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The Martial Arts Academy of Marin

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The Martial Arts Academy

Get in shape, build confidence, change your life

The Martial Arts Academy is Marin County’s Premiere School for studying Lineage Karate. Discover your path with our Shorinji-Ryu Karate as a complete fighting system. Refined over centuries, our Karate is an eclectic methodology, containing powerful self defense skills including striking, grappling, weapons practice, and more. Located in Downtown San Rafael CA, our school is in the heart of Marin, serving Fairfax, San Anselmo, Ross, Kentfield, Terra Linda, and Novato. Sign up for a 1 Week Free Trial, and begin your journey today!

Testimonials

I love how kind, patient, devoted, and genuine Sensei Will and his advanced students are; 2) the historical & philosophical contexts and spiritual power of the karate practice.

Marie Thouin

Student

There isn’t a big emphasis on getting belts and competing, the class is about actually learning karate, its principals and way of life. I am so grateful we decided to come here.

Kristen Vyas

Parent

Since joining the Martial Arts Academy my skill and understanding of the arts has greatly improved; due to Sensei Will's in-depth and practical approach to teaching.

Spencer Lewis

Student

The Martial Arts Academy has it all--history and tradition, solid styles, whole-being conditioning (mind, body, spirit, soul), camaraderie, kumite, sparring, and quality people.

Eddie Robertson

Student

Sensei Will is very accommodating and inviting, while openly explaining the ethos of his Dojo. I was immediately impressed with the traditional teachings and comradery.

Jacob Clymo

Student

Ages 12+

Shorinji-Ryu Karate

Contrary to many modern Karate systems that use muscular tension and external strength, this one focuses on the idea of soft technique, explosiveness, and the expression of Ki for its power.

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Ages 5-11

Kids Karate

We all want what's best for our children. The Martial Arts Academy of Marin is a True Lineage School, where your child will be properly educated in the ways of the martial arts, with respect, discipline, tradition, responsibility, strategy, and proper decision making skills.

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The Martial Arts Academy

Summer Camp 2025

Sign your kid up for a 1 or 2 week immersion Karate Camp Program at The Martial Arts Academy of Marin! Have them explore Karate as it was meant to be learned, at our authentic lineage school.

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