Kaizen Dojo Kids Martial Arts & Self-Defense
1824 W. 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504
About
Kaizen Dojo Kids Martial Arts & Self-Defense offers kids martial arts, self-defense, cardio kick-boxing, meditation and mindfulness, and karate. The program also operates alongside adult kickboxing, with kids and adults both taking part in martial arts and self-defense training. The dojo combines traditional martial arts values with modern-day self-defense training methods and strategies, and teaches kids and adults in a family martial arts and self-defense setting.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
Kaizen Dojo states that its mission is to teach people effective, efficient, and easily executed skills with which they can empower themselves, and to engage with and enrich the lives of the community through martial arts, actions, and commitment to service every day. The program describes itself as a kids martial arts program in Torrance that also has programs for adults, teens, and kids, and notes that its classes are open to all ages and abilities with professional instruction. Kaizen Dojo states that it conditions the body with fun, engaging workouts and includes opportunities to learn about mindfulness and develop a meditation practice and mindset for peace and presence. The dojo pledges to provide a safe and supportive environment, notes that families do not have to worry about egos and intimidation, and offers innovative Zoom virtual classes as well as a socially distant reopening with proper social guidelines while still offering online Zoom classes.
The leadership team includes Sensei William Ford (also referred to as Sensei Ford) and Sensei Rich. One parent testimonial from Brett N. describes a shy child who observed classes before starting, later earning a tiger stripe (orange and black) belt, and mentions that Sensei Ford offered virtual Zoom classes during the shutdown and a socially distant reopening with safety guidelines. Another parent, Tom M., reports having two sons with autism (one also with ADHD), with one in private classes and one in group classes, and notes that meditation classes for kids are offered in conjunction with Kaizen Dojo. A testimonial from Tony Y. describes a child attending for over five years, mentions instruction in dodging, blocking, and running away from bigger opponents, and notes virtual classes for both kids and adults and an evening adult kickboxing class. A parent named Kay H. states that Sensei Ford and Sensei Rich teach children’s classes with patience, encouragement, and humor, and that under their instruction kids are taught karate skills and shown how to become better people.
Last updated August 5, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
Kaizen Dojo states that its mission is to teach people effective, efficient, and easily executed skills with which they can empower themselves, and to engage with and enrich the lives of the community through martial arts, actions, and commitment to service every day. The program describes itself as a kids martial arts program in Torrance that also has programs for adults, teens, and kids, and notes that its classes are open to all ages and abilities with professional instruction. Kaizen Dojo states that it conditions the body with fun, engaging workouts and includes opportunities to learn about mindfulness and develop a meditation practice and mindset for peace and presence. The dojo pledges to provide a safe and supportive environment, notes that families do not have to worry about egos and intimidation, and offers innovative Zoom virtual classes as well as a socially distant reopening with proper social guidelines while still offering online Zoom classes.
The leadership team includes Sensei William Ford (also referred to as Sensei Ford) and Sensei Rich. One parent testimonial from Brett N. describes a shy child who observed classes before starting, later earning a tiger stripe (orange and black) belt, and mentions that Sensei Ford offered virtual Zoom classes during the shutdown and a socially distant reopening with safety guidelines. Another parent, Tom M., reports having two sons with autism (one also with ADHD), with one in private classes and one in group classes, and notes that meditation classes for kids are offered in conjunction with Kaizen Dojo. A testimonial from Tony Y. describes a child attending for over five years, mentions instruction in dodging, blocking, and running away from bigger opponents, and notes virtual classes for both kids and adults and an evening adult kickboxing class. A parent named Kay H. states that Sensei Ford and Sensei Rich teach children’s classes with patience, encouragement, and humor, and that under their instruction kids are taught karate skills and shown how to become better people.
Last updated August 5, 2026.
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