American Kenpo Karate Association School on Houghton Road

Welcome to the homepage for the AKKA academy on Houghton Road, in beautiful Tucson, Arizona!

Here, you’ll find information about our organization, our instructors, our weekly class schedule, and any important events coming up!

Why Kenpo?

Karate helps you feel good about yourself!

Many of our students who have tried other forms of exercise, like running or lifting weights, say that nothing makes them feel as good as Martial Arts. The exercise and mental training combined gives them a feeling of accomplishment in their training like no other sport. No wonder Martial Arts has endured for over 2000 years!

Martial Arts are a great way to give kids a head start on life! 

Because a structure of respect and discipline is built into Martial Arts, children begin to develop the ability to listen, learn and achieve within a highly regulated environment. We are a goal-oriented program with a clear staircase of development.

We have many classes to offer. See the menu on the right to learn more about our programs.

- Doing AKKA Karate has really helped me physically and spiritually! I actually deal with stress on a much better level! Its amazing what you can accomplish if you allow the Kenpo system to work more than just the physical workout! - student