Apex Martial Arts Academy

Apex Martial Arts Academy offers Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, and Adult Martial Arts that include Korean martial arts and Kuk Sool martial arts. Classes include self-defense and fitness training, and Adult Martial Arts classes use the Korean art of Hapkido as a guide. The academy was previously known as Stockton Kuk Sool Hapkido and specializes in the complex system of Kuk Sool martial arts.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

Apex Martial Arts Academy states that it is committed to providing innovative, relevant, sustainable, and accessible martial arts and fitness programs that empower its students for life. The academy offers age-specific Kids Martial Arts classes and Teen Martial Arts classes in Stockton that include self-defense skills, mental development, and well-rounded character traits. Adult Martial Arts classes in Stockton combine self-defense and fitness training using Hapkido as a guide and are now offered for all ages and abilities.

The program describes its role in the community as helping Stockton stay happy and healthy with quality martial arts instruction. The leadership team includes Master Tan. One testimonial describes a child learning discipline and confidence, making friends, and enjoying a friendly atmosphere where instructors and classmates help each other. Another testimonial describes a student who joined at 13 and used the teachings for self-defense in high school and the Marine Corps. Additional testimonials describe children working toward belts, feeling more confident, meeting new friends, and experiencing a family atmosphere with important life skills. One parent notes that there are no contracts and that there is a discount for multiple children.

The academy promotes a Back to School Special and Back 2 School Special that each offer two Teen Martial Arts classes for free.

Last updated May 2, 2026.