Elevate Youth Academy East Sacramento's Best After-School Program


Safe and Fun After School Program that your kids will love

We consider ourselves an integral part of the village that helps parents instill valuable character traits, beliefs, and habits in their children. Habits such as self-discipline, the ability to stay calm under pressure, the appreciation of teachers, parents and other mentors, and the value of proper diet, exercise, and education in a happy and fulfilling life.

Our program gives kids a safe place to come, learn about martial arts, and make new friends in a fun, social, and educational setting to provide you with the peace of mind you need.

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Martial Arts for Adults - East Sacramento

Being a Parent is Hard. We're here to help.

  • Free Transportation

    We provide free transportation in our fully inspected and insured van from Caleb Greenwood, Phoebe Hearst, and Theodore Judah.

  • Safe and Supportive Environment

    When your kids are with us, they’re learning useful skills and spending time with other kids. You can rest easy knowing that they’re safe and sound.

  • Fun and Educational

    Our after school program includes our award winning karate classes, art lessons from a professional comic book and video game artist, Japanese Languages lessons, and more!

Learning and Fun


  • Free Transportation

    Free transportation from Caleb Greenwood, Theodore Judah, and Phoebe Hearst is included. Our transport is fully inspected and insured.

  • Full After School Program

    We provide a safe and fun place for your child to be through the evening, up until 6:00pm.

  • We have the Best Coaches

    Our program is facilitated by a director with years of experience working with children in educational and theraputic environments.

  • Martial Arts Practice

    Learners will practice the art of authentic Okinawan Karate and learn under the guidance of Sensei Mike Oliver, a teacher with over 20 years of experience training in karate.

  • Homework quiet time

    We provide 45 minutes of quiet time for students to mindfully complete their homework.

  • Mindfulness Lessons and Practice

    Every day, learners will learn about the concept of Mindfulness, how the brain works under stress, and how to self-regulate to maximize their learning potential.

  • Japanese Language Lessons

    As part of a California Cultural Heritage School, learners will be introduced to basic Japanese Language concepts and writing with opportunities to practice with their peers and native speakers.

  • Art Lessons

    Students have a chance to learn from a professional illustrator that works in the comic book and video game industry.

  • Bring your Snacks

    Students must come to camp with their own snacks and water bottle. We do have a refillable water bottle station.

  • Games and Activities

    Our day is full of many fun activities including Legos, outdoor play, dollhouses, and more.

  • Educational Games and Film

    Every learner has a Chromebook dedicated to them that includes educational video games that can be played during limited times during camp if required work is completed.


Health and Safety


  • Limited Cohort Size

    We are limiting our group sizes both accommodate County and CDC Covid-19 guidelines and to ensure your child gets the support that they need.

  • Face Coverings Required

    All staff and students are required to wear face coverings while indoors. We have extra disposable face masks if needed, but we recommend that you bring your own for comfort. We have a back yard patio area for snacking and for students that need to take a mask break.

  • Purified Air Filtration System

    Our commercial air cleaner and purifier continually refreshes our training floor and classroom air.

  • Regular Surface Cleanings

    In between classes, staff and assistants will disinfect surfaces throughout the dojo, including handles, door knobs, benches, and the training floor.

  • Hand Sanitizer Stations

    We have provided extra hand-sanitizer stations mounted near all entrances and on the training floor. This is in addition to our two bathrooms equipped with soap and water.

  • Bring your Own Water Bottle

    Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles as the drinking fountain will be off-limits to prevent a point of contact.

  • Greeting with a Bow

    In the martial arts, we have a long-standing tradition of greeting each-other with a bow. We will keep this tradition while eliminating hand-shakes and high-fives, reducing our amount of contact.

  • Optional Outdoor Activities

    Weather permitting, we have outdoor activities available such as games in the back patio and walking visits to East Portal Park (about 2 blocks away).

Learn More about our Sacramento Learning Camp

Introduction to our Camp

Good Day Sacramento Visits

Register for our Distance Learning Camp


Camp Pricing

Ages 7-12


Tuition per Week - $349.95

  • A one-time registration fee of $60 per learner covers their initial learning supplies and headphones.
  • Tuition is billed weekly. Due to CDC guidelines, we are asking for 6 week minimum commitment to keep our group of learners stable.
  • Every learners will have their own pre-configured Chromebook for use, but these will remain property of Zen Martial Arts.

No lunch or snacks are provided. You MUST send a lunch, snacks, and water daily with your child.


Distance Learning Camp drop off is from 8:45am to 9:00am. Pick up is from 5:00 to 5:15pm

Frequently Asked Questions


We plan on offering the learning camp through at least December. Currently, SCUSD does not have a date where they plan to transition back to in-person classes.

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Phone/Text: 916-678-0565
E-Mail: info@zenmartial.com

ZenMartial Arts Center
4819 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819