Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy: Karate, Kickboxing, and Tai Chi on Highway 9

Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy takes students from age five, which is worth knowing if you've a kid who needs somewhere to put their energy on a rainy valley evening. It's at 13089 Highway 9, at the north end of downtown, and it's open Monday through Friday, 9am to 8:45pm.

Kenpo is the house style, and it's a distinctive one. It's built on fast hand strikes thrown in quick succession, with much less kicking than most karate. Students are taught that every block is also a strike. That makes it a practical self-defense art, and it's the reason most adults walk in the door.

What's taught

Karate for children five and up, and karate for adults, are the core. Classes are graded so a beginner isn't put in with people who've been at it for years, and the school keeps class sizes limited so nobody spends the hour at the back of the room.

Cardio kickboxing runs alongside it, several days a week at a range of levels. It's a workout class built on pads and bags rather than a sparring class. It's genuinely strenuous, so it's worth talking to your doctor first if you're coming back to exercise after a long gap.

There's also Pilates, adults only and in small groups, with private sessions available on request, and Tai Chi taught privately for beginners of any age.

The school advertises free women's self-defense classes. Call to find out when the next one runs.

If you're after a dedicated classical Pilates studio with reformers and towers, Treetop Pilates is three minutes' walk away on Forest Street. Different setup, same neighborhood.

Cost and getting started

The school's advertised rates are $90 a month for adult classes and $75 a month for kids' classes. Phone (831) 703-4372.

No class timetable is published, so the phone is how you find out what runs when. It's a small enough operation that someone will actually pick up.

The owner has been practicing martial arts since the age of five and has taught for more than thirty years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lone Wolf Kenpo Academy?

13089 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006. Phone (831) 703-4372.

What are the hours?

Monday through Friday, 9am to 8:45pm. Those are the studio's open hours, not a class schedule, so call for class times.

What age can children start?

Five and up.

What styles are taught?

Kenpo karate for children and adults, cardio kickboxing, cardio fitness, Pilates for adults, and private Tai Chi.

How much does it cost?

The school advertises $90 a month for adult classes and $75 a month for kids' classes. Call to confirm what those cover.

Are there free self-defense classes?

The school advertises free women's self-defense classes. Call for the next date.

Is this the same as Treetop Pilates?

No. Lone Wolf offers Pilates classes as part of a martial arts studio. Treetop Pilates on Forest Street is a dedicated classical Pilates studio with reformers, towers, and other apparatus.

Last reviewed August 6, 2026. Address, hours, class list, and monthly rates come from the school's own site. No class timetable is published, so call before turning up.

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