G3 Academy of Martial Arts

G3 Academy of Martial Arts offers Lil’ Dragons for ages 4–5, Children’s Classes for ages 6–11, Teen Classes for ages 12–18, Adult Classes, and Sparring. Children’s Classes include stretching, kicking, martial arts techniques, partner drills, conditioning, and skill-building games. Teen Classes focus on advanced Hapkido techniques, practical applications, and higher-level concepts, while Adult Classes focus on flexibility, breathing, kicking, conditioning, and the practical application of Hapkido techniques.

Programs

• Lil’ Dragons — Ages 4–5
• Children’s Classes — Ages 6–11 · Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes each day. Classes include stretching, kicking, martial arts techniques, partner drills, conditioning, and skill-building games.
• Teen Classes — Ages 12–18 · Fast-paced, energetic, and challenging. Students learn advanced Hapkido techniques, practical applications, and higher-level concepts.
• Adult Classes — Adults · Welcomes students of all ages, experience levels, and genders. Training focuses on flexibility, breathing, kicking, conditioning, and the practical application of Hapkido techniques.
• Sparring — Students put on protective gear and apply what they have learned against a moving opponent who can strike back. Emphasis on safety, respect, and control.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

G3 Academy of Martial Arts was founded in 2012 and has served Sierra Madre and surrounding communities since 2012. The founders trained for more than 30 years under Hapkido instructor Chong S. Kim. The leadership team includes Master Darlas and Gary Gapezzani; Master Darlas is a 6th-degree Hapkido black belt and former chief instructor under Master Kim, and Gary Gapezzani is the founder and head instructor, a 5th-degree black belt with more than 30 years of martial arts experience.

Last updated November 1, 2026.