Artisan Martial Arts

Artisan Martial Arts offers Young Artisans for ages 4 to 6, Youth Kempo Karate for ages 7 to 13, Teen & Adult Kempo Karate for ages 14 and up, Self-Defense for ages 8 and up, Modular/Bolo for ages 12 and up, and Kenjutsu for ages 14 and up. Youth Kempo Karate is also listed as Foundation Level, Year One Apprentice, Year Two Apprentice, and Year Three & Four Apprentice, with Saturday classes for all levels at 10:15 a.m. Teen & Adult Kempo Karate is listed for Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

Programs

• Young Artisans — 4 to 6 years old · Powered by Excellent Kids and Kids Love Life Skills.
• Youth Kempo Karate — 7 to 13 years old
• Teen & Adult Kempo Karate — 14+ · Martial arts classes are fun, empowering, and provide a great workout for teens and adults.
• Self-Defense — 8+ · Most Saturdays · Quick, basic program for self-defense for those “just-in-case” situations.
• Modular/Bolo — 12+ · A simple to learn art focused on the blade. Developed by Bram Frank, based on Modern Arnis.
• Youth Kempo Karate (Foundation Level) — 7 to 13 years old · Monday & Wednesday, 5:15p
• Youth Kempo – Year One Apprentice — 7 to 13 years old · Monday & Wednesday, 6:00p
• Youth Kempo – Year Two Apprentice — 7 to 13 years old · Monday & Wednesday, 6:45p
• Youth Kempo – Year Three & Four Apprentice — 7 to 13 years old · Monday & Wednesday, 7:30p
• Youth Kempo (7-13) – All Levels (1 day/week students) — 7 to 13 years old · Saturday, 10:15a
• Teen & Adult Kempo (14+) – All Levels — 14+ · Thursday, 6:00p; Saturday, 11:00a
• Kenjutsu — 14+ · Tuesday, 6:45p

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

Artisan Martial Arts is based in Vancouver, Washington. Its mission statement says it is committed to building a safer community by helping people live safer lives, and that it provides life and safety skills classes for students ages 3 years old and up. The community involvement line says, “Help Build A Safer Community.”

What families say

“Sensei Mish is an outstanding instructor – patient, focused, and knowledgeable. Sensei Mish is an outstanding instructor – patient, focused, and knowledgeable.” — D. Jacob, Sherwood, OR

Last updated September 3, 2026.