AK Martial Arts & Fitness, Inc.
Martial Arts Classes – In Person and on Zoom
We offer a Hybrid model that includes a full online class schedule and in-person classes. Learn more about us to see how our flexible options can benefit you.
- Online classes are available 5 days a week and are all live, instructor led classes.
- In person classes are provided 3-4 times per week at local parks and other venues.
- Our extensive video library is available for members to use for at home practice.
Want to learn more about us, please call or text us at 760-828-7165.
More about us
Martial Arts & Fitness is a local, family owned business. We provide fitness, sport and martial arts training for all ages and capabilities. Our fitness routines include traditional martial arts, speed, agility and quickness training. We offer many years of experience and accredited instruction in the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do.
Certifications and Associations
We are proud that our do jang is accredited and instructors certified with the Martial Art Masters Alliance. All of our Instructors must meet stringent requirements and re-certify twice a year in front of an official Testing Board. Our rigorous certification process speaks volumes about us.
Camps – We have camps available! Please check on our camp page or give us a call at 760-828-7165.
Sa Bom Nim Gilvey and Sa Bom Nim Estes are Board Members of the Martial Arts Professional Schools of San Diego (MAPS). MAPS has 10 locations in San Diego and it is dedicated to providing quality martial arts training and effective community service to San Diegans and non-profit organizations.
We require that all of our employees have active certification with the American Heart Association in CPR for Adults, Children and Infants, First Aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and we are equipped to handle first aid needs. This requirement highlights our commitment to safety, a key aspect when learning about us.
AK Martial Arts & Fitness is a local community leader, donating our time, money and effort to support local public schools and charities in need. If you are interested in having us donate time, materials or events, please contact us at 760-828-7165.
AK Martial Arts & Fitness works with local businesses, public servants and military to provide discounted access to our classes via our Corporate Partner Program. Qualcomm and IT4Everyone are just two of the local businesses that take part in this program. If you are a local business that would like to find out more about what we can offer you and your employees, please contact us at 760-828-7165.
This is Lakshmi Malepati...I am are training from Akkarate since 2016...one of the best school's in carlsbad...for learning Tang Soo Do Martial art ..it is a really good school for beginners and who wants to learn martial arts for years too...all our instructors are so polite and respectful for everyone in the school regardless their belt rank..It is really best school for people who wants to learn martial arts as a family too...It has flexible times for working and no working especially Adults ,kids and teens, With inperson and online classes..
The instructors are knowledgable and caring; they are great role models for the younger kids. They are amazing.
The owners are committed to offer an excellent program and have created a community that respects and appreciates them.
There is not any other studio like AK Martial Arts. They offer a variety of classes that can help with many families needs.
There is a community of parents that have been friends for many years and we value being part of it.
Well, AK Martial arts isn’t like that. They are month to month. That was a big plus for us since we weren’t sure at the time if we are going to need to relocate the following year. What I didn’t realize at the time was what a fantastic philosophy AK uses towards its students. The first thing that we noticed with our kids was a literal transformation of behavior- suddenly, our unruly, screaming kids were much more well behaved at home. My kids actually respond to me with a “Yes Sir!” now more often then not- can you believe that?
I really feel the staff at AK Martial arts are terrific people that truly care about their students. Plus they offer more than just teaching your kids “karate”. There’s all sorts of different “camps” offered, parent nights out, safety training, seasonal events, an agility class and more. And probably the most important statement I can make in favor of AK Martial arts and why you would want to enroll your children: my kids never want to miss a single day. They are basically there six days a week, usually two classes per day. Not because they are forced to go, because they absolutely love being there.
Update July 13, 2019: We are spending the morning here at Alga Norte Park with all the AK families having a terrific time. The instructors create such a great environment for the kids and they love coming to class day after day. No burnout! Great experience for entire family!
Yes, we have testing that happens every 3 months. Beginners will test every test cycle until the get to red belt when they will test every 6 months (if they are ready). Only students that are ready based on time in their rank, class attendance and curriculum mastery are invited to test. If a student fails a test, the test fee is refunded.
Another cost is sparring gear. Every student that gets to orange belt (about 6 months in) is required to have their own set of sparring gear. The gear will last until they grow out of it.
Other fees include uniforms, t-shirts etc.
Master Estes is in charge of all the in person classes. He is a 6th dan with over 20 years teaching experience. We also have two certified instructors that are 22 years old that have been training with us since they were 4-5 years old. We have a training program for instructors where they start helping in classes when they are red belts (about 2 years into their training). They continue to train as instructors until they reach black belt when they can become certified instructors.
We teach a standing martial art called Tang Soo Do from Korea. We teach all the basic kicks, blocks and strikes as well as self defense, forms (kata) and non-contact sparring. We start with a warmup of various coordination drills followed by pad work and then split into smaller groups to work on the other elements of the curriculum. We end with a fun game.
We teach ages 5 and older. We have our Tiger program for ages 5-7 and then our Dragon program for ages 8+.
For Tigers the minimum is 1 class per week. For Dragons, Teens and Adults, we recommend a minimum of 2 classes per week to maintain progress through the belt system. To make it easier, we offer indoor, outdoor and zoom (not boring like a math class!) classes.
We do not use long term contracts. We offer either a month to month agreement or class packs. We do offer a discount if you pay for a year in full but if you do not complete the year, we pro-rate a refund for the unused portion.
Yes! We are part of the Martial Arts Masters Alliance. Our instructors and our facility are re-certified regularly by the Alliance steering committee.
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