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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

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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