Knowles Karate Academy

Knowles Karate Academy offers 4-year-old classes that last 45 minutes. It also offers kids and adults classes for beginners with white, yellow, and orange belts, advanced classes for green belts and up, mixed levels classes, adults only classes, and private classes.

Programs

• 4yr old classes — 4 years old · 45 minutes.
• Kids/Adults classes — 5 years+ · Mon-Fri 4:00 pm-5:10 pm; Sat 10:00 am-11:10 am · $160–$180 per month · Beginners (white/yellow/orange belts). Monthly membership includes free uniform at sign-up. Discounts given for multiple family members.
• Advanced classes — Tue/Fri 5:30 pm-6:40 pm; Sat 11:30 am-12:40 pm · Green belts and up.
• Mixed levels classes — Tue/Thu 9:30 am-10:30 am; Mon/Wed/Thu 5:30 pm-6:40 pm; Sun 10:00 am-11:10 am
• Adults only classes — Thu 6:50 pm-7:50 pm
• Private classes — Private classes available. Contact us for details.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $160–$180 per month

About the provider

Knowles Karate Academy opened its studio at the edge of Koreatown/Windsor Square in 2016. The leadership team includes Michael Knowles, Kathy Huynh-Knowles, and Logan Ka Sing Knowles. Michael earned his 1st degree black belt in 1994, 2nd degree black belt in 1996, 3rd degree black belt in April 2012, and became a Certified Instructor of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan in April 2016. Kathy is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, and Logan earned his 1st Degree Black Belt at 8 years old and his Second Degree Black Belt at 10 years old.

Gender and age are not boundaries to practicing this art. Discounts given for multiple family members. Contact us for information about our sign-up special.

Last updated October 6, 2026.