Since 2014, Vision Martial Arts has helped Almaden Valley families build confidence, self-discipline, and real self-defense skills — enhancing life, one class at a time, for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Every student. Every goal. Every belt. We're here every step of the way.
Vision Martial Arts has been Almaden Valley's home for character-driven martial arts training since 2014. Guided by the belief that leaders and champions are made, not born, our instructors help kids, teens, and adults build confidence, self-discipline, and real self-defense skills — because how you do anything is how you do everything.
Owner & Head Instructor
Kevin Waldschmidt is the owner and head instructor of Vision Martial Arts Almaden — known to generations of students simply as "Master Waldschmidt." Since founding the school in 2014, he's built a program that puts as much emphasis on character as it does on technique, helping kids, teens, and adults become more confident, disciplined, and capable versions of themselves.
We don't just teach Karate — we build better people.
Students earn every belt by demonstrating real technique — we don't hand out ranks. With a 5.0-star Google rating and 12 years in San Jose, our standards speak for themselves.
From young kids to adults, complete beginners to returning martial artists — everyone feels at home at Vision Martial Arts Almaden. This is a family, not just a gym.
Parents and students report improvements in focus, confidence, and discipline within the first 30–60 days. Our structured curriculum ensures every student progresses at every level.
Something for everyone — from toddlers to adults, beginners to competitors.
Give your kids the lifelong gifts of personal success and confidence. Through a structured belt system and activities, games, and drills that disguise the repetition of real training, kids build focus, discipline, respect, and self-defense skills — with a healthy balance of serious learning and fun.
A positive alternative to negative teenage habits — our teen program builds discipline, respect, and persistence while addressing real issues like bullying, self-esteem, and screen-time sedentary habits. Teens leave every class more confident, more self-assured, and physically stronger.
A real alternative to the traditional gym workout. Build core strength and cardiovascular fitness, learn practical self-defense, and relieve stress in a social, structured environment — accessible regardless of your prior athletic experience, whether you're brand new to training or coming back after years away.
A safe, structured after-school program held on-site at 4 local elementary schools — Williams, Graystone, Los Alamitos, and Simonds. Kids get age-appropriate martial arts instruction, make friends across schools, and build the respect, discipline, and perseverance that carry over into the classroom.
Three easy steps to your first class — no experience required.
Click the button below or call us at (408) 268-6639 to reserve your free intro session at a time that works for you.
Arrive in comfortable workout clothes. We'll give you a tour, introduce you to the team, and guide you through your first class.
If you love it — and you will — we'll find the perfect program and membership that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.
No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up.
Rated 5.0 from 0+ reviews on Google
"Vision Martial Arts puts a great deal of emphasis on what many schools look at as the "positive side effects" of being in martial arts... at Vision its the focus to develop kids who are confident, self-assured, strong and determined - and to do it through learning and mastering martial arts. Master LeMat is fantastic at teaching kids self-discipline through positive learning experiences. All of the senior instructors are great - my kids enjoy every one of them. But I do need to say a special thank you to Mr. Karim who has made both of my kids believe they can get to black belt through his encouragement and thoughtful teaching style."
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"This is a great Martial Arts studio. They don't just teach karate, but also other qualities like confidence, discipline and respect. My kid has been here for almost a year and progressed very well. The instructors are amazing and the lessons are a great balance between serious learning and fun time. Highly recommend Vision Martial Arts for everyone — kids or adults."
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"Peter R-M has a gift. I saw him teach a class this evening with 9 elementary school boys, and he held their attention and respect throughout the hour in such a lovely way. He was charismatic and fun, but all with an undertone of discipline. His instruction was clear, and the mix of basics, challenges, drills and games felt thoughtful and intentional. If a child was momentarily disruptive, Mr. R-M provided an immediate but respectful correction. When I asked my very active 7 year old how he felt after class, he said, "Calm. You said we can go back Saturday. How many days away is that?" Enough said."
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