Concord Karate Studio

About Us:

The Concord Karate Studio team ensures students receive everything they need to succeed in their goals and training program. Our state-of-the-art facility provides students with a safe, clean space to learn American Kenpo Karate.

Whether you want to learn self-defense, make friends, or get off the couch to exercise, our instructors are here to help you reach your goals. For our school-aged students, we offer a unique curriculum that integrates karate with educational excellence and character development. The Academy program offers an assortment of STEM, world language, art, life skills and homework support, as well as a fully integrated karate program.

Our History:

Concord Karate Studio was opened by Sia Cote, and her husband Jason, in April of 2024, with the goal of helping students become the best version of themselves, by teaching Progressive Kenpo System karate (PKS).

PKS follows the teachings of Mr. Ed Parker, who is known as the father of American Kenpo Karate.

Mr. Parker developed a system that is based on the principles of situational awareness, stability, balance, coordination, power, flow, and timing. Following the natural geometry of the Universal Pattern and mathematics, Mr. Parker’s system teaches us the maximum application of our motion. These concepts and principles can be adapted for students to use based on their current situation. Principles are paramount over sequence. Mr. Parker’s dream was for a worldwide Kenpo Community that looks out for each other. Practitioners stay “one step ahead in the game” and focus on the principles of black belt: modesty, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.

• Little Ninjas (Pre-School)

• Little Dragons (Kindergarten)

• CKS Family Program (Grades 1-8):

CKS Child Programs are split into 3 age groups. The Little Ninjas learn listening skills, focus, coordination, confidence and respect through guided play. The Little Dragons build on the LN skills while adding in discipline, basic karate skills such as blocking, and knowing when to punch and kick.  CKS Family Program students will learn defense techniques, forms, with continued focus on skills learned in the earlier programs. Parents/guardians are ALWAYS encouraged to take class with their children and go through the same activities.  Families that train together, stay together!

All students in this program will progress through ranks at an adult pace.

In this class, defense techniques will take place on one day, and forms will take place on a different day. Adult physical fitness, adaptation, situational awareness and understanding the motions and mechanics of American Kenpo Karate. This class is appropriate for all high school students, adults, and older adults. As in all of our programs, there is no high-intensity sparring, and focus is ALWAYS on safety!

The Concord Karate Academy after-school program is available in 3 or 5 day options for school-aged children (K-8) and follows the Concord School District (SAU 8) School Year Calendar.  In this education-focused program, students will arrive at the Concord Karate Studio and be given a snack/drink and a short period to decompress from school, and then proceed into a full 45 minute Karate Class.  From there, students will work on special programming, which includes instruction in a world language (French/Spanish), life skills such as first aid and computer literacy.  Then students can work on homework until parent pick up.  It’s a full program designed to help kids focus and succeed in school. To join our Concord Karate After School waitlist, click here.

Each summer, Concord Karate Academy offers week long summer camps. These specialized karate camps will focus on fun! Activities include: karate classes, karate games, movie-time, siesta, and snacks. On Friday, participants will have a Pizza Party for lunch! Throughout the week will also be special activities and other surprises!