School of Martial Arts (SOMA)

School of Martial Arts (SOMA) offers Tae Kwon Do / Tsuru Shindo Ryu Karate Do, Shotokan Karate Do, Ladies Kickboxing Cardio, Boxing, MMA, Kids Kickboxing Class, Open Class, Evening Introductory Class "Lil Dragons," Beginners Class "Lil Nijas," and Intermediate-Advanced Class. It also offers Personal Training, and the listed age range is 5 to 18.

Programs

• Tae Kwon Do / Tsuru Shindo Ryu Karate Do — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · $100–$260 · Courses offered; rates listed as one course or 1 student $100, two courses or 2 students $180, three courses or 3 students $260.
• Shotokan Karate Do — Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · $100–$260 · Courses offered; rates listed as one course or 1 student $100, two courses or 2 students $180, three courses or 3 students $260.
• Ladies Kickboxing Cardio — Tue, Fri · $100–$260 · Courses offered; rates listed as one course or 1 student $100, two courses or 2 students $180, three courses or 3 students $260.
• Boxing — $100–$260 · Courses offered; rates listed as one course or 1 student $100, two courses or 2 students $180, three courses or 3 students $260.
• MMA — Mon, Wed, Fri · $100–$260 · Courses offered; rates listed as one course or 1 student $100, two courses or 2 students $180, three courses or 3 students $260.
• Kids Kickboxing Class — Mon, Wed
• Open Class — Mon
• Evening Introductory Class "Lil Dragons" — Tue, Thu
• Beginners Class "Lil Nijas" — Tue, Thu
• Intermediate-Advanced Class — Tue, Thu

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $100–$260
• Facility hours: Mon 5pm - 8pm; Tue 5pm - 8pm; Wed 5pm - 8pm; Thu 5pm - 8pm; Fri 5pm - 8pm; Sat 10am - 12pm; Sun closed

About the provider

The leadership team names Master Instructor Shifu/Kwan jang-nim/Sensei Ozzy Gonzales and Head Instructor Sabumnim Bryce Gonzales "Lil Shifu." The mission statement says, "Achieving greatness one belt at a time," and notes a focus on the development of mind, body, and spirit. The stated policies and notes include R-Respect, K-Knowledge, W-Work Ethic, and student creeds about developing positively, developing self-discipline, and using what is learned constructively and defensively.

• Personal Training — Tue, Thu · $100–$260 · Courses offered; rates listed as one course or 1 student $100, two courses or 2 students $180, three courses or 3 students $260.
• "Iron Class" — $100–$260 · Coming soon; described as a holistic approach to wellbeing.

• Belt Testing — October 24th @10am; location SOMA 1515 E Tulare Ave Tulare, CA 93274; attire Traditional Karate Gi; bring TBD

R-Respect, K-Knowledge, W-Work Ethic. Student creeds state intentions to develop positively, develop self-discipline, and use what is learned constructively and defensively. Saturday is for black belt meetings/classes and testing days/tournaments only (optional).

What families say

“What stands out about S.O.M.A is the focus on spirit. Other schools develop a tough mindset while practicing curriculum for the development of the body, which is great, but in addition to those important aspects S.O.M.A focuses on the development of a strong spirit. A strong spirit steps in reminding us to not quit when the body is sore, and/or when the mind feels defeated.” — Parents of Michael H 2nd degree blackbelt

Last updated October 14, 2026.