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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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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Summer Camp 2023
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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Instructors
Here The Martial Arts Academy of Marin, our staff is the secret to our student success. Each instructor has a rich background in martial arts and is eager to train the next generation of martial artists.
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