American River
Martial Arts Academy
Family-owned and operated,
we focus on practical and self-defense oriented martial arts.
Striking • Self-Defense • Grappling
Call and get your
first week free
(530) 492-5292
Classes
Kids
Tuesday & Thursday
4:00-5:00pm
Build a strong foundation of technical
martial arts skills while building confidence, improving fitness, and having fun
Adults
Tuesday
7:00-8:15pm
Learn a blend of martial arts -
focusing on techniques from striking to
grappling to weapons, and more
Self Defense
Thursday
6:00-6:45pm
Teens & Young Women have the
opportunity to learn practical methods
to defend themselves in various contexts
1255 Racquet Club Dr,
Auburn, CA 95603
Meet Our Instructors
Coach Zach Agoff
Coach Zach holds black belts in Hapkido, Judo, and Tang Soo Do. With additional experience in kickboxing, boxing, JKD, and Eskrima, he continually aims to blend and integrate different martial arts to nurture well-rounded students.
With over 5 years of coaching experience, Zach also holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on the philosophy and science of mixed martial arts. This background gives him a unique and holistic perspective on martial arts, allowing him to focus not just on combatives and self-defense, but also on the development of character and virtue in his students.
Coach Sarah McGinnis
As a former Stanford University instructor in martial arts and self-defense, Coach Sarah brings a wealth of expertise to her students. Sarah holds second-degree black belts in Hapkido and Tang Soo Do, along with experience in kickboxing, JKD, and Eskrima, and a degree in kinesiology.
Coach Sarah has over 8 years of experience running kids' programs at Bay Area Martial Arts Academy, and served as a strength and conditioning coach and PE teacher at Crystal Springs Uplands School. Passionate about helping students of all ages build confidence, strength, and discipline, Sarah integrates her extensive knowledge of martial arts and fitness to deliver impactful training.
Our System
Students learn how to defend themselves through a dynamic range of scenarios and blend of traditional and non-traditional martial arts, including:
Hapkido • Japanese Jujitsu • Tang Soo Do • Judo • Kickboxing • Submission Grappling • Eskrima • JKD Concepts • And more!
Ready to learn more?
Contact us for your free trial
(530) 492-5292 | americanrivermartialarts@gmail.com