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進化 · 伝統 Evolution & Tradition

Traditional karate, made real for today.

A veteran-owned dojo in Mandeville built on respect, discipline, and practical skill — where kids, teens, and adults grow into stronger, more confident people.

"To evolve martial arts back to its intended form. Function over performance."

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5–Adult Every age welcome
No Long-term contracts
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Our Approach

Jissen-Ryu was founded by Sensei Scott with a single goal — to bring martial arts back to its intended form. Not a performance. A practical, living system that builds better people, one class at a time.

伝統Tradition that still matters

Manners, discipline, and character development. The values at the core of authentic martial arts — principles that never go out of style.

進化Evolution, not memorization

A practical, living system. Less standing in line punching the air — more live drilling, real awareness, and modern training methods.

実戦Built for the real world

Well-rounded striking, clinching, takedowns, self-defense, and situational awareness — skill that holds up beyond the dojo.

礼 Respect Rei
忍 Perseverance Nin
克 Self-Control Koku
勇 Courage Yū
Why Families Choose Us

More than punches and kicks

Parents send their children to us because martial arts becomes the vehicle — character is the destination. Here is what your child actually takes home.

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Character over trophies

Winning matters — but less than integrity, effort, humility, and growth. We believe martial arts should build better people first.

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Progress that's earned

Belts are never handed out — they're achieved. Students learn that hard work, consistency, and perseverance lead to real accomplishment.

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Tradition with modern teaching

We honor values like respect and discipline while teaching in a way today's kids genuinely understand and enjoy.

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Real-world confidence

Students learn awareness, boundaries, and how to stay calm under pressure. Confidence changes how kids walk through the world.

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Respect through discipline

Kids learn to bow, listen, and wait their turn. The habits built on the mat follow them into school, home, and friendships.

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Confidence without arrogance

Quiet kids begin speaking up. Nervous beginners become leaders. Step by step, they discover they're capable of more than they thought.

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"Real confidence doesn't come from being told you're amazing. It comes from overcoming obstacles, earning progress, and discovering your own capability."
Find Your Class

Programs for every age & goal

From our youngest students taking their first steps on the mat to adults rediscovering a challenge — there's a place for everyone here.

侍Youngest Students

Little Samurai

Early beginners

Builds overall athletic ability alongside the basics of karate, with a focus on manners, following directions, and self-discipline.

  • Fun, fast, and structured with little down time
  • New students can join the 1st week of any month without feeling behind
  • Graded each class on focus & effort, with feedback that earns points toward the next rank
道Kids & Teens

Youth & Teen Martial Arts

Youth 8–10 · Teen 11–15

Prioritizes character, focus, self-discipline, and athletic development in a safe but challenging environment.

  • Classes meet twice a week — monthly memberships, no contracts
  • Beginners advance to youth or teen classes upon earning yellow belt
  • Sparring and pad work in every class — sparring gear is the only equipment needed
拳Adults

Adult Martial Arts

All experience levels

A real-world approach to traditional martial arts in a welcoming, ego-free environment where skill development feels supported.

  • Improves cardiovascular health, mobility, balance & coordination
  • Novice or seasoned — everyone trains at their level
  • The first step to a healthier mind and body
撃Teen & Adult

Kickboxing

Train at your comfort level

Both light and heavy contact sparring, so students choose the intensity that fits their experience and goals.

  • Great for fitness, self-defense, confidence, or skill development
  • Realistic training with regular sparring
  • Not a pro fight gym — we don't coach or promote pro fighters
For Every Student

Practical Self-Defense

At the heart of Jissen-Ryu is protection that works. Students train in striking, clinching, takedowns, and situational awareness — learning to read a situation, set boundaries, and stay calm under pressure. This is the "make karate real again" mission in practice: skill you'd be proud to pass to your own family.

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Weekly Schedule

When we train

Consistent class times you can build a routine around — find the class that fits your age and level below.

