Kovar's Martial Arts School in Folsom

325-A East Bidwell

Folsom, CA 95630

Elite martial arts training for kids, teens and adults

Kovar's martial arts program blends various styles, including Mixed Martial Arts, Karate, Kenpo, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Kendo, Judo, Taekwondo, and more, catering to diverse interests and providing a well-rounded training experience.

See why parents and students love Kovar's Satori Academy!

Hardeep Rehal

October 7, 2024

Jeremy and Amanda took a very shy 4 year old to wanting to come everyday. The team would even sometimes do private lesson with our son. The culture they create not only encourages kids of all ages but, they also go above and beyond by life skills they teach. 🙏🏽

Sara Aicardi

October 7, 2024

A must if you’re interested in raising a confident, kind and respectful kid. The instructors here are patient, fun and friendly.

Anand Palanisamy

May 6, 2024

We really like Kovar’s Folsom, the coaches are very friendly and knowledgeable. My son says It’s really fun and entertaining for him and he enjoys it a LOT! It has been a positive experience for our family and would definitely recommend to other people!

Susan Muse

April 15, 2024

Our family of four has trained at Kovars for 11 years. My children basically grew up at Kovars and I could not have asked for a better influence than the instructors. Beyond martial arts, they learned many valuable life lessons here.

Michael Putnam

April 12, 2024

Kovar’s Folsom have been truly fantastic. Our two sons love going there and we love seeing them grow and learn. The leader and instructors are all genuinely good people who work hard to make it a fun environment while also instilling discipline and great work ethic into the students. We’ve gone hiking with the school, they routinely hold special events that allow us as parents to drop the kids off in a safe place and enjoy a night out, and they communicate so well with us (and the students). We appreciate them very much.

Dave Nelson

April 11, 2024

I love this place. Great family friendly environment to learn. Spare and bag work every class; true hands on self defense!

Kacee Wilson

April 9, 2024

Kovars has been such an amazing experience for both of my children. It has helped tremendously with their self confidence and self controll. I highly recommend the Kovars location in Folsom .

Clair Stevenson

March 27, 2024

Love this studio! Family friendly setting for all ages, and a healthy dose of discipline mixed with self control. Amanda Berling is an angel, and Shihan Sipes is great with the kids. You'll love this school!

Chermaine Zimmerman

March 20, 2024

This dojo is great with kids and adults alike. My family has been training here for over a year and I am still amazed at how we learn something new every class. Shihan Sipes is the perfect balance of serious and playful while Ms.Burling is so patient and sweet; they definitely make an awesome team! If you are thinking about getting into martial arts check them out you won’t regret it!

Diana Roffman

March 2, 2024

It is a great club. Spent a month with my granddaughter. She attended twice a week and I observed her while there. I Was very impressed with the staff and teaching skills. The teachers greeted everyone, and ready to help the students improve their skills. The knowledge that was shared for handling every day occurances to help them think of positive ways to achieve their goals, was impressive.

Megan Vickers

August 1, 2023

We enrolled at Kovar’s as soon as my son turned 4 and we absolutely love it! My son’s attention span, concentration, and respect have all noticeably improved. Even his teachers at his preschool noticed a change in him after he started at Kovar’s. He loves coming to class and participating in all the fun extra activities that Kovar’s organizes. We have brought several friends to Buddy Day and recommend Kovar’s to all of our friends. Everyone at the Academy seems genuinely invested in my son’s development and success. We love it here and will be here for years to come!

Kevin Koyama

July 31, 2023

My 4 year old son and 6 year old daughter attend classes at this location and absolutely love it! I like the combination of physical and soft skill lessons like listening that are taught and reinforced each session. I also like the convenience of being able to come on the days that work for my schedule vs having a set day. It makes it manageable with a busy work and travel schedule to keep the kids active.

Samone Harris

July 19, 2023

Since my son has started kovars in January, there have been nothing but great things that have came from this experience.. more focus, more respect, more self discipline, and tools for self defense.. each staff member is kind and patient with the kids and know all the kids name on day one. It is a safe and clean space. 10/10 recommend for anybody whose child needs some extra help.

Shankari Arcot

July 13, 2023

Shihan Sipes is a fantastic teacher. He sets boundaries and expectations and my son has grown leaps and bounds. We were recommend to this school by our martial arts teacher who is no longer teaching. We have recommend a lot of our friends here. We can't be happier. And let's not forget Amanda, her service is top notch

Andrey Klyuchka

July 11, 2023

I can't express enough how delighted I am with the experience. The instructors at this studio are exceptional (especially Jeramy!) they are highly skilled in martial arts and incredibly patient and nurturing with the kids. I highly recommend this karate studio to any parent looking to introduce their child to martial arts in a safe and encouraging environment.

