Sonoma County Martial Arts Center

Sonoma County Martial Arts Center offers Kenpo Tots, Kids Kenpo, Adult Kenpo, Adult Kickboxing, Woman’s Kickboxing & Fitness, Mixed Belts Kenpo, self defense courses, self-defense seminars, Woman's Self-Defense, and Tai Chi/Qigong. Classes include Kenpo Tots, Kenpo Kids, Kenpo Adults, and self defense courses, and the program schedule says karate ages start at 5 and continue through adult. It also states that family programs are available and that kickboxing is tailored for all ages.

Programs

• Kenpo Tots — Ages 5-7 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5:00 pm
• Kids Kenpo — Ages 8-12 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm
• Adult Kenpo — Adults · Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm; Tuesday at 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
• Adult Kickboxing — Adults · Tuesday, Thursday at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Woman’s Kickboxing & Fitness — Adults · Tuesday, Thursday at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• Mixed Belts Kenpo — Saturday at 10:00 am
• Self defense courses
• Self-Defense Seminars
• Woman's Self-Defense
• Tai Chi/Qigong — Children to senior citizens to professional athletes; special needs or physical limitations

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes include Kenpo Tots, Kenpo Kids, Kenpo Adults, and Self defense courses. Karate ages start at 5 and continue through adult. Family programs are available. At Sonoma County Martial Arts, our program contains 1 private and 2 classes per week for every student. Kickboxing is tailored for all ages.
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Friday by appointment; Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; other times available by appointment

About the provider

Sonoma County Martial Arts Center was established in 1983. Its leadership team includes Master Herb Cody Senior, Founder; Phil Colonna, Chris Bertnick, Brandon Bertnick, Adam Jaimes, Marcus Kuok, Terri Crews, Al Liwanag, Ms. Joelle, and Todd Gilchrist. The mission statement says, “Your mind, body & soul,” and notes that with proper body mechanics and training, students achieve a healthier body, greater sense of self esteem, mental awareness, and over all mental calmness. The credentials state that Master Herb Cody Senior has trained 8 World Champions, has a Masters Degree in traditional Kenpo Karate, and has over 42 years experience in kickboxing.

Rank is awarded based on achievement not time served. Competition training is optional and is not forced upon students. Private lessons and other training are by appointment. Schedule subject to change.

Last updated August 19, 2026.