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Stephen Del Castillo’s KMMA is an American Martial Arts and leadership development academy that also happens to teach the most practical self defense. Based on Grandmaster Del Castillo’s 40+ years of martial arts experience, the system incorporates the best of Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kickboxing and Krav Maga technique, training methods and philosophies.
As importantly, the Blackbelt Leadership curriculum draws upon decades of progressive leadership experience and training, academic training in philosophy, communication and psychology, and over 24 years creating confident and competent Blackbelt Leaders. These “products of the product” are now leaders in their academic, business and military careers, as well as right here in our own Blackbelt Leadership Academy.
ALL of our instructors are Blackbelt Leadership graduates of the program; the same one that they now help teach.
Our system not only develops fitness and self defense skills in youth and families, but also focus, respect, discipline, confidence, gratitude and vision- plus character and leadership skills.
We prepare students to survive and thrive in any situation, and empower them to lead- where they’re at and into their futures!
We are a family academy, so parents can join their children on the blackbelt leadership journey- getting in the best shape physically, mentally and spiritually, while also having fun and learning very practical self defense! And, while classes are broken into groups so that each age can get exactly what they need, the whole family gets to train together!
These are just a few of the features that make our American Martial Arts and Leadership Academy so special!
But don’t take our word for it!
Read the testimonials below or, better yet, REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE 2 WEEK VIP ORIENTATION AND TRIAL PROGRAM TODAY!
Our Mission
We create confident and competent Blackbelt Leaders, prepared to survive and thrive in any situation, and empowered to lead, where they’re at and into their futures.
CORE VALUES
Focused:
We are Focused on our Mission and Vision, our goals and our outcomes. We don’t do drama, nor get distracted. We are Focused on our goals, our team and creating confident and competent Blackbelt Leaders.
Disciplined:
We do the things we say we are going to do, without exception. This dedication to Discipline starts at the individual level. We develop it in our students and model it in our business. We train every day to learn and grow to reach and then stretch our potential. This is how we make ourselves, our team, our business and our students better!
Empowered:
Team KMMA is empowered and empowering; empowered by Grandmaster, to take responsibility for the welfare of the Mission and students, to make decisions and to take action in the best interest of each; and charged with the empowerment of our students into Blackbelt Leaders! Team KMMA employees are always empowering towards their students, acting consistently and deliberately to create confident, competent and empowered Blackbelt Leaders.
Responsible:
We practice Extreme Ownership. We don’t blame others or make excuses. We act decisively and always with the Mission, student and goals in mind and as the priority.
Positive:
We think, speak and act positively. Negativity is not tolerated. We are high energy, positive and always solution, not problem oriented. We practice what we teach and model the incredible power of positive mental attitude in our business and our lives.
A Word from Grandmaster Stephen Del Castillo
Founding Master Instructor Stephen Del Castillo
Grandmaster Stephen J. Del Castillo is the Founder and Master Instructor of Krav Maga Martial Arts. He is an 8th degree Blackbelt with over 38 years experience, as well as an MBA and a Former Captain in the U.S. Army. He has been operating our Martial Arts Academy since October of 2000. Shihan Del Castillo is A Master Instructor on the Board of Directors of Blackbelt Schools International. He has been Instructor Certified by Krav Maga Worldwide, International Krav Maga Federation and Krav Maga Global and has won numerous awards and accolades in the martial arts, including Master Instructor of the Year and Best Regional Martial Arts school by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. For all of Grand Master Del Castillo’s personal accomplishments, though, he says his greatest pride comes from the many great Blackbelts that have grown up at KMMA and gone onto amazing leadership positions either here as instructors or in the US military, business, college or ministry work. He is happily married to Barbara Del Castillo and the proud father of five. When Master Del Castillo isn’t training people in the martial arts or training other trainers to do so, he enjoys reading, training, church and family time and touring on his Harley Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle.
Why Choose Krav Maga Martial Arts?
Leadership Development
Our world class instructors not only ensure that students have fun, get a great workout and learn something new in every class, but develop leaders. We prepare youth to lead at school, in college and to uncover and empower their calling for the future. We partner with parents, who often train alongside them, to raise up kids in the way they should go. The adults in our program appreciate our leadership program too, many already leaders in their own industries. We are a community of leaders continuing to grow. Come join our leadership family!
Real-World Self Defense
We also happen to teach the most practical self defense in the world. We pray for the best but train for the worst. We will train your body and mind to survive any threat, defend your family and get home safe. Krav Maga is the self defense system of the Israeli military and teaches self defense versus modern day threats including strikes, grabs and holds, stick, knife and gun.
Our Martial Arts Team Takes Great Pride In The Reviews We Receive
See What Our Community Members Say About Our Programs
Ashley Ruggiero -- mother of KMMA Future Blackbelt Hayden and Owner, Lulita’s Sweets
My family and I joined KMMA almost two years ago. It has been such an amazing experience! I love that my husband, daughter and I get to train together as a family alongside other families as well. KMMA has become like a second family. Everyone from the staff to the students are amazing to work with. I never thought that at my age I would be training to earn a black belt but everyone in the dojo is so encouraging and supportive. We have gained so much knowledge, discipline and confidence since joining. Lessons we learn in the dojo have helped all of us with our jobs, schooling and life outside the dojo. Glad we took this leap!
Richard Woodward
From the moment that I stepped into the dojo in June I have had nothing but a positive experience from interactions with fellow students, the instructors, to Shihan himself. This is a close knit family atmosphere and it makes the training evolutions easy to learn, apply, and grow on. Just got my Orange Belt, and one day I hope to get my Black Belt and join the elite of this school in due time!!! Outstanding School!!!
Dr. Michael Reisman - KMMA Leadership Student and 1st Degree Blackbelt, Certified
This is a very supportive atmosphere where the instructors and senior students all band together to help you on your journey to black belt excellence. I love the Blackbelt Leadership Program and the lessons Grandmaster and the team give all for success in school, work and life!