Tina Scholz

July 6, 2023

My daughter has been at the Folsom location for the last year and never once have I had to argue the facts that she needed to go to class. She loves learning all the different styles this Dojo and Sensa has to offer.

Khamphay Phongsavath

July 4, 2022

Great school!!!! I did my research along with advices from family who is in Martial Arts school of karate. The teachers and staff are extraordinary!!! My child loves going to this school 5-6 days a week. Very supported and understanding staff and teachers. I can say " to believed is to see if for yourself " Any reviews is not as good as seeing it yourself in person that is the FACT!!!

Explore Our Martial Arts Class Schedule

CLASS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Academy Hours

2:30p – 9:00p

2:30p – 8:00p

9:00a – 12:00p

Junior Classes

Lil' Samurai

3:30p – 4:00p

6:00p – 6:30p

4:30p – 5:00p

5:45p – 6:15p

3:30p – 4:00p

6:00p – 6:30p

4:30p – 5:00p

5:45p – 6:15p

3:30p – 4:00p

11:00a – 11:30a

Junior Beginner

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:00p – 5:45p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:00p – 5:45p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

11:30a – 12:15p

Junior Intermediate

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:00p – 5:45p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:00p – 5:45p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

10:15a – 11:00a

11:30a – 12:15p

Junior Advanced

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

5:00p – 5:45p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

5:00p – 5:45p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

10:15a – 11:00a

Junior Black Belt

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

5:00p – 5:45p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

5:00p – 5:45p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

10:15a – 11:00a

Demo Team (Invitation Only)

11:00a – 12:00p

Birthday Parties

By Appointment

Teen & Adult Classes

Kenpo (All Ranks)

5:00p – 6:00p

7:15p – 8:15p

7:00p – 8:00p

5:00p – 6:00p

7:15p – 8:15p

7:00p – 8:00p

5:00p – 6:00p

9:00a – 10:00a

Black Belt

5:00p – 6:00p

7:15p – 8:15p

7:00p – 8:00p

5:00p – 6:00p

7:15p – 8:15p

7:00p – 8:00p

5:00p – 6:00p

9:00a – 10:00a

Krav Maga Beginner

6:15p – 7:15p

Krav Maga Intermediate

7:15p – 8:15p

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

11:30a – 12:30p

8:00p – 9:00p

11:30a – 12:30p

8:00p – 9:00p

11:30a – 12:30p

CLASS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Academy Hours

2:30p - 8:00p

Junior Classes

Lil' Samurai

3:30p - 4:00p

5:00p - 5:30p

3:30p - 4:00p

5:00p - 5:30p

3:30p - 4:00p

Juniors (White - Green belt)

4:15p - 4:55p

3:30p - 4:10p

4:15p - 4:55p

3:30p - 4:10p

4:15p - 4:55p

Juniors (Purple - Brown belt)

5:00p - 5:40p

4:15p - 4:55p

5:00p - 5:40p

4:15p - 4:55p

Junior Black Belt

6:45p - 7:45p

Teen & Adult Classes

Teens All Ranks

6:45p - 7:45p

5:45p - 6:45p

6:45p - 7:45p

5:45p - 6:45p

6:00p - 7:00p

Adults All Ranks

5:45p - 6:45p

6:00p - 7:00p

Adult and Teens Black Belt

6:45p - 7:45p

Misc

Black Belt Prep

5:00p - 6:00p

CLASS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Academy Hours

2:30p – 8:30p

2:30p – 7:30p

9:00a – 1:00p

Junior Classes

Lil' Samurai

3:30p – 4:00p

5:45p – 6:15p

6:15p – 6:45p

3:30p – 4:00p

5:45p – 6:15p

6:15p – 6:45p

3:30p – 4:00p

11:30a – 12:00p

Junior
(White – Gold)

5:45p – 6:30p

3:30p – 4:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

3:30p – 4:15p

4:00p – 4:45p

10:00a – 10:30a

Junior
(Orange - Blue)

5:00p – 5:45p

5:45p – 6:30p

6:30p – 7:15p

3:30p – 4:15p

4:15p – 5:00p

6:45p – 7:30p

5:00p – 5:45p

5:45p – 6:30p

6:30p – 7:15p

3:30p – 4:15p

4:15p – 5:00p

6:45p – 7:30p

4:00p – 4:45p

10:00a – 10:30a

10:45a – 11:30a

Junior
(Red - Advanced Brown)

