AKATO’s 50 Year Celebration on March 28

  • Seminars by Well-Known Masters

    Respected 9th degree Grandmaster Kelly Cox teaches advanced concepts and skills of “in-close” combat utilizing techniques from jiu-jitsu, aikido and judo. International instructor and noted author Master Colin Wee reveals the “secrets” of martial arts patterns examining the practical applications for self-defense. Bunkai for real.

  • Knife Defense

    Grandmaster black belt and U.S. Army combat veteran Tommy Vaughan teaches a unique knife defense class for adults. This class is designed for students 12 and up.

  • FREE classes for kids and women

    At 10 a.m. Master instructor Ysabel Merhout teaches a fun and exciting class for kids with special drills and games. In the afternoon Master level black belt Joli Gargiulo teaches a two-part women’s self defense class especially designed for non-martial arts students starting at 12:30 pm. Open to the general public.