About
Practical Karate offers Kids Karate Classes, Practical Karate Classes, Little Ninjas Classes, Kids Self Defense, Self Defense, Boxing Classes, Kickboxing Classes, MMA Classes, Mixed Martial Arts training, Judo Classes, Martial Arts Camps, Kids Art Classes, and FlowLIFT + Yoga. Practical karate uses the skill theme approach to teaching movement skills according to the recommendations by Shape America, formerly NASPE (National Association of Sport and Physical Educators). All physical skills taught are aligned with the national physical education standards and grade-level outcomes designed by Shape America, and movement skills are taught in a non-competitive environment.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Instruction at Practical Karate is described as enthusiastic and meaningful with clearly defined goals and objectives, and assessment of student performance is both formative and summative. Learning opportunities and skill remediation are structured through cooperative learning and peer mentoring. Children 3–5 years old receive a stripe on their white belt for each class with appropriate behavior and effort, and there are 5 white belts in the curriculum with increasingly stringent standards of behavior and effort as students move up the ranks. All belts have 4 stripes, with the 5th stripe representing the next belt. Students aged 6 years and up earn stripes through satisfactory performance of physical skills, karate skills, knowledge of rules, home safety, and community safety, and each individual’s unique abilities and efforts are carefully considered when awarding rank promotions. Practical Karate states the following values: Attitude – having a positive attitude, being kind and never giving up; Effort – doing my best with an open mindset; Respect – respecting myself, others and the environment; Integrity – being honest and taking responsibility. Karate at this program is utilized for cultural purposes, self-defense, competition, maintenance of health, and for the gaining of strengths, agility, stamina, and endurance. Practical Karate in San Diego has daily classes as well as special events.
The leadership team includes Sensei Frank McCarroll, Fabrice Poigin, Gabriel Miglioli, Ferdie Allas, and Royce Allas. The stated mission is to empower children and adults through martial arts, yoga, art, music, dance and movement classes in a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The Practical Karate facility includes a 2,000 sq. ft. training room, a Children’s Play Area, monitors with live video feeds, an Art Room, 2 bathrooms plus a shower, 4 changing rooms, and an eating/study area.
Last updated July 8, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
Instruction at Practical Karate is described as enthusiastic and meaningful with clearly defined goals and objectives, and assessment of student performance is both formative and summative. Learning opportunities and skill remediation are structured through cooperative learning and peer mentoring. Children 3–5 years old receive a stripe on their white belt for each class with appropriate behavior and effort, and there are 5 white belts in the curriculum with increasingly stringent standards of behavior and effort as students move up the ranks. All belts have 4 stripes, with the 5th stripe representing the next belt. Students aged 6 years and up earn stripes through satisfactory performance of physical skills, karate skills, knowledge of rules, home safety, and community safety, and each individual’s unique abilities and efforts are carefully considered when awarding rank promotions. Practical Karate states the following values: Attitude – having a positive attitude, being kind and never giving up; Effort – doing my best with an open mindset; Respect – respecting myself, others and the environment; Integrity – being honest and taking responsibility. Karate at this program is utilized for cultural purposes, self-defense, competition, maintenance of health, and for the gaining of strengths, agility, stamina, and endurance. Practical Karate in San Diego has daily classes as well as special events.
The leadership team includes Sensei Frank McCarroll, Fabrice Poigin, Gabriel Miglioli, Ferdie Allas, and Royce Allas. The stated mission is to empower children and adults through martial arts, yoga, art, music, dance and movement classes in a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The Practical Karate facility includes a 2,000 sq. ft. training room, a Children’s Play Area, monitors with live video feeds, an Art Room, 2 bathrooms plus a shower, 4 changing rooms, and an eating/study area.
Last updated July 8, 2026.
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