Paresh Martial Arts

Paresh Martial Arts offers Tiny Tigers play-based martial arts classes, Dragons classes that introduce martial arts basics, forms, and one-step sequences, and Family Gup classes with challenging drills. Its school programs include pre-K classes with basic stances, blocks, kicks, punches, self-defense, forms, and etiquette, after-school classes with Tang Soo Do training and homework review, and safety and self-awareness classes covering safety, awareness, confidence, self-defense skills, vital points, effective striking, joint locks, and escapes.

Programs

• Tiny Tigers — Ages 3-4; currently paused · Tuesdays and Thursdays · Play-based martial arts classes in a safe environment; students work on focus, coordination, confidence, fitness, motor skills, listening, and earning stripes.
• Dragons — Ages 5-6 · Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:15 · Introduces martial arts basics, forms, and one-step sequences; students develop listening skills, eye-hand coordination, focus, respect, and safe play.
• Family Gup — Ages 7+ · Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15-6:00 · Students within a wide range of ages and experience levels train together in a teen and adult class; includes challenging drills and mental and physical demands.
• School Programs — Pre-K through 12th grade · Customized for age and focus as requested by the school.
• Pre-K Programs, Tigers — Pre-K · On-site play-based curriculum covering basic stances, blocks, kicks, punches, self-defense, forms, and etiquette; children earn stripes.
• After School Programs, K-4th — K-4th · Customized for each school; includes snack and transition, traditional Tang Soo Do training, and homework review and strategies for success.
• Safety and Self Awareness, 5th-12th — 5th-12th · Covers safety, awareness, confidence, and self-defense skills including vital points, effective striking, joint locks, and escapes.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 777 Grand Ave, San Rafael.

About the provider

Paresh Martial Arts opened in 2007. It is a certified studio with the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA). Owner and Chief Instructor Kristina Ohlson teaches group and private Tang Soo Do classes, leads online Ki Gong classes, and designs custom programs for schools, recreation departments, and community playgroups. Master Ohlson is a certified 4th Dan Master Instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience.

Try a class for free. Tiny Tigers is currently paused. School programs are customized for age and focus as requested by the school.

Last updated September 17, 2026.