Best Self Defense School Elk Grove Near Me

4worldlovers: Looking for a place where you and your kids can be your best self and have fun while doing it? Premier Martial Arts in Elk Grove, CA is a positive place where you can grow your physical strength, but also change your mindset.

4worldlovers: Our premium martial arts training program offers Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Kidsafe Self Defense lessons taught by experienced instructors. Our programs are designed to help students improve their physical fitness, flexibility, and self-defense skills.

Eastern Ways is dedicated to teaching traditional martial arts in a way that is accessible to everyone. Our Chief Instructors, Tai Sifu Hubbard, and Tai Simo Molina are personal students of Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong, President of the Plum Blossom International Federation.

Eastern Ways Martial Arts are the leading provider of Choy Li Fut Kung Fu, Yang style Tai Chi, Kidsafe, Lion Dance, and Dragon Dance lessons in the Sacramento Valley. With schools in Folsom, Elk Grove, and Sacramento, we offer individualized lessons to practitioners of Tai Chi and Kung Fu at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

We are proud members of the Plum Blossom International Federation and take great pride in serving our community through martial arts.

Learn Choy Li Fut Kung Fu. Known for its powerful strikes and kicks

Yang style Tai Chi is known for its enormous health benefits.

My kids have been at this school for two years. Always a positive environment and kids enjoy it. There is so much offered with this being the "whole" Kung fu teachings not parts of it. It is not inexpensive, but no schools are that offer what Eastern Ways does. What is offered is better than other schools overall.

2 years ago This is my son’s second year at Eastern Ways. We are so glad we found this place. Committed, professional and very talented people. My son has learned so much, he is blue sash now, can’t wait to get the black!

A year ago Our daughters gave been training at Eastern Ways for probably 14 years now and still going strong. It has been an amazing journey as they transformed from little girls to these confident, responsible, respectful, talented, and powerful young women. The instructors are supportive role models of professionalism with passion. We got lucky when we picked this place!

4 years ago My husband and I took an introductory class here which was an amazing FREE private lesson. The studio is beautiful, clean, and the instructors we met were warm and welcoming. Mr. Langley actually taught our class and it was obvious that he had extensive training in martial arts as well as teaching tactics. Looking forward to a next time.

2 years ago My wife & I have been training here for over a decade and will say we got lucky! We could have started many other places but did a little research and thought this was a very authentic system with affiliation to the Plum Blossom Association so would be as real as possible. Frankly, they were convenient to our house. Doesn't matter, I'd drive 30 miles to train here! Sifu Lendech and the staff at the Fulton location have helped us in SO many ways. Confidence, technique, proper training, they teach it all. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

A year ago Excellent teachers with an accomplished knowledge of the art and science of Martial Arts. They are all knowledgeable and effective in their ability to teach. In addition, regardless of your skill level, you will be treated with courtesy, respect and dignity. I highly recommend Eastern Ways Martial Arts. You simply cannot go wrong with this dedicated team of Martial Arts teachers. As a former student (I had a significant career change and could no longer pursue the discipline) I can say with confidence that their integrity level is off the charts!

3 years ago I've trained here for almost ten years. The private lesson structure that they use has helped me to become a much better martial artist, much faster that at schools that only have group classes. Of course, there are group classes here as well, so you get the best of both worlds. Come here to train in traditional Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu and/or Tai Chi), which includes a lot of really cool weapons. There is sparring as well, but it is not the main focus at the school.

4worldlovers:
The focus of our Elk Grove martial arts school is on character development, physical fitness, and self-defense, rather than fighting. Our overarching goal is in building our student’s self-esteem.

As soon as you become a martial arts student at KANG Taekwondo, you join a community that works together toward:

In addition, with the explosion of social media and online games, we also emphasize the development of social, interpersonal, and anti-bullying skills that are so critical to success in life.

It’s a tough world out there and we see our job as helping our Elk Grove martial arts students become more competent in dealing with life’s challenges.

We have martial arts programs for all ages, but our specialty is in working with children and families.

For children, our emphasis is on character development, social skills, and physical fitness.

For adults, we focus on the mental and physical benefits of martial arts, including:

Self-defense is a component of all martial arts training, no matter what the style (e.g., karate, taekwondo, kung fu, jiu jitsu). Certainly, that’s the case at KANG Taekwondo. However, we always balance that with instruction on personal safety awareness, anti-bullying skills, and seeking alternatives to conflict.

For us at KANG Taekwondo, the practice of martial arts means respecting each other, encouraging and supporting each other, and celebrating each other’s successes.

4worldlovers: And I'm the owner of VALOR Training Center. When I was a child, I began my martial arts journey and the positive impact it had on my life was remarkable. It was always my dream to someday own my own schools in Stockton & Elk Grove and create an enjoyable environment for students to improve their fitness while building confidence they can carry into their everyday lives. Take advantage of one of our amazing web specials today - join us as we empower ourselves and our community with martial arts!

Whether you are looking for a sports activity for your child or for an alternative from the boring gym fitness routine, martial arts is unlike any other sport because at the core of the training, the emphasis is on personal development. Anyone can begin martial arts - any age, any fitness level.

4worldlovers: We offer multiple ways to train to keep families active and engaged.


Kids have a lot of challenges to navigate in life. As, parents and caretakers there's a lot to cover such as keeping them safe, instilling self confidence, how to handle a conflict, excelling academically, teaching them about making and keeping goals, and recognizing good character in themselves and in the friends they choose.

It’s normal to feel anxious about a child's future and it's ok to have help. We understand every child is unique and grows at different rates. We've seen it all, so no matter your concern we've got a plan for it. Kovar's can guide you in securing your child's future with our 40 year success based Martial Arts program–Your kids will thank you for helping them succeed!

Our martial arts program for kids is second to none and has been voted Sacramento’s Top Martial Arts school for over a decade in the Sacramento A-List by parents just like you. We teach kids practical effective self defense skills along with character development and child safety. Our program increases their physical and mental skills making them more confident and safer and less likely to become targets of bullying or other predators.


We specialize in addressing challenges teens face and the importance of setting goals. Students learn to focus and persevere which leads to confidence and success in school, at home, in other sports, and in life. Our students learn how handle bullying and stop it quickly. Our program provides cross training benefits to students playing sports by training both sides of the body preventing injuries and increasing core strength.


Our adult programs include Kenpo Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Krav Maga, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Our certified instructors incorporate 8 leading martial arts styles in the areas of self defense, fitness, and weaponry. We’re open 6 days a week allowing you to train according to your schedule.