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Why choose us?
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At San Elijo Martial Arts, we believe Martial Arts is for everybody. We teach students ranging from 3 years old to students in their 60's. We strive to bring out the best in our students with a positive friendly environment where students can excel safely and at their own pace. We provide a clean modern well equipped facility that you will be proud to bring your friends and family to see.
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Our Instructors
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Master Karl Courage,
Founder
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5th Degree Black Belt, and Certified Master Instructor
He has over 30 years of practicing and teaching Tang Soo Do Karate in
the North County area.
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Founder and co-owner of San Elijo Martial Arts
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Founder and co-owner of Ancient Ways Karate Redondo Beach
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Founder and former owner/Master Instructor of Encinitas Karate
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Co-founder and former partner of California Karate Academy
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Earned his Black Belt in 1994 at the 27th Dan Classing Championships from Grand Master Chun Sik Kim, President of The International Tang Soo Do Federation.
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Earned his Instructor Certification in 1996 from The International Tang Soo Do Federation.
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Earned his 4th Degree Black Belt and Master designation in 2004 at the International Tang Soo Do Federation 43rd Dan Classing Championships in Panama.
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Promoted to 5th Degree Black belt in 2018.
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Kyosa Nim Charlie Salgado,
Studio Manager
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3rd Degree Back Belt Certified Instructor.
He has been a student of Master Courage since he began his training in 2003 at 5 years of age.
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Began his training in 2003
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Promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in 2009
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Promoted to 2nd Degree Black Belt in 2011
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Promoted to 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2022
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Earned his Kyosa Nim / Instructor Certification in July of 2022
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Promoted to Head Instructor / Studio Manager of our San Marcos location in September 2022
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San Elijo Martial Arts
1691 Melrose Dr. Suite 180
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 642 - 9686
HOURS:
Mon - Friday: 3pm - 8pm
​​Saturday: 9am - 1:00pm​