We are currently open for in-person classes for students who provide proof of vaccination. We continue to require mask wearing in classes for all students & instructors until further notice.
Check out our virtual classes page for ongoing options to participate from home. Contact us for more information about private lessons and private workshops for your group.
Check out our virtual classes page for ongoing options to participate from home. Contact us for more information about private lessons and private workshops for your group.
SAFER. STRONGER. TOGETHER.
Martial Arts
Shaolin Kempo Karate draws on the diverse kung fu animals— tiger, leopard, crane, snake & dragon —to create a comprehensive self-defense system accessible to all.
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Kickboxing
Our Kickboxing program combines the best of high-intensity cardio programs with experienced martial arts instruction for the workout that packs a punch!
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Women's Self-Defense
SAFE Women's Self-Defense empowers women to tap into the "fight" side of their survival instincts and embrace the power of their voices, bodies and minds.
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COVID-19 UPDATES
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Although the mask mandate expired, we are currently continuing to require masks until we have a consensus from our staff. Once our team is comfortable making a change, we will make mask-wearing optional. We continue to require proof of vaccination for all students and instructors. Our kids classes will be fully vaccinated and move to in-person classes beginning in January 2022. This week will be our last week of regularly scheduled Zoom classes for the time being. We continue to offer private instruction virtually by request.
Throughout this pandemic, we have prioritized community safety and comfort over protecting our income. We closed entirely for over a year and have been cautiously reopen since June. Frankly, the variants and continued mask requirements have been huge obstacles to rebuilding. We are deeply grateful to all who have supported us and continue to support us, and we humbly update you that we continue to need your support. This time of year has historically been a slow time for our cooperatively-owned business and this year is frankly harder than ever.
Ways you can support us:
What's next for us:
Safer. Stronger. Together.
AUGUST 17, 2021
Effective immediately, we will require everyone who attends class (students and instructors) to wear masks (in addition to providing proof of vaccination, already required) as long as the public order (see below) is in effect.
FACE COVERING EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED
Effective on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 12:01am, the Face Covering Emergency Order requires that everyone age 2 and older wear a face covering or mask when in any enclosed building where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, could be present. This requirement applies to all of Dane County.
Read the news release: https://bit.ly/3yWp3cG
Read the full order: https://bit.ly/3yYviMU
JULY 4, 2021
It feel so good to be back!! In-person classes have now resumed in (SAFE) Women's Self-defense, Kickboxing, and Shaolin Kempo Karate. (Proof of vaccination required for all in-person adult classes). We could not have made it to this major milestone without the support of our community, and we are forever grateful to all of you! We are exited to come back stronger that ever with services available both in-person and online. When you are ready, we are eager to welcome you back to the dojo!
JUNE 6, 2021
WE MADE IT! We are thrilled to tell you that we have just resumed in-person classes for kids as a pilot program, and we will be resuming classes for adults as soon as logistically possible, likely mid-June. Expect more details on class schedules very soon! We have once again revised our reopening plan, and we are eliminating restrictions for adults in accordance with the new CGC guideline. (Note: all adults attending classes in-person will need to provide proof of vaccination). We will keep our current safety protocols in place for kids classes to protect those not yet eligible to be vaccinated. Adult students may wear a mask during class if they wish, and all students can continue to train online if they would like!
THANK YOU so much for supporting us all this time! We cannot wait to bring our community back together safely!
MARCH 27, 2021
Times have been tough, but we are still here! We thank all of you for your support from the bottom of our hearts! We plan to begin safely re-opening the studio this summer, and we are so excited to see you again! We have been working very hard to expand our presence online, which will continue to support the dojo even after we resume in-person classes! We will be coming back stronger than ever, and we only need to make it through a little while longer before business will be booming. The next 2 months are critical. Can you make a donation of $20 or $200 in the next 2 days to get us through the next 2 months? Stay safe and we will see you soon!
Yes, I can support a safe and timely reopening with a GoFundMe donation today.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Firstly, we wanted to thank you for the incredible support that we’ve gotten from you all during these rough times. Please know that because of you, we’ve been able to focus on more than just survival. We’ve got a lot going on behind the scenes, from innovations that we’ve poured our hearts and souls into, to improvements we’re so looking forward to sharing with you- in particular, our upgraded and expanded women's self-defense workshop, SAFE! More intricate and detailed, our new 4-week SAFE builds on the greatness of its predecessor that many of you already love! We can promise that we haven’t sat still for a minute, and that we are doing all we can to continue on and come back, safer, stronger, together.
