Practical Karate

Practical Karate offers Little Ninjas Class, Kids Karate Class, Practical Karate Class, MMA Class, Boxing Class, Judo Class, Kickboxing Class, Martial Arts Camps, FlowLIFT + Yoga, and Kids Art Classes. The class notes list activities such as learning, safety, movement skills, discipline, focus, cooperation, locomotor skills, endurance, flexibility, strength, basic self-defense skills, exercise, culture, co-ordination, throws and takedowns, grappling, footwork, distance management, angles, timing, precision striking, and art foundations.

Programs

• Little Ninjas Class — 3-6 · Monday-Friday 3:45-4:30pm; Saturday 9:15-10:00am · Teaching kids how to learn, safety, movement skills, and fun.
• Kids Karate Class — 5-10 · Monday-Friday 4:30-5:30pm; Saturday 10-11am · Focus on discipline, focus, cooperation, locomotor skills, endurance, flexibility, strength, and basic self-defense skills.
• Practical Karate Class — 10+ or Orange Belt and higher · Monday-Friday 5:30-6:30pm; Saturday 11am-12pm · Beginner to advanced; focus on exercise, self-defense, culture, and co-ordination.
• MMA Class — 10+ · Monday & Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm · Beginner to advanced; focus on self-defense and exercise.
• Boxing Class — 10+ · Monday-Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm · Fundamentals of boxing with a focus on fitness and technical proficiency; all levels and abilities.
• Judo Class — 8+ · Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm; Saturday 12:30-1:30pm · Beginner to advanced; fundamentals of Judo, throws and takedowns, grappling, and exercise.
• Kickboxing Class — 10+ · Monday / Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. · Instructor Royce Allas; modern Japanese Kickboxing with footwork, distance management, angles, timing, and precision striking.
• Martial Arts Camps — Throughout the year · Available throughout the year at Practical Karate in San Diego.
• FlowLIFT + Yoga
• Kids Art Classes — All Ages · Foundations of art in an educational and fun format.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Daily classes; special events

About the provider

Practical Karate’s 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 leadership team includes Sensei Frank McCarroll, Fabrice Poigin, Gabriel Miglioli, Ferdie Allas, Royce Allas, and Vandric Castro. The facility list includes a 2,000 sq. ft. training room, Children’s Play Area, monitors with live video feeds, Art Room, 2 bathrooms plus a shower, 4 changing rooms, and an Eating/Study Area.

Children 3-5 years old receive a stripe on their white belt for each class with appropriate behavior and effort. Students aged 6 years and up earn stripes through satisfactory performance of physical skills, karate skills, knowledge of rules, home safety and community safety. Classes follow an established curriculum aligned with Shape America physical education standards. Instruction is adapted to accommodate all skill levels and abilities in several classes.

Last updated October 9, 2026.