Sandoval Freestyle Karate

Sandoval Freestyle Karate Gilbert

Sandoval Freestyle Karate sits on South Higley Road in central Gilbert, a family karate and mixed martial arts academy run by Mr. Sandoval and Mrs. Sandoval with 25-plus years of operating history. The school combines traditional karate with cross-training in BJJ, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Tang Soo Do, plus official Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu certification (one of a handful in the Valley).

Kids Karate Programs

The kids curriculum splits into preschool and elementary tiers with structured progression through belt ranks. Programs include:
- Little Dragons, ages 4-6 (preschool intro karate)
- Children's Beginners, ages 7-12 (full karate curriculum with sparring)
- Teen Karate (continued ranks for older students)
- Adult Karate (continued curriculum for parents)
- Cross-training options: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Tang Soo Do

What's Included

• 25-plus years of operating history
• Family-run (Mr. and Mrs. Sandoval named as owners)
• World and national champion instructors on staff
• Official Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu certification (rare in the Valley)
• Cross-training pathway across six disciplines under one roof

Experience

The Gracie BJJ certification is meaningful - few Valley schools have direct Gracie family authorization. The multi-discipline depth means a kid starting in karate can grow into BJJ, Muay Thai, or TKD without changing schools. The family-run structure (Mr. and Mrs. Sandoval) gives consistency parents would not find at a rotating-staff commercial chain. Pattern fits central-Gilbert families that want a long-term martial arts home with multi-discipline expansion options.