Children in karate uniforms listening to their instructor at the HIRO dojo

HIRO MARTIAL ARTS / ENCINO, CALIFORNIA

HIRO MARTIAL ARTS / ENCINO, CALIFORNIA

Strength
for life.

Strength
for life.

Strength
for life.

Strength
for life.

Rooted in tradition.
Built for today.

Rooted in tradition.
Built for today.

Strength. Character. Confidence.

Strength. Character. Confidence.

Explore HIRO ↓

Explore HIRO ↓

01 / FIND YOUR PATH

A place to begin.
A path to grow.

A place to begin.
A path to grow.

A place to begin.
A path to grow.

A place to begin.
A path to grow.

Training that meets you where you are
and gives you somewhere to grow.

Authentic boxing built on a curriculum developed by professional boxer Marco Deckman, with a focus on technique, discipline and real ring fundamentals.

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Practical Krav Maga based on the system and experience of Grandmaster Mihran Aghvinian, with a focus on effective real-world self-defense.

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Every student arrives with a different goal.
We begin by listening to yours.

02 / MORE THAN THE MOVEMENT

BUILT HERE.
CARRIED FOR LIFE.

BUILT HERE.
CARRIED FOR LIFE.

BUILT HERE.
CARRIED FOR LIFE.

BUILT HERE.
CARRIED FOR LIFE.

Every class develops more than martial arts skill. We build confidence, discipline, resilience and character. These qualities become part of who you are, on the mat and beyond it.

Every class develops more than martial arts skill. We build confidence, discipline, resilience and character. These qualities become part of who you are, on the mat and beyond it.

CHAMPIONS IN LIFE.

WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS

More than a place to train.

More than a place to train.

More than a place to train.

More than a place to train.

For many of our students and families, HIRO becomes a place to belong, to grow and to keep coming back to.

For many of our students and families, HIRO becomes a place to belong, to grow and to keep coming back to.

Google ★★★★★ Yelp ★★★★★

HIRO participants together at the dojo after a shared team experience
“I chose Shihan even before my kids were born. I wanted my children to grow up in a positive, supportive environment like the one Shihan has created. My older child is now 8 and I have seen firsthand how Hiro Martial Arts has shaped his confidence, focus, and character.”
ANNIE
HIRO Parent · Little Hiros & Hiro Kids
★★★★★ · Google
“Since starting here, my son’s confidence has grown so much. The instructors are incredibly warm, patient, encouraging, and genuinely care about the kids. My son asks to go every single day, which says everything.”
NINEVEH
HIRO Parent · Little Hiros
★★★★★ · Google
“Their devotion to their students—from the ‘tiny tots’ and ‘teen rising stars’ to veterans like myself—is apparent in every session. If you are looking for a dojo to call home, one that feels more like a family than a studio, you need seek no further than Hiro Martial Arts.”
DR. JEFF
HIRO Parent & Student · Teens & Adults
44 years in martial arts
★★★★★ · Google
“Hiro Martial Arts is not just a place to learn martial arts, it's a community. Marco and Mihran understand the power of creating community and a sense of belonging to anyone who enters the dojo. I have seen a huge improvement in both my children during their time at Hiro.”
SRUTI
HIRO Parent · Little Hiros & Hiro Kids
★★★★★ · Google
“In my over 30 years of training martial arts, Hiro is hands down my favorite place to train! This family friendly environment is a true gem, blending traditional martial arts with practical self-defense systems.”
NATHAN
HIRO Student · Teens & Adults
30+ years in martial arts
★★★★★ · Google
“What stands out most is how the instructors balance discipline with encouragement. They set high expectations while making classes fun and engaging. The instructors take the time to get to know each child, build their confidence, and help them develop important life skills.”
MARY
HIRO Parent · Hiro Kids
★★★★★ · Google
“My son looks forward to every session, and we've seen huge growth in his confidence, focus, coordination, and manners, both on and off the mat. The kids' program is spot on for young ones, blending tradition with modern elements in a supportive setting.”
ARA
HIRO Parent · From Little Hiros to Hiro Kids
★★★★★ · Yelp
“Classes are challenging, well-structured, and motivating. The instructors focus on proper technique, safety, and steady progress, all while creating a supportive and respectful environment.”
NICK
HIRO Student · Boxing
★★★★★ · Google
“Sensei Marco and Shihan are wonderful, warm, patient, and truly great with children. They create a positive and supportive environment that helps kids grow in confidence and discipline. We're so happy to be part of this community.”
NADIA
HIRO Parent
★★★★★ · Yelp
“Our son has thoroughly enjoyed all the classes he's taken and it's done wonders for his confidence and athleticism. I cannot recommend a martial arts place more than Hiro!”
TODD
HIRO Parent · Teens & Adults
★★★★★ · Google
Shihan Mihran Aghvinian and Sensei Marco Deckman at the HIRO dojo

03 / THE WAY WE TEACH

Keep what matters.
Evolve how we train.

Keep what matters.
Evolve how we train.

Keep what matters.
Evolve how we train.

We preserve the values at the heart of traditional martial arts: respect, discipline, responsibility and character. At the same time, we continue to evolve how we train and teach.

The result is purposeful, practical martial arts education designed for the world our students live in today.

The HIRO Way ↗

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Every journey
starts somewhere.

Every journey
starts somewhere.

Every journey
starts somewhere.

Every journey
starts somewhere.

Tell us what brings you here. We’ll listen, answer your questions and help you find the right place to begin.