Phil Clark's Martial Arts Academy is a family-owned martial arts school that has been in business in Ashland, KY since 2004. Originally named Ashland Taekwondo Studio, we changed the name of the studio because although we are based in streetwise taekwondo, we incorporate many different styles of self-defense and techniques from other styles and blend them into our classes for well-rounded training.  

We are an affiliate academy of Grandmaster Relson Gracie.  Several times per year we host Grandmaster Relson Gracie, son of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu founder and legend Helio Gracie, and his son and also Gracie Blackbelt Rhalan Gracie for awesome Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminars that are exclusive for our students.  

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We truly are a PCMAA Family!  When you visit our academy you will notice a family-frie
Most of the time you will see kids fresh from their class hanging around while their parents take the adult class.   Egos are checked at the door as we are all here to train, learn lifesaving self-defense skills, get in shape, and help each other out.  We are fortunate to have several black belt and upper belt assistant instructors who are excellent students as well as teachers. 

Phil Clark and Cara Clark are the academy owners.  The academy is the second home for themselves and their four boys.  Phil is the Head Instructor of all classes and is a Black Belt in Martial Arts and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  Phil has over 30 years in martial arts and defensive tactics training.  Cara is the Business Manager and Black Belt Instructor.  She can answer your questions about schedules, fees, and getting started.  You can email her at [email protected]. ​