4:15p – 5:00p

5:00p – 5:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

4:15p – 5:00p

6:45p – 7:30p

4:15p – 5:00p

5:00p – 5:45p

6:30p – 7:15p

4:15p – 5:00p

6:45p – 7:30p

4:45p – 5:30p

10:45a – 11:30a

Junior (Black Belt)

4:15p – 5:00p

5:00p – 5:45p

7:30p – 8:30p

4:15p – 5:00p

5:00p – 5:45p

7:30p – 8:30p

6:30p – 7:30p

9:00a – 10:00a

Junior Black Belt Prep

5:30p – 6:30p

Birthday Parties

12:30p - 2:00p

Teen & Adult Classes

All Ranks

7:15p – 8:15p

7:30p – 8:30p

7:15p – 8:15p

7:30p – 8:30p

6:30p – 7:30p

9:00a – 10:00a

Black Belt

5:00p – 5:45p

Black Belt Prep

5:30p – 6:15p

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

8:15p – 9:00p

CLASS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Academy Hours

3:00– 8:30p

3:00p – 8:30p

3:00p – 7:30p

8:30a – 12:00p

Junior Classes

Lil’ Samurai
(all ages)

3:30p – 4:00p

5:30p – 6:00p

4:15p – 4:45p

5:30p – 6:00p

3:30p – 4:00p

5:30p – 6:00p

4:15p – 4:45p

5:30p – 6:00p

3:45p – 4:15p

11:15a – 11:45a

Juniors Beginner (White – Gold)

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

3:30p – 4:15p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

3:30p – 4:15p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:15p – 5:00p

10:30a – 11:15a

Juniors Intermediate (Orange - Blue)

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

3:30p – 4:15p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

3:30p – 4:15p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:15p – 5:00p

10:30a – 11:15a

Junior Advanced (Red – Adv Brown Belt)

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:45p – 5:30p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:45p – 5:30p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:15p – 5:00p

10:30a – 11:15a

Juniors Black Belt

4:00p – 4:45p

6:45p – 7:30p

4:45p – 5:30p

6:45p – 7:30p

7:30p – 8:15p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:45p – 7:30p

4:45p – 5:30p

6:45p – 7:30p

7:30p – 8:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

9:00a – 9:45a

Sparring/ Grappling

7:30p – 8:15p

5:00p – 5:45p

11:15a – 11:30p

Demo Team (Invitation Only)

6:30p – 7:30p

11:45a – 12:45p

Birthday Parties

By Appointment

Teen & Adult Classes

Teens/Adults

4:45p – 5:30p

6:45p – 7:30p

7:30p – 8:15p

4:45p – 5:30p

6:45p – 7:30p

7:30p – 8:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

9:00a – 9:45a

Sparring/ Grappling

7:30p – 8:15p

5:00p – 5:45p

TNT Leadership Training (Invitation only)

7:30p – 8:15p

9:45a – 10:30a

11:45a – 12:45p

Family Training Classes

9:45a -10:30a

Academy Hours

3:00p – 9:00p

3:00p – 8:30p

3:00p – 9:00p

3:00p – 8:30p

3:30p – 8:00p

9:00a – 11:30a

Junior Classes

Lil' Samurai (Parent Participation)

3:30p – 4:00p

4:00p – 4:30p

Lil' Samurai (Independent)

3:30p – 4:00p

5:30p – 6:00p

3:30p – 4:00p

5:30p – 6:00p

4:00p – 4:30p

10:00a – 10:30a

Junior Beginners (White-Gold)

5:30p – 6:15p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:45p – 7:30p

5:30p – 6:15p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:45p – 7:30p

4:30p – 5:15p

10:30a – 11:15a

Junior Intermediate (Orange-Blue)

5:30p – 6:15p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:00p – 4:45p

4:45p – 5:30p

5:30p – 6:15p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:00p – 4:45p

4:45p – 5:30p

4:30p – 5:15p

10:30a – 11:15a

Junior Advanced (Red-Adv. Brown)

