About Us

About Encinitas Karate in North County San Diego 🥋

Building Stronger Families Since 1999
Encinitas Karate is a family-owned martial arts school that has served the Encinitas and North County San Diego community for over 25 years. Founded in 1999—not a franchise or chain—we are proud to help students of all ages build confidence 💪, discipline 🧘, and real-world self-defense skills 🛡️ in a supportive, empowering environment.


Why Families Choose Our Martial Arts School 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Led by Master Castle, who brings over 43 years of martial arts experience, our school provides hands-on instruction every single day. Her son—once a young student here—is now our Head Instructor, helping continue the family legacy.
What truly sets us apart is our focus on more than just kicks and punches 👊. As a result, our students gain:
• Confidence to face real-life challenges 💼
• Respect, focus, courtesy, and self-discipline 🙇
• A strong, positive mindset 🌟
• Lifelong leadership and resilience 🧠
Many of our instructors were once students here—now giving back as role models for the next generation 🔄.


Our Philosophy – More Than Martial Arts 💭

At Encinitas Karate, we believe that martial arts training should strengthen body, mind, and character. That’s why our curriculum is designed to help students:
• Improve physical fitness and coordination 🏃‍♂️
• Build emotional strength and mental clarity 🧘‍♀️
• Learn practical self-defense 🥷
• Develop confidence, leadership, and perseverance 🚀


Our Vision: One Black Belt at a Time 🎯

Whether you’re 6 or 60, our classes are personalized to meet your goals 🎓. We’re here to help you or your child:
• Feel stronger and safer 🦸
• Stay focused at school or work 🏫
• Achieve personal growth and success 📈
• Become the best version of yourself 🌱
We believe in the life-changing power of martial arts—one Black Belt at a time 🥋.


Ready to Get Started? ✅

Still not sure if martial arts is right for you or your child? The good news is, you don’t need to be in shape or have any experience to begin 🙌. Just take the first step!
Try a FREE class today
Come meet our friendly team, tour our studio 🏠, and discover firsthand why so many Encinitas families trust us with their child’s development—and their own.


What Parents Are Saying 💬

But don’t just take our word for it:

“Encinitas Karate gave my daughter the confidence and focus she needed—not just in class, but in life.”
— Megan R., Local Parent


Encinitas Karate | Traditional Discipline. Real-World Confidence.
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Master Castle teaching Tang Soo Do Karate Techniques

Our Community

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