Growth, measured
Every belt, every class, every mat chat ties back to a skill a student can name and a parent can see at home.
Middletown · Clearlake, California
Respect.
Confidence.
Discipline.
Personal growth.
Martial arts is how we teach it.
From three-year-olds learning to listen to adults rebuilding confidence, every class is built around one goal: becoming a little better than last week.
- Ages 3+
- Every stage
- 2
- Locations
- 5
- Programs
- 20+ yrs
- In Lake County
Our approach
What martial arts actually changes
We exist to help children, teens and adults grow — in confidence, focus, fitness and character — through disciplined, welcoming martial arts instruction. Belts and technique are the vehicle. Attention span, self-regulation, physical literacy and the willingness to be a beginner are the outcome — and those transfer to classrooms, workplaces and homes.
Safe by design
Background-checked, first-aid certified coaches. Controlled contact taught in progressions, never rushed.
Built for real life
Short preschool classes, after-school youth blocks and evening adult training across two locations.
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Programs
A path for every age
Five programs, one curriculum philosophy. Teens train inside our adult classes, so the ladder never breaks between childhood and adulthood.
Ages 3–4
Little Dragons
First lessons in listening, balance and bravery.
A playful 40-minute introduction built around the way three and four year olds actually learn: short bursts, clear cues, and lots of encouragement.
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Ages 5–8
Tigers
Focus, respect and real martial arts fundamentals.
Where the habits stick. Tigers build attention span, self-control and a genuine technical base while still having fun on the mat.
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Ages 9–12
Dragons
Discipline that carries into everything else.
A more demanding curriculum for students ready to be pushed — real technique, real conditioning, and leadership responsibility on the mat.
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Ages 13–17
Teens
Train like an adult. Grow at your own pace.
Teens train inside our adult classes with coaching adapted to their stage — a real gym environment, real standards, and a healthy outlet for stress.
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Ages 18+
Adults
The hour of the day that belongs to you.
Beginner-friendly adult training for fitness, practical self-defense and a genuine reset from work and family load. No athletic background required.
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Getting started
Three steps to your first class
Request a time
Pick your location, program and a class time from the live schedule. One short form.
Check your email
We confirm your appointment and send any paperwork, plus a reminder before class.
Show up and train
Wear comfortable clothes. Arrive ten minutes early. That's the entire preparation.
“A wonderful asset to our community. So many programs available. Glad to have them in town!”
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Where we train
Two locations in Lake County
Middletown
Our flagship academy and home to the full program ladder, from Little Dragons through adult classes.
21168 Calistoga Rd., Middletown, CA 95461Clearlake
A satellite training location serving the north and east shore with youth and adult classes on a focused weekly schedule.
3245 Bowers Ave, Clearlake, CA 95422Verified Google reviews
What changes at home
“Elevate Martial Arts in Middletown is a true asset to the community. Benito is an exceptional professor, mentor, and teacher: approachable, grounded, and deeply committed to his students.”
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“100% recommend for kids and adults. Everyone is a pleasure to be around.”
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“I have both my girls in classes and they both love it so much. All of the coaches are amazing and you can tell they love what they do. I've watched my kids grow so much in these classes.”
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Your first class is free.
Pick a location, a program and a time that works. We'll confirm the details by email — no card, no obligation.