Our Story

Metro Karate and Jiu Jitsu Academy (MKJA) was initially established twenty-five years ago under the name Metro Karate Academy. In 2013, David Toft took over ownership of the school and altered its name to reflect the school’s expanded curriculum and growing interest in different martial arts. Today, MKJA teaches Traditional Shotokan Karate and Gracie Jiu Jitsu to people from all walks of life.

Owner and Head Instructor David Toft is a Certified Gracie Combatives® Instructor. He also holds multiple black belts from different striking arts as well.

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Our Philosphy

Our mission at MKJA is to build a community where people gain the courage to challenge themselves and reach their highest potential through physical and mental training. Our programs focus on teaching discipline, respect, perseverance, humility, and teamwork to all of our students. By focusing on these concepts, we teach our students to have confidence in themselves, their potential, and their physical capabilities. Our classes are structured to ensure a safe and encouraging environment where students are taught Shotokan Karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of our knowledgeable instructors.

Our Staff

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the martial arts and have attained a level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification, and tournament level competition, our staff has attained a solid level of understanding in their martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students.