Shaolin American Self Defense Academy

Shaolin American Self Defense Academy Whether you want to get in shape or unleash the warrior within, SASDA has all the training for you. We teach Kenpō Karate.

The instructors at SASDA provide personalized self-defense programs that will accommodate your goals, personality, and lifestyle. Our syllabus blends speed, agility and circular movements of the art of Kung Fu with the harder, more linear, 'striking art' of Japanese Karate to produce an incredibly effective self-defense system. Our students experience the beauty of the traditional Martial Arts an

d gain a strong sense of DISCIPLINE and CONFIDENCE that are essential for real-life situations. The Academy offers private and group instruction for children, teens, and adults of any age or skill level. Kenpō (拳法)
Kenpō is the name of several Japanese martial arts. The word kenpō is a Japanese translation of the Chinese word “quánfǎ.” This term is often informally transliterated as “kempo.” Kenpō, roughly translated, means “Fist Law.”

ADULTS

Mondays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Tuesdays: 7:00pm - 8:30pm (basics)

Wednesdays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Wednesdays: 8:00pm - 9:00pm (advanced:purple & above)

Thursdays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Fridays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Saturdays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (all ranks welcome)

Saturdays: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (technique line)

KIDS (8-12 years)

Mondays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (all ranks welcome)

Mondays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm (advanced)

Wednesdays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (sparring/fighting concepts)

Fridays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (all ranks welcome)

Fridays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm (advanced)

TINY TIGERS (4-7 years)

Tuesdays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (all ranks welcome)

Thursdays: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (sparring)

Saturdays: 10:00am - 11:00am (all ranks welcome)

Stop waiting for the perfect moment ... start your martial arts journey today.
06/18/2026

Stop waiting for the perfect moment ... start your martial arts journey today.

One of the first lessons is to learn to bend your knees and lower your center of gravity. By bending your knees, you de...
06/02/2026

One of the first lessons is to learn to bend your knees and lower your center of gravity. By bending your knees, you develop a solid stance and become harder to move by your partner or opponent.

05/29/2026

Früh am Morgen in Los Angeles bedeutet spät am Abend in Berlin 🌍🥋

Gestern hatten wir eine sehr lehrreiche und inspirierende Online-Session mit Donnie Jeffcoat von der Shaolin American Self Defense Academy

Es war eine großartige Zeit voller neuer Impulse, spannender Einblicke und positiver Energie. Vielen Dank für den tollen Austausch – wir freuen uns schon auf das nächste Mal! 🙏🔥

Congratulations to all students who were promoted last Saturday! It was an excellent test. Our team is so proud of the d...
05/16/2026

Congratulations to all students who were promoted last Saturday! It was an excellent test. Our team is so proud of the dedication and heart that our amazing students put into their training. From our Tiny Tigers to our adults, everyone rocked it! 🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

04/13/2026
What a successful and phenomenal Saturday we had at our Women’s Self Defense Workshop! These women slayed it and were ab...
04/13/2026

What a successful and phenomenal Saturday we had at our Women’s Self Defense Workshop! These women slayed it and were absolutely awesome to work with. We love to share our knowledge with the community and look forward to Part 2 of our session in July. Thank you to all the strong, amazing women who attended for showing up and filling our dojo with such wonderful energy! And a special thank you to our students and team members who donated their time to help us run a smooth event. 🙏🏼👊🏼❤️

Address

4723 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA
91602

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm
Friday 11:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(818) 392-8928

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