We help busy parents build successful children through our super-fun martial arts classes.
What Separates American Martial Arts Academy from the rest?
#1: Our Staff- Our staff is passionate and committed. Our instructors are all full-time staff, dedicated to your family's growth. AMAA has served the community for 25-years, and is family owned and operated.
#2: Our classes - we offer the BEST life-skills karate classes (organized and systemized) in the industry. Our positive, family
05/19/2026
☀️ Last year, our Summer Camp sold out FAST… and spots are already filling up again this year! 🥋
Give your kids a summer full of fun, confidence, martial arts, games, and new friendships at KarateOC Summer Camp
Don’t wait until your preferred week is gone — reserve your spot today!
Sign up here! karateoc.com/camp/
05/12/2026
Another quick favor from our amazing AMAA family 🥋❤️
If you haven’t yet, we’d truly appreciate your support by voting for us again for Best of Placentia!
Vote here:
tinyurl.com/bestkarate/
Thank you for always supporting American Martial Arts Academy — we’re so grateful for this community! 🙌
05/07/2026
🍄✨ Parents’ Night Out goes GALAXY MODE! 🚀
Join us for a fun-filled Mario night with:
🥋 Karate games & activities
🍕 Pizza, drinks & movie
🎮 Mario-themed fun all night!
📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
⚠️ Limited spots available!
Register now: karateoc.com/pno
Your child isn’t ignoring you.
They just weren’t paying attention.
Try this:
“Eyes on me” → eye contact → ONE instruction.
This months life skill: Teamwork!
Check out what KarateOC kids are learning in class this week!
04/23/2026
Most people think karate is just about kicks and punches…
But it’s really where confidence grows, focus gets stronger, and discipline becomes a habit.
Every class is a step toward a stronger, more confident version of your child.
If you’ve been thinking about enrolling them, this is your sign 👇
Try a Free Class!
https://karateoc.com/placentia-trialclass/
Parents ask: “What’s the best age to start martial arts?”
It’s not about age—it’s about the instructor.
We start as young as 3, but only because our team is trained in child development, safety, and how to actually teach kids.
Because not every great martial artist should be teaching—especially kids.
So don’t just ask when to start…�Ask who’s teaching.
Most parents think tournaments are about winning.
They’re not.
They’re about teaching your child how to stand in front of people… and still perform.
That’s confidence.
At some point, every child will have to:
• Speak in class
• Present in front of others
• Handle pressure
The problem?
Most kids don’t practice this until it’s too late.
Tournaments give them a safe place to:
Show up
Feel nervous
And do it anyway
That’s how confidence is built.
Not by avoiding pressure…
But by learning how to handle it early.
If your child struggles with confidence, focus, or speaking up…
This is one of the fastest ways to help them grow.
04/21/2026
Ready to step on the mat and show what you’ve got? 🥋🔥
Compete in techniques (kata), weapons, and sparring — open to all ages and belt levels!
Don’t worry, instructors will be there to guide you every step of the way so you can perform at your best.
Spots are LIMITED — secure yours now and don’t miss out! 👊
Most parents don’t realize this…
They’re only giving attention when their child is doing something wrong.
That’s an emotional overdraft.
If you want your child to listen better, stay more focused, and handle correction without meltdowns…
you need more deposits than withdrawals.
Start here:
• Praise what they do right
• Give physical connection (hugs, high fives)
• Spend 5 minutes of real, undivided time
This is how you build trust—and better behavior follows.
What’s one way you can make a deposit today?
| Monday | 11am - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6:15pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 12pm |