Monday 月曜
5:00 – 5:45 PM
Little Samurai
Ages 5–7
5:45 – 7:00 PM
Youth Advanced
Ages 8–10
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Kickboxing
Teen & Adult
Tuesday 火曜
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Youth / Teen Beginner
Ages 8–10
5:45 – 7:00 PM
Teen Advanced
Ages 11–15
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Adult Jissen-Ryu
Ages 16+
Wednesday 水曜
5:00 – 5:45 PM
Little Samurai
Ages 5–7
5:45 – 7:00 PM
Youth Advanced
Ages 8–10
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Kickboxing
Teen & Adult
Thursday 木曜
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Youth / Teen Beginner
Ages 8–10
5:45 – 7:00 PM
Teen Advanced
Ages 11–15
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Adult Jissen-Ryu
Ages 16+
Friday 金曜
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Team Training
By invitation only
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Little Samurai is designed so new students can start the first week of any month without feeling behind. Have questions about which class fits your child? Reach out — we'll point you in the right direction. (Confirm exact start dates & any holiday changes with the front desk.)

Simple, Honest Pricing

Start with one month

No long-term contracts. Memberships are month-to-month, so your family can train on your terms.

Best first step

1-Month Trial

Try any program, risk-free
$69 / one month
  • Full month of classes
  • Uniform included
  • Any program — kids, teen or adult
  • No commitment afterward
Claim the trial

Kids & Teens

Little Samurai · Youth · Teen
$149 / month
  • Twice-weekly classes
  • Month-to-month, no contract
  • Rank progression system
  • Sparring gear is the only gear needed
Enroll my child

Adults

Adult Martial Arts · Kickboxing
$129 / month
  • 90-minute sessions
  • Train at your own intensity
  • Ego-free, supportive room
  • Month-to-month, no contract
Start training

Every journey starts the same way: one month, $69, uniform included. After that, continue with the program that fits — no pressure, no contracts.

先生Sensei Scott, founder and head instructor
USKA Hall of Fame Inducted 2019 · U.S. Navy Veteran
Meet Your Instructor

Sensei Scott

Founder · Head Instructor · Navy Veteran · Dad

Sensei Scott began his martial arts journey in 1996 at Mandeville Karate, earning his black belt in 2001 as part of three National Champion teams. From 2003 to 2008 he served in the U.S. Navy — much of it in Guam with the Navy's top helicopter squadron — exploring a range of martial arts systems that broadened his perspective on combat and practical self-protection.

He returned home in 2015 to take over Mandeville Karate,  inducted into the United States Karate Alliance Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2020 became a father — a milestone that deepened his purpose. That same year he began developing Jissen-Ryu with a clear mission: to make karate real again. Not a performance art, but a practical protection system he'd be proud to teach his own children. In 2026, that vision became Jissen Martial Arts.

1996  Began training 2001 Black belt 2003–08 U.S. Navy 2015 Took over the school 2018  Hall of Fame 2026 Jissen Martial Arts
Our Story

From Mandeville Karate to Jissen

Jissen Martial Arts began as Mandeville Karate Training Center, established in 1987. Sensei Scott started training there in 1995 and earned his black belt in 2001. After taking over the school in 2015, he began shaping what would become Jissen-Ryu — a personal system built around practical application and realistic training.

"Less memorization, more learning. Less rigid structure, more live drilling."

Instead of standing in place punching and kicking the air, students train in well-rounded striking, clinching, takedowns, self-defense, and situational awareness. To better reflect that system and vision, the school was reimagined as Jissen Martial Arts — a smaller, more personal facility with outdoor training space.

1987

The roots

Founded as Mandeville Karate Training Center.

2015

A new chapter

Sensei Scott takes over Mandeville Karate.

2020

A clear mission

"Make karate real again" — a practical system worth passing to the next generation.

2022

Jissen-Ryu is born

.Show the world what Karate is supposed to be.

2026

Jissen Martial Arts

A personal dojo with outdoor space, built to evolve and pass on functional, meaningful martial arts.

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