Classes and Fees
Try one or more martial arts to see which is best for you, with no long-term obligation. The DAC does not require contracts.
New Shotokan Karate students can try training with us for a week (1-2 classes) for FREE.
DAC and its instructors reserve the right to cancel, change, or reschedule classes as deemed necessary.
Beginning class: Flying Tigers Shotokan Karate for Kids ages 7-12
Mondays, Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Instructor: Sensei Ty Aponte
Assistant: Juan Miguel Nunez
Fees: $100 per month for 1 class per week, $165 per month for 2 or more classes per week
Private Lessons: $75 per hour with Sensei Ty Aponte (6th Degree Black Belt), $40 per hour with other Black Belt instructors
New students: First week free
Assessment may be required for students younger than 7 y/o.
Additional fees apply for testing (changing rank).
What do I need to get started? Karate uniform (gi) available from Sensei Ty Aponte for $60
Beginning to Intermediate Shotokan Karate for Teens & Adults
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM and Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Instructors: Sensei Ty Aponte and Senseis Lynn Aponte and David Voiles and Irene Nunez
Fees: $100 per month for 1 class per week, $165 per month for 2 or more classes per week
Private Lessons: $75 per hour with Sensei Ty Aponte (6th Degree Black Belt), $40 per hour with other Black Belt instructors
New students: First week free
Additional fees apply for testing.
What do I need to get started? Karate uniform (gi) available from Sensei Ty Aponte for $60
Advanced Shotokan Karate - for Teens and Adults
Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturdays from 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Instructor: Sensei Ty Aponte
Fees: $100 per month for 1 class per week, $165 per month for 2 or more classes per week
Private Lessons: $75 per hour with Sensei Ty Aponte (6th Degree Black Belt),
$40 per hour with other Black Belt instructors
$25 drop-in fee (irregular training)
Additional fees apply for testing.
What do I need to get started? Karate uniform (gi) available from Sensei Ty Aponte for $60
Iaido
Traditional Samurai School
A Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to a sudden attack. The name can be translated as the way of harmonious living, the art of adapting to circumstance, or the way of being here and now. Practice emphasizes smooth and efficient movement.
Classes: Saturdays from 1:00 to 2:30/3:00 PM
Location: Defense Arts Center dojo: 1842 W. 11th St. Unit D, Upland CA. 91786
Instructor: Sensei Tim Richmond
Fees: $100 per month
Testing requires membership with the Nippon Meirinkai for testing ($70 first year, $50/yr thereafter)
Aikido & Sword
"The way of harmonious spirit"
The Japanese martial art of Aikido is a peaceful discipline for effective self-defense. The classes include stretching, instruction in safe rolling and falling, joint-lock and throwing techniques, weapons, and etiquette.
Open to students 15+ years old.
Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Fridays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Defense Arts Center dojo: 1842 W. 11th St. Unit D, Upland CA. 91786
Instructors: Sensei Eugene Morales and Sandra Morales
Fees: Contact Sensei Morales at 951-281-9016.
Additional fees apply for testing and promotion.
Kobudo
Traditional Okinawan weapon practice - mainly focused on exercises and kata with bo (6 foot staff), tunqua (police baton), and sai (three pronged short sword). Instruction is based on the Matayoshi style of Kobudo.
Classes: Sundays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Instructor: Sensei David Michelson
Fees: $100 per month
Yearly fee for membership in MKKI required ($75 per year)
Japanese Jujutsu
Japanese Jujutsu is an ancient martial art from which others, such as Judo and Brazilian Jujitsu, were derived. It involves immobilization, throwing, striking, defense and sometimes the use of small weapons. Students also study technique theory, Japanese history and terminology, the human body and first aid.
Classes: Sundays from 5:00 to 6:30 PM
Instructor: Kancho Ruben Marquez
Fees: $100 per month
Katori Shinto Ryu
Traditional Japanese sword & weapons training.
Classes: Sundays from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Instructors: Riichi Kitano Sensei Menkyo/Shihandai, Masashi Odate Sensei Menkyo/Shihandai
Fees: $150 per month
Wing Chun Gung Fu
Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - call beforehand to confirm schedule
Sundays: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM - call beforehand to confirm schedule
Instructor: Sifu Stanley Tang
Fees: $125.00 per month (cash)
Training is open to Teens & Adults
Call or email to join the Wing Chun class:
Ty Aponte: (951) 204-0341, TyAponte@yahoo.com
Additional Karate Class Fee Information:
Shotokan Karate offers discounts for families and for advanced payments:
For students paying for unlimited karate training (two or more training times per week)
* 6 months paid in advance: $960.00 ($30.00 savings)
* 12 months paid in advance: $1,860.00 ($120.00 savings)
Call Sensei Ty for details: 951-204-0341
Fees are due promptly by the 1st week of each month
There will be an additional fee of $10 for payments received after the 10th of each month
Payments are accepted in cash (always king), checks, credit/debit cards, and electronic debit (ACH) payments (ask if interested), and online Zelle/Venmo payment apps.
Please make checks out to "DEFENSE ARTS CENTER".
There are no refunds or credited rollovers.
Zelle: Email address: TyAponte@yahoo.com
Venmo : Email address: TyAponte@yahoo.com
Gift Certificates are available for 3 months of any of the classes we offer
Call Sensei Ty with any questions or concerns: 951-204-0341
Please note: there are no charter school discounts. The DAC is a vendor with some charter school programs. Please inquire if interested in having your charter school offer DAC Karate in its curriculum. We offer Youth Karate (ages 7-12 yo) and Teen Karate (ages 13-18 yo).
Defense Arts Center Promotion
If you feel that you and/or your family members have benefited from training in this dojo, please take the time to share that with others and help promote the dojo and all the good that it can provide. Please encourage your friends, family members, and acquaintances to try one of the martial arts offered at our dojo. As a thank you, any DAC member who refers a new student who signs up for monthly classes will receive a 50% discount on their next month’s dues.
You can also help promote our dojo by writing positive reviews on Yelp or Facebook, and/or by submitting a testimonial to this website.
Updated 1/5/23 - All fees are subject to change.
