Traditional Martial Arts Center
Pacific Highlands Ranch Recreation Center, 5977 Village Center Loop Rd., San Diego, CA 92130
About
Traditional Martial Arts Center offers classes in Traditional Japanese Karate-do (JKA Shotokan) and Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship (Batto-do), including Junior Karate, Teen Karate, Adult Karate, Youth Karate, Junior Batto-do, Adult Batto-do, and Batto-do. The program also offers private lessons, semi–private lessons, and in–home private lessons. New students can start with a free 1-on-1 private lesson with the chief instructor and can use the $99 New Student Special for 30 days of unlimited classes in any of the programs, which includes a free uniform.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Thursday and Saturday, with dojo hours ranging from late afternoon to early evening on weekdays and late morning to early afternoon on Saturdays, and the $99 New Student Special covers 30 days of unlimited classes.
• Price: FREE Private Lesson; $99 New Student Special which includes a free uniform and 30-days of unlimited classes for any of the programs.
The dojo (school) has been operating since 1993 and is dedicated to the teaching of Traditional Japanese Budo (Martial Arts). The chief instructor, Peer Halperin Sensei, is a high ranking traditional martial arts instructor and serves as the chief instructor. In Karate-do, he is certified by the American Amateur Karate Federation (AAKF) and is a member of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF). In Batto-do, he is certified by the International Batto-do Federation (IBF). He studied with the late Nishiyama Hidetaka Sensei, who was a direct student of Funakoshi Sensei, and with the late Nakamura Taizaburo Sensei, and has been studying and teaching martial arts for over 30 years after devoted training with Karate and Swordsmanship masters in Japan. The dojo teaches Traditional Japanese Karate-do, style JKA Shotokan, and includes the study of Nakamura-ryu Batto-do, founded by Nakamura Taizaburo Sensei, focusing on learning how to use true Japanese swords.
Parent and student testimonials describe long-term training in Shotokan traditional karate and Batto-do at Traditional Martial Arts Center, including experiences starting as young as three years old and continuing into the teen years. Testimonials also describe participation in events such as the Shuhari Cup in Saint Louis featuring athletes from the US and Canada, where one student won two gold medals in a tournament.
Last updated June 15, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday through Thursday and Saturday, with dojo hours ranging from late afternoon to early evening on weekdays and late morning to early afternoon on Saturdays, and the $99 New Student Special covers 30 days of unlimited classes.
• Price: FREE Private Lesson; $99 New Student Special which includes a free uniform and 30-days of unlimited classes for any of the programs.
The dojo (school) has been operating since 1993 and is dedicated to the teaching of Traditional Japanese Budo (Martial Arts). The chief instructor, Peer Halperin Sensei, is a high ranking traditional martial arts instructor and serves as the chief instructor. In Karate-do, he is certified by the American Amateur Karate Federation (AAKF) and is a member of the International Traditional Karate Federation (ITKF). In Batto-do, he is certified by the International Batto-do Federation (IBF). He studied with the late Nishiyama Hidetaka Sensei, who was a direct student of Funakoshi Sensei, and with the late Nakamura Taizaburo Sensei, and has been studying and teaching martial arts for over 30 years after devoted training with Karate and Swordsmanship masters in Japan. The dojo teaches Traditional Japanese Karate-do, style JKA Shotokan, and includes the study of Nakamura-ryu Batto-do, founded by Nakamura Taizaburo Sensei, focusing on learning how to use true Japanese swords.
Parent and student testimonials describe long-term training in Shotokan traditional karate and Batto-do at Traditional Martial Arts Center, including experiences starting as young as three years old and continuing into the teen years. Testimonials also describe participation in events such as the Shuhari Cup in Saint Louis featuring athletes from the US and Canada, where one student won two gold medals in a tournament.
Last updated June 15, 2026.
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