We are an occupational therapy-based martial arts program focused on teaching children of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. Prior martial experience is welcome but not necessary since we will train you in Shotokan Karate. Volunteering here will vastly improve your interpersonal skills and leadership skills. You can also earn an official Letter of Recommendation from our Director/Senior Occupational Therapists as well!

As a volunteer, you’ll be able to engage with children to make a positive impact on their life by helping them successfully perform karate in order to help boost not only their self-esteem, but to improve their motor coordination and muscle strength for better living. You will also help them improve their social skills and emotional regulation while maintaining their sense of discipline and respect toward others. As far as your time commitment goes, the minimum requirement for all volunteers is a 4-hour shift per week. The available shifts are:

1. Sunday 8:30am-3:30pm
2. Tuesday 4pm-8pm
3. Wednesday 4pm-8pm
4. Thursday 4pm-8pm
5. Friday 4pm-8pm
6. Saturday 9am-6pm

All applicants are required to complete an interview and come in for karate training that we provide you prior to working with the kids here. If you are interested, please email Bao, our Volunteer Coordinator, at kfavolunteer@gmail.com. 

In order to speed up the interview process, please complete and submit your application (Download From Our Google Drive), resume, and photo ID.

Other required documents once you’ve been accepted:

• TB test result (2 negative skin test or 1 negative blood test, must be within 1 year)
• Sexual Harassment Training Course (You will complete the one labeled NONSUPERVISORY)
• Mandated Reporter Training (You will create an individual account and complete the one labeled VOLUNTEERS)

KFA is also an approved academic site for:

• UC Irvine, Social Ecology Field Study
• UC Irvine, Public Health Practicum
• CSUF, KNES 495
• CSUF, Dept. of Child & Adolescent Studies Practicum