Kovar’s Satori Academy

Specialties

Through high quality martial arts instruction, we empower people of all ages to achieve their full potential.

By emphasizing self-​defense, health, fitness and life skills in a friendly, safe, positive environment, we inspire our students to become more confident, successful, contributing members of our community.

History

Established in 2004.

In 1978, Kyoshi or «Master Teacher» Dave Kovar opened his first school with a vision to empower people by teaching martial arts on a completely different level than could be found anywhere else. His brother Tim, who brought innovative business practice to the operation, soon joined him.

The brothers’ reputation for combining self-​defense and life skills grew. As the word spread, the Kovar’s opened new locations, garnered awards, earned prestigious industry accolades, and gained national recognition.



Satori means to be «in the moment, at your best» in Japanese. And this is exactly what Kovar’s is all about. So we added Satori to our name.

Indomitable Spirit

Generosity

Experiential

Teamwork

Community

Growth

Never static, Kyoshi and his team continue to innovate and grow the various aspects of Kovar’s to develop its curriculum and outreach.