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South Coast Karate offers martial arts classes that include self-defense skills. The program presents martial arts as a “Way of Life” for its students.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays at the Goleta Valley Community Center location.
South Coast Karate teaches both kids and adults to explore their full potential with martial arts classes, developing mental focus, physical conditioning, and self-defense skills in a safe environment that promotes mutual respect and encourages each individual to do their best. The program includes a Tiny Tigers program for children 3–6 years old and a special “KID POWER” program for kids 5–13 years of age. South Coast Karate’s “Kid Power” is offered at many local elementary schools.
Chief Instructor and Founder Brian Jordan started his formal training with a group of Okinawan Goju-Ryu practitioners led by Sensei Dan Greenlaw and later trained under Shihan Russ Olson. Sensei Jordan started his formal training more than 35 years ago and developed the Tiny Tigers program in 2004. Chris Martin is the highest ranking student in the school with a second degree black belt and has more than 23 years of training under Sensei Brian Jordan since 1991. The leadership team includes Brian Jordan as Chief Instructor and Founder and Austin Elovitz as Lead Instructor.
South Coast Karate has been voted the Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best Martial Arts Studio” in Santa Barbara four consecutive years. It has been recognized by KEYT’s “Children First” and honored by the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, Los Padres National Forest Service, Santa Barbara Multiple Sclerosis Society, Children’s Creative Project, Goleta Chamber of Commerce, National Make a Difference Day, and the City of Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Downtown Organization has named South Coast Karate “Winner of Most Spirited Entry” five years and Best Performance one year.
South Coast Karate has been recognized for outstanding effort and participation in the community by KEYT’s “Children First,” the Independent, Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, Los Padres National Forest Service, Santa Barbara Multiple Sclerosis Society, Children’s Creative Project, Goleta Chamber of Commerce, National Make a Difference Day and the City of Santa Barbara. Parents say, “Your dedication to all those kids is tremendous. You’re always so encouraging to them. You touch many lives with your compassionate heart and it’s very evident in each class you teach.” Teachers say, “You were phenomenal! Thanks, my students are still talking about you and the strategies they learned.”
Last updated March 25, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays at the Goleta Valley Community Center location.
South Coast Karate teaches both kids and adults to explore their full potential with martial arts classes, developing mental focus, physical conditioning, and self-defense skills in a safe environment that promotes mutual respect and encourages each individual to do their best. The program includes a Tiny Tigers program for children 3–6 years old and a special “KID POWER” program for kids 5–13 years of age. South Coast Karate’s “Kid Power” is offered at many local elementary schools.
Chief Instructor and Founder Brian Jordan started his formal training with a group of Okinawan Goju-Ryu practitioners led by Sensei Dan Greenlaw and later trained under Shihan Russ Olson. Sensei Jordan started his formal training more than 35 years ago and developed the Tiny Tigers program in 2004. Chris Martin is the highest ranking student in the school with a second degree black belt and has more than 23 years of training under Sensei Brian Jordan since 1991. The leadership team includes Brian Jordan as Chief Instructor and Founder and Austin Elovitz as Lead Instructor.
South Coast Karate has been voted the Santa Barbara Independent’s “Best Martial Arts Studio” in Santa Barbara four consecutive years. It has been recognized by KEYT’s “Children First” and honored by the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, Los Padres National Forest Service, Santa Barbara Multiple Sclerosis Society, Children’s Creative Project, Goleta Chamber of Commerce, National Make a Difference Day, and the City of Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Downtown Organization has named South Coast Karate “Winner of Most Spirited Entry” five years and Best Performance one year.
South Coast Karate has been recognized for outstanding effort and participation in the community by KEYT’s “Children First,” the Independent, Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, Los Padres National Forest Service, Santa Barbara Multiple Sclerosis Society, Children’s Creative Project, Goleta Chamber of Commerce, National Make a Difference Day and the City of Santa Barbara. Parents say, “Your dedication to all those kids is tremendous. You’re always so encouraging to them. You touch many lives with your compassionate heart and it’s very evident in each class you teach.” Teachers say, “You were phenomenal! Thanks, my students are still talking about you and the strategies they learned.”
Last updated March 25, 2026.
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