Shaolin American Self Defense Academy

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Shaolin American Self Defense Academy Whether you want to get in shape or unleash the warrior within, SASDA has all the training for you. We teach Kenpō Karate.

The instructors at SASDA provide personalized self-defense programs that will accommodate your goals, personality, and lifestyle. Our syllabus blends speed, agility and circular movements of the art of Kung Fu with the harder, more linear, 'striking art' of Japanese Karate to produce an incredibly effective self-defense system. Our students experience the beauty of the traditional Martial Arts and gain a strong sense of DISCIPLINE and CONFIDENCE that are essential for real-life situations. The Academy offers private and group instruction for children, teens, and adults of any age or skill level. Kenpō (拳法)
Kenpō is the name of several Japanese martial arts. The word kenpō is a Japanese translation of the Chinese word “quánfǎ.” This term is often informally transliterated as “kempo.” Kenpō, roughly translated, means “Fist Law.”

ADULTS

Mondays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Tuesdays: 7:00pm - 8:30pm (basics)

Wednesdays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Wednesdays: 8:00pm - 9:00pm (advanced:purple & above)

Thursdays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Fridays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Saturdays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Saturdays: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (technique line)

KIDS (8-12 years)

Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (all ranks welcome)

Mondays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm (advanced)

Wednesdays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (sparring/fighting concepts)

Fridays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (all ranks welcome)

Fridays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm (advanced)

TINY TIGERS (4-7 years)

Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (all ranks welcome)

Thursdays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (sparring)

Saturdays: 10:00am - 11:00am (all ranks welcome)

Our dojo is so much more than a martial arts studio: it’s a community of kind hearted, hard working, and compassionate i...
10/20/2026

Our dojo is so much more than a martial arts studio: it’s a community of kind hearted, hard working, and compassionate individuals.

We were able to share that community this past weekend at the Rio Vista Fall Festival, where local businesses came to raise money for the school while providing family friendly, fun events for all ages to enjoy.

We loved sharing our community with theirs, and hope to continue those conversations soon on the mats. A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported.

If you want something fun to do with the family, please join us tomorrow at the Rio Vista Fall Festival! We will have a ...
10/17/2026

If you want something fun to do with the family, please join us tomorrow at the Rio Vista Fall Festival! We will have a booth and a board breaking station, so stop by and say hi!! 🤙🏼👊🏼

Students getting ready to attack the heavy bags with some sparring drills. Drills help solidify understanding, and they ...
10/14/2026

Students getting ready to attack the heavy bags with some sparring drills. Drills help solidify understanding, and they provide excellent cardio when you put the effort in!

Come visit our booth and break a board!👊🏼
10/13/2026

Come visit our booth and break a board!👊🏼

Karate is a personal journey of self discovery, achievement, and exploration.How has practicing karate helped you unders...
10/06/2026

Karate is a personal journey of self discovery, achievement, and exploration.

How has practicing karate helped you understand yourself better? Share your reflections in the comments.

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Sensei Kari discusses one of our core concepts, effort, with some of our young warriors. Effort means putting in work, b...
10/03/2026

Sensei Kari discusses one of our core concepts, effort, with some of our young warriors. Effort means putting in work, both on and off the mats. Comment below and tell us what EFFORT means to you!

This Tiny Tiger is showing the proper alignment of the flamingo stance before a powerful front kick.  It takes dedicatio...
09/30/2026

This Tiny Tiger is showing the proper alignment of the flamingo stance before a powerful front kick. It takes dedication and hard work for him to fine-tune his kicks.

The triangle represents Mind, Body & Spirit! Individually, we work to perfect this trifecta through our martial arts jou...
09/28/2026

The triangle represents Mind, Body & Spirit! Individually, we work to perfect this trifecta through our martial arts journey. At this past weekend’s test, each student showed growth, with each one having a different aspect to work on.

They were able to successfully bring it all together and earn the next belt on their journey toward black belt. Congratulations!

09/27/2026

This is the seminar snippet of our latest seminar (WE CALL IT KENPO...

Address

4723 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA
91602

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(818) 392-8928

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