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All Rise Martial Arts offers classes in Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, self-defense, Taekwondo sparring, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and youth gymnastics. Programs include Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and self-defense classes for adults, teens, and kids. The ARMA self-defense curriculum incorporates awareness, prevention, and reality-based drills, and experienced ARMA students are trained to take a leadership role and teach their fellow classmates.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Master Richard Ruprecht, the founder of All Rise Martial Arts, is a Kukkiwon certified 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, holds an International Master's License from the World Taekwondo Academy, and is an IBJJF certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with over 15 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also holds multiple certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, including Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Youth Exercise Specialist, and MMA Conditioning Specialist. Mr. Ricardo Solorio and Mr. Ezra Solorio are Kukkiwon certified 3rd Degree Black Belts in Taekwondo, and Mr. Zion Solorio is a Kukkiwon certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Mr. Ruben Hernandez is a Pan-American Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Professor Rodrigo Freitas. Mr. Ricardo Solorio and Mr. Ruben Hernandez are head instructors for group Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, and Mr. Ezra Solorio, Mr. Zion Solorio, Mr. Reed Allen, and Mr. Mark Keuning serve as assistant instructors for group Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Ms. Mika Jiaravanont is the Administrative Director and holds a Master's Degree in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design.
The mission of All Rise Martial Arts is “Empowering Individuals and Inspiring Communities,” and the name “All Rise” represents a belief that developing confidence, respect, and perseverance can impact individual students and elevate entire communities. According to the mission statement, success earned through commitment and persistence becomes inspiration for others, and the programs are designed to promote determination, integrity, and camaraderie.
All Rise Martial Arts collaborates with No Limits for Deaf Children, an organization that provides after school programs for the hearing impaired, and partners with the Tyler Clementi Foundation, a non-profit group that provides anti-bullying education and resources across the country. All Rise Martial Arts also teams up with Virtues Martial Arts in New York City, and ARMA and VMA host an exchange program where current students from either school can train for free at their east or west coast counterpart for an entire week of classes. Ms. Mika helps organize many of All Rise Martial Arts’ charity projects, and All Rise Martial Arts offers support to the local LA community and beyond.
One parent shared that their 4.5-year-old daughter started taking classes with Master Richard during the pandemic at a local park and described him as “amazing with kids” and making every class “a lot of fun” while keeping her focused, and noted that their child enjoys the classes and the stripe system keeps her motivated to work up to the next level.
Last updated July 11, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Master Richard Ruprecht, the founder of All Rise Martial Arts, is a Kukkiwon certified 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, holds an International Master's License from the World Taekwondo Academy, and is an IBJJF certified Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with over 15 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also holds multiple certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, including Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Youth Exercise Specialist, and MMA Conditioning Specialist. Mr. Ricardo Solorio and Mr. Ezra Solorio are Kukkiwon certified 3rd Degree Black Belts in Taekwondo, and Mr. Zion Solorio is a Kukkiwon certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Mr. Ruben Hernandez is a Pan-American Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under Professor Rodrigo Freitas. Mr. Ricardo Solorio and Mr. Ruben Hernandez are head instructors for group Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes, and Mr. Ezra Solorio, Mr. Zion Solorio, Mr. Reed Allen, and Mr. Mark Keuning serve as assistant instructors for group Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Ms. Mika Jiaravanont is the Administrative Director and holds a Master's Degree in Interior Design from the New York School of Interior Design.
The mission of All Rise Martial Arts is “Empowering Individuals and Inspiring Communities,” and the name “All Rise” represents a belief that developing confidence, respect, and perseverance can impact individual students and elevate entire communities. According to the mission statement, success earned through commitment and persistence becomes inspiration for others, and the programs are designed to promote determination, integrity, and camaraderie.
All Rise Martial Arts collaborates with No Limits for Deaf Children, an organization that provides after school programs for the hearing impaired, and partners with the Tyler Clementi Foundation, a non-profit group that provides anti-bullying education and resources across the country. All Rise Martial Arts also teams up with Virtues Martial Arts in New York City, and ARMA and VMA host an exchange program where current students from either school can train for free at their east or west coast counterpart for an entire week of classes. Ms. Mika helps organize many of All Rise Martial Arts’ charity projects, and All Rise Martial Arts offers support to the local LA community and beyond.
One parent shared that their 4.5-year-old daughter started taking classes with Master Richard during the pandemic at a local park and described him as “amazing with kids” and making every class “a lot of fun” while keeping her focused, and noted that their child enjoys the classes and the stripe system keeps her motivated to work up to the next level.
Last updated July 11, 2026.
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