Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts
Elk Grove - Laguna, 9168 Franklin Blvd. Ste. E, Ste. E, Elk Grove, CA 95758
About
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts offers training in martial arts and self-defense, including Mixed Martial Arts, Kenpo, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Kendo, Judo, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga, and Karate. Classes are available for kids, teens, and adults, with kids martial arts classes specifically for ages 4 to 12, a Lil' Samurai program for ages 4 to 7, a Juniors program for ages 8 to 12, and a teen program for ages 13 to 17. The program emphasizes self-defense, health, fitness, and life skills, and presents martial arts skills as life skills.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday from 3pm–9pm and Saturday from 9am–12pm
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts states that its mission is to empower people of all ages to reach their fullest potential through martial arts instruction, with an emphasis on self-defense, health, fitness, and life skills in a friendly, safe, positive environment. The program uses a Student Creed and Principles of Black Belt that include Modesty, Perseverance, Courtesy, Courage, Integrity, and Indomitable Spirit. The organization describes its history as transforming lives through martial arts instruction since 1978, when Hanshi Dave Kovar opened his first martial arts school.
The leadership team includes Hanshi Dave Kovar, who opened his first martial arts school in 1978, Program Director Leigha Aguinaga, Head Instructor Patrick Kelly, and Head Instructor Richard Mack. Staff credentials listed include multiple Kovar’s Belt Ranks up to 5th Degree Black Belt, training backgrounds in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Okinawan Kobudo, Capoeira, Kickboxing, and other athletic activities. The program offers camp and movie nights and group birthday celebrations.
Their kids martial arts program has been voted Sacramento’s Top Martial Arts school for over a decade in the Sacramento A-List. According to parent and student testimonials, families describe the instructors as attentive, caring, skilled with kids, and welcoming, and several reviewers mention positive experiences for both children and adults, including neurodivergent children and teens. One testimonial notes that the program gives local community children a place to learn a variety of different martial arts.
Last updated June 9, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday from 3pm–9pm and Saturday from 9am–12pm
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts states that its mission is to empower people of all ages to reach their fullest potential through martial arts instruction, with an emphasis on self-defense, health, fitness, and life skills in a friendly, safe, positive environment. The program uses a Student Creed and Principles of Black Belt that include Modesty, Perseverance, Courtesy, Courage, Integrity, and Indomitable Spirit. The organization describes its history as transforming lives through martial arts instruction since 1978, when Hanshi Dave Kovar opened his first martial arts school.
The leadership team includes Hanshi Dave Kovar, who opened his first martial arts school in 1978, Program Director Leigha Aguinaga, Head Instructor Patrick Kelly, and Head Instructor Richard Mack. Staff credentials listed include multiple Kovar’s Belt Ranks up to 5th Degree Black Belt, training backgrounds in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Okinawan Kobudo, Capoeira, Kickboxing, and other athletic activities. The program offers camp and movie nights and group birthday celebrations.
Their kids martial arts program has been voted Sacramento’s Top Martial Arts school for over a decade in the Sacramento A-List. According to parent and student testimonials, families describe the instructors as attentive, caring, skilled with kids, and welcoming, and several reviewers mention positive experiences for both children and adults, including neurodivergent children and teens. One testimonial notes that the program gives local community children a place to learn a variety of different martial arts.
Last updated June 9, 2026.
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