Programs & Classes

Students and enthusiasts of Karate have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives. While still others are concerned about safety and self-defense.

Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, Makoto Karate Academy offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well. Each class begins and ends with Mokuso (meditation) This helps clear your mind so that you can focus on improving yourself during class. This also helps you relax and return to daily life. Warm-ups are also essential before starting class. Warm-ups include stretches that prepare your body for the rigors of class and help prevent injury using various training exercises.

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Shotokan Karate Shotokan is one of the best traditional Japanese Karate Do. Power, speed and timing are essential elements in training along with Discipline.

Atoms This class is designed for 5 to 8 yr olds for Karate and 5 to 10 year olds for Jiu Jitsu. It is these traditional Martial Arts is a fun yet disciplined environment.

Judo Judo has recently been brought to MKA! We are adding during the Jiu Jitsu class!

Jiu Jitsu Jiu Jitsu has been taught at MKA for several years in our MMA program. We blend our Jiu Jitsu with Seishin Ryu Ju Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to give the student the best all around experience. This is a Gi Class

Kickboxing Run by Jasson Wilcox, Kickboxing teaches you not only punching and kicking, but knees and elbow plus clinch work and ring control

Pankration/ MMA Pankration is mixed martial arts or MMA. It includes striking (punches, kicks, knees, elbows, etc) along with takedowns/throws and groundfighting. We have been proud to offer this class since 2003. This is an advanced style of sparring. Semi to full contact and you must have your own gear. You must have minimum of 3 months training in Kickboxing or Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu or Submission Grappling and have Sensei Ed's permission.

Private Instruction Whether you want to fine tune your Kata, get prepared for that test or tournament or your schedule is just too hectic for General Training classes, private instruction might be what you are looking for. Ranging from General Karate-Do curriculum, leaning throws, joint locks and grappling concepts, Self Defense training to personal fitness training, Sensei Ed can create a one on one program suited for your needs!

Cardio and Conditioning Cardio and Conditioning is one of many programs offered at MKA Combat. Call us at (818)999-3680 to get more information about this and other programs we offer.

Open Mat Open Mat is time where student/ fighters can use the facility and not necessarily take class. There is no instruction during these times. These times are when the dojo is open and only on a free mat and not interferring with classes.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions about our programs or would like to know about other programs that may not be listed here.