About
Freestyle Mixed Martial Arts
Kids, Teens & Adults
Corte Madera, CA
Build Confidence, Focus, and Physical Fitness in our Positive & Welcoming Dojo
Our style, Freestyle Mixed Martial Arts, is a blend of Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, traditional boxing, wrestling, Judo and street self-defense. Our curriculum is designed to provide real, accessible self defense skills to students should they ever need it and to provide an authentic, high level, competitive martial arts experience to students of all ages. We are proud to provide a safe and supportive environment in which to train with traditionally structured classes, uniforms and etiquette. Our award winning programs are embedded with functional life skills & effective self defense tools. We pride ourselves on teaching ‘heart’ to all students and creating a bonded community that supports students throughout their lives.
Mike Valentine
Founder, co-owner 6th Dan
I am the founder, co-owner and head instructor of Practical Martial Arts, formerly Marin Karate Kids. I am a sixth degree black belt under Dave Kovar and a BJJ Black Belt under Clovis Silva. I have been actively training in martial arts for over 40 years.
Karen Valentine
Founder, co-owner 3rd Dan
Karen began training in 1996 after her future husband, Mike, broke her skepticism of martial arts. She originally misunderstood martial arts as being either violent or just goofy. It was the first time she felt physically empowered and motivated. She believes in martial arts’ ability to change people for the better.
