Elite Martial Arts Karate Dojo – Kids Karate Classes

Elite Martial Arts Karate Dojo – Kids Karate Classes offers kids karate classes that include Shinkyokushin karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The dojo also offers karate classes for adults in addition to the kids program.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Kids karate classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45PM to 4:45PM

Shihan Ventsislav Sholin, founder of Elite Martial Arts Karate Dojo, is a former Balkan and Bulgarian National Champion, has spent over 25 years practicing karate, and has reached the rank of 5th Dan Black Belt. In its kids karate classes, the program states that it maintains a very positive and non-competitive environment and focuses on self-confidence, self-defense, patience, teamwork, balance, and increased focus that can help kids do better in school. EMA teaches Shinkyokushin Karate (New Kyokushin) and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with a stated main goal of providing quality martial arts education to young, motivated people, and its classes focus on developing self-confidence and connecting the mind and body. The program describes Shinkyokushin karate’s main goal as the education of young people through hard work, dedication, and respect. The dojo notes that its kids karate classes are recommended for kids 5 and older, that all Kyokushin organizations and levels are welcome, and that it is the first dojo of its kind in Los Angeles. The Elite Martial Arts Karate Dojo is a member of the WKO (World Karate Organization) and states that it rigorously follows its standards of quality, discipline, and respect. The dojo has partnered with YMAF (Young Martial Artist Foundation), which provides martial arts classes for children 5–18 who meet family income guidelines or have special needs.

Last updated March 13, 2026.