American Martial Arts Academy
American Martial Arts Academy Placentia / Yorba Linda Campus, 850 N Rose Dr d, Ste D, Placentia, CA 92870
About
American Martial Arts Academy offers karate classes for children, teens, and adults, including a Little Ninjas Program, a Kids Martial Arts Program, and Teen and Adult Programs. The program also offers a Summer Karate Camp with field trips, creative activities, and karate classes, as well as integrated After School Programs.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Karate Camp runs all summer long
American Martial Arts Academy began in 1992 as a family-owned-and-operated business and later added a second studio in Placentia in 2012. The program describes its approach as character-driven instruction for children and adults. The founder, Shihan Brad Wenneberg, is a retired police officer, and the leadership team includes co-founder Bonnie, Sensei Jason at the flagship dojo in Fullerton, and Senseis Nikhil and Megan Joshi at the Placentia dojo. Most instructors started with American Martial Arts Academy as children, and the instructors are full-time staff.
The program notes flexible schedules for busy families, an integrated After School Program with school pick-up and homework help, and a Karate Summer Camp that runs all summer long with an “awesome staff.” American Martial Arts Academy offers a free class and free uniform for all new students. The program highlights a positive, fun, and caring environment, top-tier teachers, life-changing outcomes, and a family-centered focus described as the “American Martial Arts Academy Difference.” It has been celebrated as one of the best martial arts studios in the country and states that it supports the local community.
Parent testimonials describe the studio as warm and inviting, with instructors who work with all age groups and keep classes fun and energetic. Parents report noticing discipline and a positive attitude in everyday life, mention flexible class schedules, and describe the studio as clean and well-kept. Testimonials also mention that staff greet families by name, that children enjoy the balance of indoor activities, local field trips, weekly park days, and karate instruction, and that parents recommend the studio for summer school, aftercare, and karate classes.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Karate Camp runs all summer long
American Martial Arts Academy began in 1992 as a family-owned-and-operated business and later added a second studio in Placentia in 2012. The program describes its approach as character-driven instruction for children and adults. The founder, Shihan Brad Wenneberg, is a retired police officer, and the leadership team includes co-founder Bonnie, Sensei Jason at the flagship dojo in Fullerton, and Senseis Nikhil and Megan Joshi at the Placentia dojo. Most instructors started with American Martial Arts Academy as children, and the instructors are full-time staff.
The program notes flexible schedules for busy families, an integrated After School Program with school pick-up and homework help, and a Karate Summer Camp that runs all summer long with an “awesome staff.” American Martial Arts Academy offers a free class and free uniform for all new students. The program highlights a positive, fun, and caring environment, top-tier teachers, life-changing outcomes, and a family-centered focus described as the “American Martial Arts Academy Difference.” It has been celebrated as one of the best martial arts studios in the country and states that it supports the local community.
Parent testimonials describe the studio as warm and inviting, with instructors who work with all age groups and keep classes fun and energetic. Parents report noticing discipline and a positive attitude in everyday life, mention flexible class schedules, and describe the studio as clean and well-kept. Testimonials also mention that staff greet families by name, that children enjoy the balance of indoor activities, local field trips, weekly park days, and karate instruction, and that parents recommend the studio for summer school, aftercare, and karate classes.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
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