4:00p – 4:45p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:45p – 5:30p

4:00p – 4:45p

6:15p – 7:00p

4:00p – 4:45p

4:30p – 5:15p

10:30a – 11:15a

Junior Black Belt

4:00p – 4:45p

7:30p – 8:15p

4:00p – 4:45p

7:30p – 8:15p

Junior Sparring

11:15a – 11:30a

Junior Jiu Jitsu

4:45p – 5:30p

Junior Black Belt Prep

5:15p – 6:15p

Demo Team (Invitation Only)

5:15p – 6:15p

TNT (invitation only)

4:30p – 5:15p

Birthday Parties

By Appointment

Teen & Adult Classes

Teen (White-Adv. Brown)

4:45p – 5:30p

6:15p – 7:00p

9:00a – 10:00a

Teen (Black Belt)

6:00p – 7:15p

7:30p – 8:15p

6:00p – 7:15p

7:30p – 8:15p

6:15p – 7:00p

9:00a – 10:00a

Adults (White-Adv. Brown)

7:00p – 8:00p

6:00p – 6:45p

7:00p – 8:00p

6:00p – 6:45p

6:15p – 7:00p

9:00a – 10:00a

Adults (Black Belt)

6:00p – 7:15p

6:15p – 7:00p

9:00a – 10:00a

Adult Jiu Jitsu

8:00p – 9:00p

Teen/Adult Open Mat

6:45p – 7:30p

Teen/Adult
Black Belt Prep

7:15p – 8:15p

Teen/Adult TNT (invitation only)

7:15p – 8:15p

Academy Hours

3:00p – 7:30p

3:00p – 7:00p

Junior Classes

Lil’ Samurai (all ages)

4:00p – 4:30p

5:15p – 5:45p

4:30p – 5:00p

6:00p – 6:30p

4:00p – 4:30p

5:15p – 5:45p

4:30p – 5:00p

6:00p – 6:30p

4:30p – 5:00p

Juniors (Beginners)

4:30p – 5:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:15p – 6:00p

4:30p – 5:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:15p – 6:00p

5:00p – 5:30p

Juniors (Intermediate)

4:30p – 5:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:15p – 6:00p

4:30p – 5:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:15p – 6:00p

5:00p – 5:30p

5:30p – 6:00p

Juniors (Advanced)

4:30p – 5:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:15p – 6:00p

4:30p – 5:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:15p – 6:00p

5:30p – 6:00p

Birthday Parties

By Appointment

Teen & Adult Classes

Teens/Adults/Jr. Black Belts

6:30p – 7:30p

6:00p – 6:30p

Academy Hours

10:00a – 11:00a

2:30p – 9:00p

3:30p – 9:00p

10:00a – 11:00a

2:30p – 9:30p

3:30p – 9:00p

2:30p – 7:00p

8:00a – 12:00p

Lil' Samurai Classes

Lil' Samurai Beginner

2:45p – 3:15p

4:15p – 4:45p

2:45p – 3:15p

4:15p – 4:45p

Lil' Samurai Intermediate

2:45p – 3:15p

5:45p – 6:15p

5:00p – 5:30p

2:45p – 3:15p

5:45p – 6:15p

5:00p – 5:30p

2:45p – 3:15p

Junior Classes

Junior (All Ranks)

3:30p – 4:10p

5:45p – 6:25p

3:30p – 4:10p

5:45p – 6:25p

3:30p – 4:10p

10:00a – 10:40a

Junior (White-Green)

3:30p – 4:10p

5:00p – 5:40p

3:30p – 4:10p

5:00p – 5:40p

Junior (Purple-Adv Brown)

3:30p – 4:10p

4:15p – 4:55p

5:00p – 5:40p

3:30p – 4:10p

4:15p – 4:55p

5:00p – 5:40p

Junior (Black Belt)

4:15p – 4:55p

7:30p – 8:15p

4:15p – 4:55p

7:30p – 8:15p

4:15p – 5:00p

9:00a – 9:45a

Junior Black Belt Prep

5:15p – 6:00p

Demo Team Practice

10:45a – 11:30a

Birthday Parties

By Appointment

Teen & Adult Classes

Teen/Adult (All Ranks)

7:15p – 8:00p

6:30p – 7:15p

7:15p – 8:00p

6:30p – 7:15p

4:15p – 5:00p

9:00a – 9:45a

Teen/Adult (1st + Adv Degree Black Belt)

7:30p – 8:15p

9:00a – 9:45a

Adult (All Ranks)

6:30p – 7:15p

8:00a - 8:45a

6:30p – 7:15p

8:00a - 8:45a

Teen/Adult Black Belt Prep

8:00p – 9:00p

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

8:15p – 9:15p

TNT (Invitation Only)

