Beverly Pagoda Martial Arts Academy

Beverly Pagoda Martial Arts Academy offers training in the Pagoda Ryu system, which includes Shorin Ryu Karate, Aikido, Self-Defense, JiuJitsu, Judo, Capoeira, Yoga, Modern Arnis, Kali, Karate, Stick-Fighting, Wrestling, and Kobudo. The program also offers Women's Self-Defense Seminars, Children's Self Defense Seminars, Judo & JiuJitsu Self-Defense Seminars, Pagoda Ryu Martial Arts & Karate Seminars, and Online Classes with an Online Class Log In. The academy offers the first two classes free and is now enrolling for all ages 5 and up.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

Beverly Pagoda Martial Arts Academy was founded under the instruction of Shihans Ken Kates Sr., Renshi and Ken Kates, II, Renshi, who serve as founders and instructors. The academy’s instructors and students are teachers and practitioners of the Pagoda Ryu Martial Arts System, which consists of Shorin Ryu Karate, TKD, Kenpo, Aikido, and JiuJitsu. The program focuses primarily on sparring, ground-fighting, self-defense, weapons, and forms, and regularly competes in Karate, Judo, JiuJitsu, and Stick-Fighting tournaments. The academy states that it offers an open martial arts environment in which quality and honorable instructors, as well as students, are welcome to gain and share knowledge. All images and information on its website are copyrighted by Beverly Pagoda Martial Arts Academy, Inc. as of 2003.

Last updated April 18, 2026.