West Coast Martial Arts Academy – Kids Karate & Youth Martial Arts
451 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
About
West Coast Martial Arts Academy – Kids Karate & Youth Martial Arts offers Kids Karate classes, Kids Martial Arts classes, and Kids Karate classes that include warm up exercises such as jumping jacks, stretches, and running drills. The broader academy also offers Teen STX Kickboxing, Adult STX Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Tiger Claw Kung Fu, Adult Martial Arts, Combat Submission Wrestling, STX Kickboxing, Boxing, Savate, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Catch Wrestling, Judo, Jujitsu, Shaolin Kung Fu Tiger Claw Method, Shaolin Hawaiian Kempo, Red Dragon Jiu Jitsu, Hung Ga, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Pekiti Tirsia, Kuntao Silat, and Birthday Parties.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday–Saturday during daytime and evening hours.
• Price: Web Special: 3 Classes For $24.99 ($49.99 Value)
West Coast Martial Arts Academy – Kids Karate & Youth Martial Arts is part of a school founded in 2003 that has served the community for over 20 years. The academy’s core mission is to foster personal growth, wellness, and safety through disciplined martial arts practice. The Kids Martial Arts program is described as building the skills kids need for a lifetime of success, with a personalized focus on mental health, technology and screen time, and lack of social interaction.
Owner and Head Instructor Giuseppe Aliotta is a distinguished multi-style martial artist with over thirty-five years of experience, nearly four decades of martial arts practice, and over two decades of teaching experience. He holds a Master Instructor level Certification under Grandmaster Wai Hong in the Shaolin Kung Fu Tiger Claw Method, an 8th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Hawaiian Kempo Jiu Jitsu under Sijo Sonny Gascon, Grandmaster Stephen B. Demasco, and Master Bradford Namahoe, a 1st Degree Black Belt in Red Dragon Jiu Jitsu under Kyoshi Richard Spatola, a black sash in Hung Ga under Sifu Jeffery Michaels, and a purple belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Nelson Monterio. His training also includes Pekiti Tirsia under Tuhon Mike Popolizio, Kuntao Silat under Tuhon Roberto Torres, and Coach Level 1 in Combat Submission Wrestling and STX Kickboxing (Savate and Muay Thai) under Sensei Erik Paulson. Sifu Giuseppe Aliotta actively teaches at his headquarters and makes appearances at the sister school in the Rancho Bernardo/4S Ranch area.
The academy’s unique approach integrates various styles of martial arts, encompassing striking and grappling arts such as Boxing, Savate, STX Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Karate, Wrestling, Catch Wrestling, Judo, and Jujitsu into a comprehensive curriculum, and blends elements from Kempo and the dynamic Kajukenbo, which integrates Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenpo, and Boxing. Programs are described as enhancing physical fitness, boosting confidence, strengthening community ties, and emphasizing life skills like leadership and perseverance. The academy is described as a sanctuary where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can experience the benefits of martial arts, and members praise its transformative impact, personalized attention, and systematic approach to learning.
West Coast Martial Arts Academy has received recognition from the city of Encinitas, the California State Senate, and North County legislatures. It is described as a community where families come together to grow and learn in a supportive environment. Testimonials from parents and members describe instructors as attentive, professional, kind, fun, knowledgeable, and patient, and mention kids learning technical self-defense skills, martial art techniques, self discipline, respect, self control, and life skills and values in a fun, safe environment with flexible class times. Parents and members also report long-term training, a family atmosphere, and kids’ growth and development over several years.
Last updated July 7, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday–Saturday during daytime and evening hours.
• Price: Web Special: 3 Classes For $24.99 ($49.99 Value)
West Coast Martial Arts Academy – Kids Karate & Youth Martial Arts is part of a school founded in 2003 that has served the community for over 20 years. The academy’s core mission is to foster personal growth, wellness, and safety through disciplined martial arts practice. The Kids Martial Arts program is described as building the skills kids need for a lifetime of success, with a personalized focus on mental health, technology and screen time, and lack of social interaction.
Owner and Head Instructor Giuseppe Aliotta is a distinguished multi-style martial artist with over thirty-five years of experience, nearly four decades of martial arts practice, and over two decades of teaching experience. He holds a Master Instructor level Certification under Grandmaster Wai Hong in the Shaolin Kung Fu Tiger Claw Method, an 8th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Hawaiian Kempo Jiu Jitsu under Sijo Sonny Gascon, Grandmaster Stephen B. Demasco, and Master Bradford Namahoe, a 1st Degree Black Belt in Red Dragon Jiu Jitsu under Kyoshi Richard Spatola, a black sash in Hung Ga under Sifu Jeffery Michaels, and a purple belt in Gracie Jiu Jitsu under Nelson Monterio. His training also includes Pekiti Tirsia under Tuhon Mike Popolizio, Kuntao Silat under Tuhon Roberto Torres, and Coach Level 1 in Combat Submission Wrestling and STX Kickboxing (Savate and Muay Thai) under Sensei Erik Paulson. Sifu Giuseppe Aliotta actively teaches at his headquarters and makes appearances at the sister school in the Rancho Bernardo/4S Ranch area.
The academy’s unique approach integrates various styles of martial arts, encompassing striking and grappling arts such as Boxing, Savate, STX Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Karate, Wrestling, Catch Wrestling, Judo, and Jujitsu into a comprehensive curriculum, and blends elements from Kempo and the dynamic Kajukenbo, which integrates Karate, Judo, Jujitsu, Kenpo, and Boxing. Programs are described as enhancing physical fitness, boosting confidence, strengthening community ties, and emphasizing life skills like leadership and perseverance. The academy is described as a sanctuary where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can experience the benefits of martial arts, and members praise its transformative impact, personalized attention, and systematic approach to learning.
West Coast Martial Arts Academy has received recognition from the city of Encinitas, the California State Senate, and North County legislatures. It is described as a community where families come together to grow and learn in a supportive environment. Testimonials from parents and members describe instructors as attentive, professional, kind, fun, knowledgeable, and patient, and mention kids learning technical self-defense skills, martial art techniques, self discipline, respect, self control, and life skills and values in a fun, safe environment with flexible class times. Parents and members also report long-term training, a family atmosphere, and kids’ growth and development over several years.
Last updated July 7, 2026.
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