Knowles Karate Academy
Knowles Karate Academy, 149 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
About
Knowles Karate Academy offers karate and martial arts classes. The program also provides information about karate class schedules and pricing, acting classes and workshops, one-on-one coaching for actors and writers, and a Kids and Adults Roller Hockey Program that includes roller hockey.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
The program is led by Michael Knowles, Kathy Huynh-Knowles, and Logan Ka Sing Knowles. Michael obtained his 1st degree black belt in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan in 1994, his 2nd degree black belt in 1996, and his 3rd degree black belt in April 2012, and he became a Certified Instructor of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan in April 2016. Kathy has a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Arts and is a 3rd Degree Black Belt. Logan started his martial arts journey at 3.5 years old, gained his 1st Degree Black Belt at 8 years old, and his 2nd Degree Black Belt at 10 years old. As a member of Team USA, Michael competed in several Olympic Festivals, the 1994 World Championship, and the 1995 Pan American Games, and he and his team won several National Titles between 1987 and 1997.
The academy describes karate as combining the mental and physical, coordinating mind and body to achieve balance and harmony. It states that gender and age are not boundaries to practicing karate and describes karate as a way of life for becoming stronger, healthier, happier, and more peaceful people. The Knowles family have been residents of Larchmont Village in Los Angeles since 2012 and enjoy its charm, friendly neighborhood feel, and vibrant spirit.
Photography for the program is credited to Anthony Avildsen. Tuesday, a 4-year-old Lab/Cattle Dog/Pit Terrier rescue, is a constant fixture at the studio, and Phantom, a 6-month-old tuxedo cat, is described as Tuesday’s best friend and a great escape artist. Michael invented a camera support and stabilization system called Atlas Camera Support, and Michael and Kathy patented Atlas Camera Support and launched the company by fall 2008, with Kathy designing and making the prototypes.
Last updated April 6, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
The program is led by Michael Knowles, Kathy Huynh-Knowles, and Logan Ka Sing Knowles. Michael obtained his 1st degree black belt in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan in 1994, his 2nd degree black belt in 1996, and his 3rd degree black belt in April 2012, and he became a Certified Instructor of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan in April 2016. Kathy has a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Arts and is a 3rd Degree Black Belt. Logan started his martial arts journey at 3.5 years old, gained his 1st Degree Black Belt at 8 years old, and his 2nd Degree Black Belt at 10 years old. As a member of Team USA, Michael competed in several Olympic Festivals, the 1994 World Championship, and the 1995 Pan American Games, and he and his team won several National Titles between 1987 and 1997.
The academy describes karate as combining the mental and physical, coordinating mind and body to achieve balance and harmony. It states that gender and age are not boundaries to practicing karate and describes karate as a way of life for becoming stronger, healthier, happier, and more peaceful people. The Knowles family have been residents of Larchmont Village in Los Angeles since 2012 and enjoy its charm, friendly neighborhood feel, and vibrant spirit.
Photography for the program is credited to Anthony Avildsen. Tuesday, a 4-year-old Lab/Cattle Dog/Pit Terrier rescue, is a constant fixture at the studio, and Phantom, a 6-month-old tuxedo cat, is described as Tuesday’s best friend and a great escape artist. Michael invented a camera support and stabilization system called Atlas Camera Support, and Michael and Kathy patented Atlas Camera Support and launched the company by fall 2008, with Kathy designing and making the prototypes.
Last updated April 6, 2026.
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