United States Karate Academy

United States Karate Academy offers Karate For Kids and Bully Prevention. Karate For Kids emphasizes respect, courtesy, self-control, life skills, self-defense, and better behavior at home. Bully Prevention focuses on confidence, character, posture, assertiveness, neutralizing techniques, and control techniques.

Programs

• Karate For Kids — children · Karate classes in San Diego, CA; emphasizes respect, courtesy, self-control, life skills, self-defense, and better behavior at home.
• Bully Prevention — children · Program focuses on confidence, character, posture, assertiveness, neutralizing techniques, and control techniques.
• Adult Martial Arts — teens & adults · Martial arts training for teens and adults in a safe and fun environment; focuses on physical fitness, situational awareness, self-confidence, esteem, and self-defense.
• Diaper Dragons — 18 months to 3 years
• Tiny Tigers — 3-6 years
• Young Lions — 7-12 years
• Teens/Adults — 13 and older

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

United States Karate Academy says it has served the San Diego community since 2007. Master Sal Convento is the owner and Chief Master Instructor, and the academy says he has over 36 years of experience. He is listed as a Two-Time World Champion, a Fourth Degree Master Instructor in World Tang Soo Do, and a Fourth Degree Black Belt in Karate Do.

Programs are described as fun, family-friendly, supportive, safe, and inclusive. The academy says classes are customized for different ages, skill levels, physical conditions, children, teenagers, adults, and individuals with special needs.

What families say

“If you are looking for an amazing Karate academy, this is it! It is immaculate, serene, and it has amazing instructors! My daughter loves it! She is learning so many skills, not only Karate techniques but discipline, focus, goal achievement, and confidence. I would recommend the U.S. Karate Academy to everyone!” — Monica P. La Mesa, CA

Last updated September 12, 2026.