Academy of American Karate
3228 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH, 44709
About this gym
Academy of American Karate and Fitness (Griffith Combat and Defense Arts LLC) is a family-run martial arts school led by Shihan Josh Griffith, a 5th Dan under Hanshi Todd Teal (Sogo Goshin-do) and Master Anthony Keiner (All-American Karate), studying martial arts since 2002, alongside Soke Tim Griffith, a 6th Dan under Master D. H. Choi and Master John Foster (All-American Karate), studying since 1983. Programs include adult and youth combat martial arts, kickboxing, and personal fitness training, with a focus on physical fitness, bully prevention, and behavioral improvement for younger students. The school also hosts affiliated study groups for Kombatan Arnis and Tai Chi/Kung Fu.
Classes offered
Class schedule
- Drop-in OKFighting Fitness5:15 PM–6:00 PM
- Drop-in OKJunior Warriors6:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Drop-in OKBudo Warriors7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKKickboxing5:15 PM–6:00 PM
- Drop-in OKJunior Warriors6:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Drop-in OKBudo Warriors7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKFighting Fitness5:15 PM–6:00 PM
- Drop-in OKJunior Warriors6:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Drop-in OKBudo Warriors7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKKickboxing5:15 PM–6:00 PM
- Drop-in OKJunior Warriors6:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Drop-in OKBudo Warriors7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKKombatan Arnis Study Group7:00 PM–8:00 PM · Guru Steve D'Aurelio
- Drop-in OKTai Chi and Kung Fu8:00 AM–11:00 AM · GM Greg Rodak and Holly Rodak
Membership & pricing
Junior/Budo Warriors Monthly
Single student membership for Junior Warriors or Budo Warriors, uniform included. Family discounts available, no contract.
Junior/Budo Warriors 3-Month
PopularSingle student membership for Junior Warriors or Budo Warriors, uniform included. Family discounts available, no contract.
Fighting Fitness Monthly
Single student membership, no contract. Free sport bottle when signing up for three months.
Kick-Boxing Monthly
Single student membership, no contract. Free sport bottle when signing up for three months.
Kombatan Arnis Study Group Monthly
Specialized training class taught by affiliated instructor Guru Steve D'Aurelio.
Tai Chi and Kung Fu
Contact (330) 313-4696 or (330) 244-7521 for monthly pricing.
Reviews
Sign in to reviewMore gyms like this
Cleveland's premier 60,000 sq ft all-in-one weightlifting, training, and recovery gym.
Central Ohio martial arts gym owned and operated by UFC legend "The Immortal" Matt Brown, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and kids programs.
Martial arts studio in Highland Heights, Ohio offering Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, JKD Kickboxing, and Kali/Filipino Martial Arts for youth and adults.
Counterstrike is the premiere destination for martial arts in the Cleveland area, teaching the Bang Muay Thai striking system for all ages and fitness levels.