach's mission has grown into a community that has trained more than 2,000 students across Delaware, Ostrander, Radnor, Sunbury & Marion.

We teach authentic Martial Arts · Krav Maga the right way, for kids as young as four all the way through adults. Our background-checked, experienced coaches do far more than teach striking. They learn every student's name, celebrate every win, and help each person discover exactly what they are capable of, on the mat and off it.

Young student training at Empower Martial Arts
Coach Dave Williams with his family at Empower Martial Arts in Delaware, Ohio
Meet your Master

Meet Master Williams

Since 2014, Empower Martial Arts has been guided by our founder, a 6th degree black belt master instructor with more than 25 years of experience. His passion for martial arts shapes everything we do, from the way we teach to the way we build community.

A proud district champion, he brings real competitive experience and discipline into every class, inspiring students ages 4 and up to reach their own potential.

Outside the dojo, he is a devoted husband and father of three, bringing the same dedication to his family that he brings to our school community.

His vision is simple: to be a shining light and positive role model in our community, helping build tomorrow's leaders one student at a time.

2014Year established
2,000+Students trained
4.9 ★★★★★62 Google reviews
What we stand for

The Empower Standard

A black belt is earned in the small habits, not the big moments.These are the values every Empower class is built on.

Respect

Everything starts with respect: for yourself, for your training partners, and for your coaches. It is the first thing we teach.

Discipline

Showing up, working hard, and following through. The habits built on the mat carry straight into school, work, and home.

Confidence

Our students stand taller, speak up, and meet challenges head-on, with a calm, focused mindset that follows them everywhere.

Community

We are a community, not just a gym. Every age, every background, and every goal is welcome here, and nobody trains alone.

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"Empower Martial Arts has been an amazing additional to our weekly routine. The structure of the ATA program as well as the leaders at this location are truly second to none. The entire Empower family has made us feel like part of their family and we are so very grateful for that."

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