KARATE.
KRAV MAGA.
JIU-JITSU.
Martial arts for kids, teens, and adults in Vista.
Beginners welcome.
01 KARATE
Kids and adults study traditional Shotokan Karate, including kata (forms). Teens and adults ages 13+ can also train in Machida Karate, which applies Shotokan to mixed martial arts.
02 KRAV MAGA
Teens and adults ages 13+ practice self-defense skills, including how to respond to grabs and holds.
03 BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Kids learn positions and control on the mat. On Sundays, kids ages 7–12 can train alongside their parents in Family Jiu Jitsu.
Individual and family memberships available.
Free week for all new students, redeemed in person at the studio.
FOR KIDS
CONFIDENCE.
FOCUS. RESPECT.
Kids ages 4–12 train in Shotokan Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Each weekday class lasts 45 minutes. On Mondays and Wednesdays, two coaches split the group by age so younger and older kids train with their peers.
For a first class, wear comfortable workout clothes and arrive five minutes early to meet the instructor.
“Benjamin and the other instructors here are awesome martial artists and great people!”
Nick A. · Studio review
FOR ADULTS & TEENS 13+
Machida Karate
Striking & Grappling
Learn striking and grappling together. Machida Karate combines Shotokan footwork, kicks and elbows with takedown defense, judo throws, and jiu-jitsu. Partner practice emphasizes safety and control.
Krav Maga
Practical Self-Defense
Practice self-defense skills, including how to respond to grabs and holds. Beginners are welcome in both programs.
Adults can also study traditional Shotokan Karate, including forms, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Kids’ weekday classes · 45 minutes each
Ages 4–6: Monday and Wednesday only
Ages 7–12: Monday through Thursday
Shotokan Karate 4:00–4:45 p.m. · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4:45–5:30 p.m.
Weekend classes for ages 7–12
Saturday 10:00 a.m.: standing and ground sparring
Sunday 9:30 a.m.: Family Jiu Jitsu with parents
Teen and adult classes · 60 minutes
Machida Karate (13+): Mon & Wed 5:30 p.m. · Sat 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Shotokan (adults): Tue & Thu 5:30 p.m.
Krav Maga (13+): Mon, Tue & Wed 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Krav Maga: weapons 8:00 a.m. · beginner 9:00 a.m.
YOUR PLACE ON THE MAT STARTS HERE
YOUR FIRST
WEEK IS FREE.
For all new students. Tell us who wants to train. Your request goes directly to our Vista studio. Redeem your free week in person.
(858) 349-8795
info@globalmartialarts.co
1580 South Melrose Drive, Suite 102
Vista, CA 92081
MEET YOUR STUDIO
A LOCAL STUDIO.
A SHARED PURSUIT.
Our family-owned studio in Vista welcomes students from Oceanside, San Marcos, and Carlsbad. Ask us about individual and family memberships.
Sensei Benjamin Halcewicz
Benjamin began learning Shotokan from his father in Paris at age five. He holds a fifth dan in Shotokan and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Coach Olivier
A Krav Maga Worldwide black belt, Olivier trained under Darren Levine and has taught self-defense to civilians and law enforcement.
Senior Coach Mary Tichi
Mary holds a Krav Maga black belt and a Shotokan brown belt. She has taught at the studio since 2022.
YOUR FIRST-CLASS QUESTIONS
BEFORE YOU STEP ON THE MAT.
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All new students can request a free week. Select “Claim Your Free Week” and send the form directly to our studio. Redeem your free week in person.
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Wear comfortable workout clothes. For ground practice, choose fitted shorts or wear compression shorts underneath. Arrive five minutes early, or allow five to ten minutes for registration and the waiver.
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Kids’ Shotokan Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes last 45 minutes. Adult Shotokan, Machida Karate, and beginner Krav Maga classes last 60 minutes. You’ll warm up, learn a technique, and practice it with a partner. In Machida Karate, students ages 13+ practice striking and grappling with an emphasis on safety and control.
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Parking is free in the shopping center. Please use the second row or the outer spaces so neighboring businesses have room for their customers.
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Individual and family memberships are available. Tell us who wants to train and which classes interest you, and we’ll help you choose a membership.
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Ages 4–6 train on Mondays and Wednesdays only. Ages 7–12 train Monday through Thursday. On those weekdays, karate starts at 4:00 p.m. and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 4:45 p.m. Each class lasts 45 minutes. Ages 7–12 can also join Saturday sparring at 10:00 a.m. or Sunday Family Jiu Jitsu at 9:30 a.m. Parents are welcome on the mat on Sundays. From age 13, students can train in Krav Maga and Machida Karate.