Rodness' Martial Arts Center
Our Story

About Rodness' Martial Arts Center

Teaching traditional martial arts for the modern world in Davis, California, since 1993.

Since 1993

More Than Martial Arts

Since 1993, Rodness Martial Arts has provided professional martial arts instruction to the Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento communities. Steve Rodness opened Rodness Martial Arts Center to offer students of all ages, skills, and backgrounds an efficient, dynamic, and highly effective curriculum.

Our program not only teaches martial arts. We enhance self-confidence, community, and respect and inspire our students to do amazing things! Embark on an exceptional health and fitness journey through our transformative martial arts classes.

Students and instructors at Rodness' Martial Arts Center
Black belts at Rodness' Martial Arts Center
Owner & Chief Instructor

Mr. Steve Rodness

Mr. Rodness, our facility's owner and chief instructor, was twice named the International Tae Kwon Do Council's Teacher of the Year, and our facility is a multi-winning School of the Year.

Our martial arts teachers have over 40 years of experience teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, and other world-renowned martial arts. We offer MMA For The Street™ training taught by California's only full instructor, and Adult BJJ Fundamentals with Coaches Andre, Shelly, and David.

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What Sets Us Apart

Award-Winning Instruction

Mr. Rodness was twice named the International Tae Kwon Do Council's Teacher of the Year, and the school is a multi-winning School of the Year.

Traditional Arts, Modern World

Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing/Muay Thai, and Jeet Kune Do and Kali through MMA For The Street™ — an efficient, dynamic, and highly effective curriculum.

A Martial Arts Family

We welcome every individual in our school as we discover one another's strengths and unlock each other's highest potential.

For Every Age and Ability

Fun, educational, and interactive classes for kids, teens, and adults — regardless of age and experience.

Recognition

Readers' Choice Awards 2023 — The Best of Yolo County
Readers' Choice Awards 2023The Best of Yolo County in Martial Arts — Award Winner Finalist
Nova União Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Certified Academy 2024 certificate
Nova União Brazilian Jiu JitsuCertified Academy — 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Who teaches the classes?

Steve Rodness founded the academy in 1993 and is its owner and chief instructor. He was twice named the International Tae Kwon Do Council's Teacher of the Year, and the school is a multi-winning School of the Year. Adult BJJ Fundamentals are also taught by Coaches Andre, Shelly, and David.

What martial arts do you teach?

Rodness' Martial Arts Center teaches Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing/Muay Thai, and MMA For The Street™, which draws on Jeet Kune Do and Kali. Classes run for kids, teens, and adults.

Where are you located?

We're at 415 L Street, Davis, California 95616, and we've served students from Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento since 1993.