Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Martial Arts Training Center
Founded in 1974 by Grandmaster Jerry E. Fisher, Puma Karate (P.U.M.A.) is an eclectic American fighting system blending traditional Japanese, Korean, and Chinese martial arts with Western boxing. Our curriculum emphasizes personal development through disciplined practice of striking techniques, forms, self-defense, and sparring. With a lineage of world champions and a focus on adapting techniques to individual body types, we cultivate both physical mastery and mental resilience. Our instructors, including multiple high-degree black belts, uphold rigorous standards of respect, ethics, and technical excellence. The P.U.M.A. system integrates decades of competitive boxing experience with diverse martial arts traditions, offering structured classes for all ages.Our philosophy prioritizes individual growth over rigid conformity, encouraging students to refine their unique fighting style while mastering foundational principles. The dojo maintains strict safety protocols, a formal code of conduct, and a commitment to fostering community through martial arts training.
Services
Karate Classes
Sparring Training
Forms Practice
Self-Defense Techniques
Kickboxing Instruction
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined martial arts expertise from our instructors
- Our eclectic system adapts techniques to individual body types and personalities
- We maintain strict safety protocols with mandatory protective equipment during sparring
- Our lineage includes multiple world champion martial artists
- We emphasize ethical development through our formal P.U.M.A. Code of Ethics
Services
Karate Classes
Structured instruction in striking techniques, stances, and muscle memory development. Classes emphasize proper form, conditioning, and traditional Karate principles through repetitive practice and progressive drills. Students learn to combine physical techniques with mental focus and discipline.
Forms Practice
Systematic study of pre-arranged movement sequences that develop strength, focus, and technical precision. Practitioners refine their execution of standardized forms while building muscle memory and understanding of combat applications.
Self-Defense Techniques
Partner-based instruction in real-world defense scenarios. Students practice responding to various attacks while developing situational awareness, counter-techniques, and adaptive response strategies under instructor guidance.
Sparring Training
Supervised kickboxing sessions using protective gear to develop timing, distance management, and tactical decision-making. Emphasis on controlled contact to safely test techniques and improve reflexes through practical application.
Belt Advancement Programs
Progressive evaluation system requiring technical mastery, attendance consistency, and ethical conduct. Each belt level represents increased proficiency in forms, sparring, and demonstration of the P.U.M.A. Code of Ethics.
People
Jerry E. Fisher
Founder & Grandmaster
50+ years martial arts expertise, 100+ professional boxing matches, 1974 system founder. Developed eclectic fighting methodology combining multiple disciplines while serving as LAPD defensive tactics consultant since 1995.
John Gyro
9th Degree Black Belt
Senior instructor with decades of experience in P.U.M.A. system development. Trained directly under Grandmaster Fisher, specializing in advanced techniques and competitive applications of the martial art.
Questions
What martial arts styles are included in the P.U.M.A. system?
Our system combines American boxing, Japanese Karate, Korean Hapkido, and Chinese Wushu techniques into a cohesive fighting methodology.
What age groups can participate in your classes?
Our curriculum is designed to accommodate students of all ages through adaptable training methods and progressive skill development.
What safety measures are in place during sparring sessions?
Mandatory protective equipment and instructor supervision ensure safe sparring practice with controlled contact levels.
How does P.U.M.A. approach belt progression?
Promotion requires mastering fundamentals, maintaining attendance records, and demonstrating technical proficiency through formal evaluations.
What distinguishes your martial arts training from other schools?
Our eclectic system emphasizes personal style development while maintaining traditional discipline and technical rigor across multiple fighting arts.