11:45a – 12:30p

CLASS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Academy Hours

2:30p – 9:45p

2:30p – 9:00p

2:30p – 9:45p

2:30p – 9:30p

2:30p – 8:00p

8:30a – 12:00p

Junior Classes

Lil’ Samurai (All Ranks)

3:45p – 4:15p

2:45p – 3:15p

3:15p – 3:45p

3:45p – 4:15p

2:45p – 3:15p

3:15p – 3:45p

4:30p – 5:00p

10:15a – 10:45a

10:45a – 11:15a

Lil’ Samurai (Beginner)

5:45p – 6:15p

Lil’ Samurai (Advanced)

6:15p – 6:45p

Junior (All Ranks)

6:45p – 7:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

3:00p – 3:45p

6:45p – 7:30p

3:45p – 4:30p

5:00p – 5:45p

9:30a – 10:15a

Junior Beginner & Intermediate (White – Blue)

4:15p – 5:00p

6:00p – 6:45p

4:15p – 5:00p

6:00p – 6:45p

Junior Intermediate & Advanced (Orange – Adv. Brown)

5:15p – 6:00p

Junior Advanced & Black Belt (Red – Jr. Black Belt)

5:00p – 5:45p

Junior Black Belt

4:30p – 5:15p

Birthday Parties

By Appointment

Teen & Adult Classes

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

8:30p – 9:30p

11:15a – 12:15p

Demo Team Practice

7:45p – 8:15p

Teen (All Ranks)

4:30p – 5:15p

Adult (All Ranks)

6:45p – 7:45p

Teen & Adult (All Ranks)

7:30p – 8:15p

5:45p – 6:30p

8:30a – 9:30a

Teen & Adult Black Belt

7:45p – 8:15p

CLASS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Academy Hours

3:30p – 8:00p

Junior Classes

Lil’ Samurai (All Ranks)

4:15p – 4:45p

4:00p – 4:30p

6:00p – 6:30p

4:15p – 4:45p

4:00p – 4:30p

6:00p – 6:30p

4:15p – 4:45p

Junior Beginner (White – Gold)

3:30p – 4:10p

5:30p – 6:10p

4:30p – 5:10p

6:30p – 7:10p

3:30p – 4:10p

5:30p – 6:10p

4:30p – 5:10p

6:30p – 7:10p

5:30p – 6:10p

Junior Intermediate (Orange – Blue)

3:30p – 4:10p

4:45p – 5:30p

5:30p – 6:10p

4:30p – 5:10p

6:30p – 7:10p

3:30p – 4:10p

4:45p – 5:30p

5:30p – 6:10p

4:30p – 5:10p

6:30p – 7:10p

3:30p – 4:10p

Junior Intermediate (Red - Advanced Brown)

3:30p – 4:10p

4:45p – 5:30p

5:30p – 6:10p

4:30p – 5:10p

6:30p – 7:10p

3:30p – 4:10p

4:45p – 5:30p

5:30p – 6:10p

4:30p – 5:10p

6:30p – 7:10p

Birthday Parties

By Appointment

Teen & Adult Classes

Teen (All Ranks)

6:15p – 7:00p

7:15p – 8:00p

6:15p – 7:00p

7:15p – 8:00p

6:15p – 7:00p

Meet our team at Folsom

Jeramy Sipes

Academy Manager

Programs for all ages

Kids

Ages 4 to 12

Our kids martial arts program is second to none and has been voted Sacramento’s Top Martial Arts school for over a decade in the Sacramento A-List. Youth classes are broken up into two age groups - Lil' Samurai (Ages 4-7) and Juniors (Ages 8-12).

Kids Classes

boy in boxing gloves and guarding stance

Teens

Ages 13 to 17

Kovar's Teen Program helps your young adult manage the stresses of school and teenage life. Our classes are a safe space for your teen to have fun and be themselves while developing life skills and good judgment through mental and physical skill-building exercises.

Teen Classes

Adults

Ages 18+

Take charge of your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Gain powerful self-defense skills in a supportive atmosphere. Enhance focus and perseverance for success in business. Develop attributes that positively impact both your own life and that of your children.

Adult Classes

Looking for other Martial Arts styles?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you learn real-life strategies for bringing your opponent to the ground, so that you can neutralize the attacks of larger, stronger assailants no matter their size.

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Krav Maga

Learn the battlefield-tested techniques military personnel and law enforcement agents use to handle confrontation. Krav Maga makes you stronger and faster in a short time.

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