Empowering teens to excel through character, confidence and discipline
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See why parents and students love Kovar's Martial Arts!
Steven Zamora
April 10, 2025
My son absolutely loves his karate class! The instructors are patient, encouraging, and really know how to keep the kids engaged while teaching discipline and respect. I've seen such a boost in his confidence and focus since he started. Highly recommend!
Brian Swank
April 9, 2025
Our son recently started at Kovar’s and he is loving it. He is excited for class every week and he loves all of his instructors. He has gained confidence and is staying active!
Theresa Luther
April 3, 2025
Kovar’s has been a very positive experience for my daughter who started the program a couple of months ago. I loved watching her, the students and teachers and learned so much just from observation that I decided to join the program myself! Looking forward to continued training! I would highly recommend this academy to anyone!
Kristen Devereaux
April 2, 2025
When I first heard about Kovars, I was skeptical about sending my children to a dojo that was a chain. Don’t be skeptical and miss out! Kovars has been amazing for my 2 kids. They teach collaboration, self reliance, life lessons, how to protect themselves all while having fun. Shihan Sipes and Ms Berling make the program work providing encouragement, positive energy, and an environment that cares not only for the kids but the families as well! Highly recommend!
Jonathan O'Brien
April 1, 2025
Our kid is thriving here! We can’t praise Shihan (sensei) Jeramy Sipes enough. He’s a gifted educator - he makes learning fun and keeps firm control of the class promoting discipline. We love the belt progression pace and accountability to actually earn the promotion with testing of skills but also behavior at home and school. Our kid has become more physically confident, and emotionally disciplined in all aspects of their life since joining Kovars. It’s become another amazing community in Folsom. Big shout out to Ms Berling, our kids always say “she’s the nicest”
briana sease
March 24, 2025
Love Kovars! The instructors are absolutely amazing. They have taught my kiddo amazing skills and she has gained so much knowledge, respect and confidence since taking their classes. Highly recommend!
Ashi C
March 20, 2025
My son loves the Kovar’s Martial Arts studio. He recently switched the studio to this location and he enjoys going for the camps as well.
Only complain, the equipments are little pricey. Besides that, it’s a great studio for kids.
Donna Bowerman
March 19, 2025
This has been such a good experience all around for my grandson, they not only focus on martial arts but also teach the students life lessons and really care about them as individuals.
Joe Vitale
March 18, 2025
I LOVE this place! I turned 71 in 2024 - yes, 71 years old - and enrolled in MMA classes. It was that or tap dancing. I was into martial arts 50 years ago and thought I'd continue the adventure. The instructor Jeramy is patient, clear, relaxed, articulate and kind. Amanda is a joy, too, and runs the dojo. I've been going twice a week for three months and just earned my Gold Belt. I've never felt judged, though being in my 70s, overweight and out of shape, could be an opportunity for ridicule. Not here. Everyone is supportive. I've gone early and watched Jeramy teach the kids, too. I am in awe of his skill in adapting his teaching to the students before him. Great school. Great instructors. See you there.
Lo Moncè
March 7, 2025
Amazing! I love local fitness and arts! This place was amazing
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Build your teen's potential for a successful future
It's time to give your teen an edge! Our tailored martial arts program for teens offers a range of benefits, including self-defense skills and bullying prevention techniques. Through our experienced instructors, your teen will learn hard-hitting discipline, agility training, and confidence-building skills that will help them achievement and physical fitness.
Your teen’s martial arts journey begins now!
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Looking for a more specific training style?
Specialty classes available at select Kovar's academies.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Available at our Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Roseville, and Natomas Academies
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.
Krav Maga
Available at our Carmichael Academy
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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Improves Physical Fitness
Reduces Stress
Enhances Self-Confidence
Holistic Mind-Body Growth
Teaches Self-Defense Skills
Prevents Bullying
Community and Camaraderie
Curious how martial arts can transform your child's confidence?
Sign up for our trial
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Fill Out The Form
Click any button on this page and complete the 2-minute form.
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Purchase Trial
After submission, you’ll be taken to the checkout page to purchase your trial.
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Schedule Orientation
Once checkout is complete, you’ll be redirected to our scheduling page to book your orientation.
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Attend Your First Class
At orientation, you’ll meet your Program Director, who will share more about Kovar’s and introduce your child to their instructor and classmates.
Looking for a fun and engaging activity that improves your teen's fitness and mental agility?
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of practicing martial arts?
Practicing martial arts offers numerous benefits, including self-defense and improved physical fitness, strength and agility, as well as increased mental focus and discipline. It can also help build confidence and self-esteem while providing a safe environment for learning. For more information, please visit Why Martial Arts?
How often are classes held?
We offer a variety of classes Monday-Saturday. Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 3-9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM-12 PM
For the schedule of classes, please refer to each location page.
What qualifications and experience do your instructors have?
Our instructors boast a wide range of qualifications and experience in various martial arts styles, such as Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo, Eskrima, and Krav Maga. All of our instructors have been carefully trained and certified to ensure that our students receive the highest quality instruction.
Are there self-defense components included in the curriculum?
Self-defense is an integral part of our curriculum. We teach a hybrid of multiple styles of martial arts to provide students with the opportunity to apply self-defense skills against a resisting opponent through live training. Our classes cover five ranges of combat: Weapons, Kicking, Punching, Clinching, and Grappling so that you can be prepared for any situation. Self-defense training is a key benefit to training in the martial arts and you'll get plenty of practice with it in class!
How many classes can you attend per week?
Recommended attendance is 2-3 times per week, however, our programs come with unlimited classes. So you can attend as much or as little as your schedule allows!