At VILLARI’S MARTIAL ARTS in Duarte, we offer professional private and group instruction for men, women and children, ages 4 and above, as well as a varied class schedule to meet your needs. Find out how we can help you today! With significant experience in the martial arts industry, our highly-skilled, professionally trained and knowledgeable instructors will go above and beyond to make sure that you are learning in a safe and friendly environment.
You can start taking classes at our Duarte, CA school right now! On this website you can read about our various training programs, and pick the one that’s right for you. All of our beginner enrollment packages can be found on our specials page and be purchased online!
Learn about our instructors, about our unique style of Shaolin Kempo Karate and why we have been leaders for over 40 years.
We are “America’s Self Defense Leaders”
Traditional skills combined with superior technique and expertise – that’s what separates us from the rest! We are proud to say most of our martial arts students are referred to us from our satisfied students and parents. Call today to schedule your first lesson! 626-327-4441.
Daily Choices That Quietly Transform Your Well-Being
Leadership doesn’t start with a title. It starts in the way a child sees themselves when nobody’s watching. If you want to raise a kid who leads without pushing others down, forget the lectures and lean into rhythm. Leadership isn’t a course—it’s a cadence that flows through the dinner table, the playground, the ride home from school. This isn’t about trophies or checklists. It’s about nurturing instincts: empathy, agency, steadiness under pressure. Parents aren’t just caregivers; they’re narrators of possibility. And it’s that narration—daily, unseen, uneven—that shapes tomorrow’s leaders.
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Daily Choices That Quietly Transform Your Well-Being
Your well-being isn’t built in a single moment; it grows out of small, repeated choices that
shape how you move through the day. Some days the rhythm feels natural, like you’re
gliding from one thing to the next without resistance. Other days, it takes more conscious
effort to tilt things in your favor. The good news is that you can influence the balance by
creating a set of reliable, practical habits that work even when life’s unpredictable. This is
about more than self-care trends—it’s about decisions that improve how you sleep, think,
connect, and sustain energy over time. When you commit to a few core practices, they
become anchors in your life, and those anchors make it easier to feel your best every day.
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Nurturing Healthy Choices in Kids That Grow With Them
Parents hold a unique power to shape their children’s approach to health and wellness,
setting the stage for choices that influence their entire lives. Guiding kids toward healthy
habits isn’t about strict rules or momentary fixes—it’s about creating an environment
where good decisions feel natural and rewarding. Whether it’s fostering a love for
nutritious meals, encouraging movement, or supporting emotional balance, the actions
parents take today ripple into the future. By nurturing these habits early, families can build
a strong foundation for lifelong well-being.
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6 Ways to Make Exercise More Disability-Friendly
Everyone deserves to experience the benefits of exercise, no matter their ability or mobility
levels. However, people with disabilities often face extra obstacles when it comes to working
out. A lack of accessible facilities presents barriers that can prevent people with disabilities from
getting the exercise they need. But it doesn’t have to be this way! There are plenty of ways to
make exercise more disability-friendly. Below, Villari’s Martial Arts presents these suggestions.
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Tips for Reclaiming Your Life During a
Midlife Crisis
Midlife crisis — this term often conjures images of fast sports cars, reckless decisions, and a sense of dread. But what if we could turn this period into a time of self-discovery and personal growth? This article from Villari’s Martial Arts offers practical tips on how to seize control and turn around a midlife crisis.
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