Academy for Martial and Intellectual Sciences and Arts (AMISA) / Dynamic Defense Club

Academy for Martial and Intellectual Sciences and Arts (AMISA), also called Dynamic Defense Club, offers youth classes and adult classes. The youth program includes Dynamic Defense Club Youth and the school-based Dynamic Defense Club at Coral Academy, and the adult program includes AMISA Adult Classes and Training Sessions.

Programs

• Dynamic Defense Club Youth at European Fitness Center — Ages 5+ · Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00 pm to 5:55 pm · $90 per month · Open to all children ages 5 and up, regardless of school affiliation. No school enrollment required. Uniform required. Participant insurance required.
• Dynamic Defense Club at Coral Academy — Currently enrolled Coral Academy students only · After school; exact times vary by campus · After-school enrichment program exclusively for enrolled Coral Academy students. Not open to outside students.
• AMISA Adult Classes and Training Sessions — Adult students · Sundays 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Saturdays 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm; Mondays 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Sundays 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Fridays 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Saturdays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm · $100–$120 per month · Adult classes focusing on self-defense and personal growth. European Fitness Center membership required for on-site AMISA classes. Student uniform recommended.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $90–$120 per month

About the provider

Jacob Sovey, also listed as Jacob Herrick-Sovey, is the founder and head instructor. The program says it has 30+ years of instruction, and Jacob has trained in martial arts for 30 years. AMISA says it is dedicated to martial arts education for all ages and describes a focus on discipline, self worth, essential life skills, physical training, intellectual development, and practical real-world application. It also lists background checked instructors, CPR certification, and school-site compliance.

Spanish-language instruction available. A 14-day free trial is mentioned on the enrollment page. First 4 classes are free / ask about 4 free classes. DDC youth enrollment does not require an EFC membership. Coral Academy DDC is only for currently enrolled Coral Academy students. Comfortabe athletic clothing is fine for the first few sessions; after the trial period, a student uniform is required.

What families say

““The primary objective of practicing Judo is perfection of character.”” — Professor Henry S. Okazaki

Last updated August 18, 2026.