Acton Karate and Krav Maga
Acton Karate and Krav Maga, 33324 Santiago Rd, #1429, Acton, CA 93510
About
Acton Karate and Krav Maga offers martial arts classes that include Karate, Krav Maga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Power Boxing, Women’s Power Boxing Classes, fitness training, self-defense training, and pre-school martial arts. The program includes Little Dragons pre-school martial arts, Karate & Krav JR’s classes, Karate & Krav Teens classes, Krav Maga adults classes, BJJ for ages 15 and up, and martial arts training classes for fitness, self-defense, and discipline built on simple principles, instinctive movements, and practical techniques. New students must fill out a participation waiver and bring it on the first day of class.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Little Dragons is an 8-week class, with the next session starting June 11th and classes offered two days per week on Tuesday and Thursday.
• Price: $199 - Per student for Little Dragons 8-week class.
Acton Karate opened in the summer of 1994. Little Dragons pre-school martial arts is for ages 4–6, with classes described as fun and encouraging while working with kids to gain confidence while learning self-defense. Karate & Krav JR’s classes are for ages 8–12 and focus on foundational skills, and Karate & Krav Teens classes are for ages 13 and up and focus on building confidence and discipline. Krav Maga adults classes are described as designed to build the skills needed for self-defense in the real world. Women’s Power Boxing Classes combine the adrenaline of cardio with the intensity of a punching bag workout, and Power Boxing fuses intense cardio with dynamic punching bag workouts. BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) classes for ages 15 and up are described as designed to improve technique, build physical strength, and enhance mental resilience, focusing on self-defense, discipline, and community. For younger martial arts students, progression between belt levels requires proficiency in physical and technical skills, school grades, and conduct outside of the dojo, while older and advanced students focus more on traditional Krav Maga and learning the skills it takes to be a positive leader. Students learn how to stay calm under pressure, how to set goals, and about both physical and mental health as well as nutrition. All memberships are month-to-month terms and must include a 30-day cancellation notice. Acton Karate and Krav Maga training is presented as an option to take back peace of mind, try a new workout, or get a child interested in a fun and beneficial hobby.
The head instructor of Acton Karate and Krav Maga is Master Frankie McConnell, a 6th degree black belt and 6th dan Master black belt in American Tang Soo Do under Grandmaster Dennis Ichikawa, who was a student of Chuck Norris and Pat Johnson. Master McConnell has been training in martial arts for over 33 years, is a Blue Belt in MMA IFMMA, and has trained in Krav Maga, MMA, Jiujitsu, Arnis, Sambo, Muay Thai, and Kung Fu San Soo. The leadership team also includes Master Christian Trevillyan (4th Dan), Mr. Frank Navarro (1st Dan), Mr. Hunter Watson, Mr. Mason McConnell (2nd Dan), and Austyn McConnell. The mission of Acton Karate and Krav Maga is to prepare students for real-world dangerous situations where the bad guys are not playing for points.
Acton Karate and Krav Maga is an affiliate school with the International Federation of Mixed Martial Arts, the American Krav Maga Association, level one and level two Krav Maga Alliance, and level one and level two Krav Maga Worldwide. Master McConnell and his team are in partnership with Assemblyman Tom Lackey in his fight against domestic violence, and hundreds of women and teens attended their workshop in the Antelope Valley in 2017, 2018, and 2019. A parent review on Yelp from Clint A. states that Acton Karate and Krav Maga teaches that with hard work and dedication any goal can be achieved and highly recommends the program.
Last updated April 1, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Little Dragons is an 8-week class, with the next session starting June 11th and classes offered two days per week on Tuesday and Thursday.
• Price: $199 - Per student for Little Dragons 8-week class.
Acton Karate opened in the summer of 1994. Little Dragons pre-school martial arts is for ages 4–6, with classes described as fun and encouraging while working with kids to gain confidence while learning self-defense. Karate & Krav JR’s classes are for ages 8–12 and focus on foundational skills, and Karate & Krav Teens classes are for ages 13 and up and focus on building confidence and discipline. Krav Maga adults classes are described as designed to build the skills needed for self-defense in the real world. Women’s Power Boxing Classes combine the adrenaline of cardio with the intensity of a punching bag workout, and Power Boxing fuses intense cardio with dynamic punching bag workouts. BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) classes for ages 15 and up are described as designed to improve technique, build physical strength, and enhance mental resilience, focusing on self-defense, discipline, and community. For younger martial arts students, progression between belt levels requires proficiency in physical and technical skills, school grades, and conduct outside of the dojo, while older and advanced students focus more on traditional Krav Maga and learning the skills it takes to be a positive leader. Students learn how to stay calm under pressure, how to set goals, and about both physical and mental health as well as nutrition. All memberships are month-to-month terms and must include a 30-day cancellation notice. Acton Karate and Krav Maga training is presented as an option to take back peace of mind, try a new workout, or get a child interested in a fun and beneficial hobby.
The head instructor of Acton Karate and Krav Maga is Master Frankie McConnell, a 6th degree black belt and 6th dan Master black belt in American Tang Soo Do under Grandmaster Dennis Ichikawa, who was a student of Chuck Norris and Pat Johnson. Master McConnell has been training in martial arts for over 33 years, is a Blue Belt in MMA IFMMA, and has trained in Krav Maga, MMA, Jiujitsu, Arnis, Sambo, Muay Thai, and Kung Fu San Soo. The leadership team also includes Master Christian Trevillyan (4th Dan), Mr. Frank Navarro (1st Dan), Mr. Hunter Watson, Mr. Mason McConnell (2nd Dan), and Austyn McConnell. The mission of Acton Karate and Krav Maga is to prepare students for real-world dangerous situations where the bad guys are not playing for points.
Acton Karate and Krav Maga is an affiliate school with the International Federation of Mixed Martial Arts, the American Krav Maga Association, level one and level two Krav Maga Alliance, and level one and level two Krav Maga Worldwide. Master McConnell and his team are in partnership with Assemblyman Tom Lackey in his fight against domestic violence, and hundreds of women and teens attended their workshop in the Antelope Valley in 2017, 2018, and 2019. A parent review on Yelp from Clint A. states that Acton Karate and Krav Maga teaches that with hard work and dedication any goal can be achieved and highly recommends the program.
Last updated April 1, 2026.
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