Martial Arts University

Martial Arts University offers an After School Program and an After School Karate Program for children 5 years of age and up. It also offers Summer Camp, Stranger Danger & Gun Safety seminars for children ages 6-12, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) taught separately for kids, teens, and adults, and archery classes.

Programs

• After School Program — children 5 years of age and up · Right after school until 6:00 pm
• Summer Camp — June 2nd-30th, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM / 6 PM
• After School Karate Program — children 5 years of age and up · Right after school until 6:00 pm
• Stranger Danger & Gun Safety seminar — children ages 6-12 · $40 · Few hour experience
• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) — Kids, Teens, and Adults are always taught separately.
• Archery classes

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $40
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-9:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm; Sundays closed

About the provider

Martial Arts University has been producing happy, respectful, and disciplined children since 1986 and has 40+ years studying martial arts and 39 years teaching over 25,000 students. The leadership team includes Soke' Jeff Santella & Family; Jeff Santella is the founder and Grand Master, and the staff includes 25 instructors and 5 associate masters. The mission statement says the program builds "CHAMPIONS" in the cage, in the ring and most important: in life, and teaches awareness, mind-body fitness, defense strategies and techniques, with emphasis on moral character development, fitness, focus, control, respect, and honor.

Beginners always welcome; no contracts to sign; no exorbitant testing fees; members earn their belt rank, not purchase them; occasional demotions for bad attitudes or grades; limited space; certified Safe Place; student to instructor ratio approximately 12:1 and 1:12; kids, teens, and adults are always taught separately.

Last updated October 6, 2026.