DECEMBER 26, 2020
Train with us online while staying safer at home! We offer live zoom classes in women's self defense (SAFE), Kickboxing, and Kung Fu. All of our services also include an online video library!
We plan to safely reopen our dojo for in-person classes (as well as continue with online memberships/services) when our area shows a steady decline in both new cases and percentage of positive tests, as well as a 5% maximum of positive tests overall. We WILL get there! Until then, stay safe and join us online!
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Train with us online through the pandemic! We fully support all the recent COVID-related public health orders, and thus, the State Street facility will remain closed through 2020 at least. We do plan to safely reopen our dojo for in-person classes (as well as continue with online memberships/services) when there is a steady decline in both new cases and percentage of positive tests. We are also awaiting a much lower percentage of positive tests overall (5% maximum). It will take a little time, but we will get there! Until then, stay safe and join us online!
Would you like to support us in our goal to retain our space and sustain our business through the pandemic? You can make a contribution and share our GoFundMe campaign here. #smallbusinessrelief
OCTOBER 14, 2020
We miss seeing you on State Street, but we hope you have been enjoying all the online content through the weekly zoom classes and video library! Currently, we do not have plans to open the State Street facility this year due to the continual COVID-19 complications. We plan to safely reopen our dojo for in-person classes, as well as continue with online memberships/services, at such a time when the virus metrics are more favorable. In the meantime, you are encouraged to join us online! Follow us on Instagram for self-defense and martial arts tips, inspiration and more. Be well!
MAY 19, 2020
We recognize that the local Stay at Home Order is ending soon. However, we will not be resuming in-person activities immediately. In order to make an informed decision on when and how we will reopen the dojo, we will continue to review local and national government guidelines, as well as public health recommendations. In the interim, we are continuing and expanding our online programming, and we look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
MARCH 21, 2020
In accordance with what has recently been communicated at the State level, we will remain closed until further notice. We are grateful for your continued support during this difficult time. We care about your physical and mental health, and we want to stay connected with you! We will begin offering free, public online programming starting this week, and have plans to offer exclusive members-only content soon. We would love your input and involvement.
MARCH 14, 2020
One of the 7 Principles of Cooperatives is concern for community. In light of current public health recommendations, Villari's Martial Arts Cooperative will be closing for 2 weeks effective Saturday, March 14-Friday, March 27. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update our policy as the situation unfolds. Timely communications will go out as needed to our membership via email, our website and social media (Facebook and Instagram). Stay well and see you soon.
Although the mask mandate expired, we are currently continuing to require masks until we have a consensus from our staff. Once our team is comfortable making a change, we will make mask-wearing optional. We continue to require proof of vaccination for all students and instructors. Our kids classes will be fully vaccinated and move to in-person classes beginning in January 2022. This week will be our last week of regularly scheduled Zoom classes for the time being. We continue to offer private instruction virtually by request.
Throughout this pandemic, we have prioritized community safety and comfort over protecting our income. We closed entirely for over a year and have been cautiously reopen since June. Frankly, the variants and continued mask requirements have been huge obstacles to rebuilding. We are deeply grateful to all who have supported us and continue to support us, and we humbly update you that we continue to need your support. This time of year has historically been a slow time for our cooperatively-owned business and this year is frankly harder than ever.
Ways you can support us:
- Purchase a kickboxing or SKK membership, a kickboxing class pass, or a spot in our SAFE Women's Self-Defense course for yourself or a loved one.
- Purchase a gift card for yourself or a loved one.
- Make a donation to our GoFundMe (we're about $7000 short of the goal we set at the beginning of the campaign in 2020... but you contributed over $13,000 that was essential to help us survive to this point!)
- Spread the word: Write reviews, share on social media, tell your friends.
What's next for us:
- More frequent and varied self-defense course offerings, including a new private workshop tailored to service providers (social workers, health care workers, librarians, etc.).
- Complete online course to pair with SKK with detailed videos for each set of rank material.
- More classes.
- A visit from Master Joan Richert for a black belt test in late spring.
- When we can afford it, a new awning and brand refresh.
Safer. Stronger. Together.
AUGUST 17, 2021
Effective immediately, we will require everyone who attends class (students and instructors) to wear masks (in addition to providing proof of vaccination, already required) as long as the public order (see below) is in effect.
FACE COVERING EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED
Effective on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 12:01am, the Face Covering Emergency Order requires that everyone age 2 and older wear a face covering or mask when in any enclosed building where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, could be present. This requirement applies to all of Dane County.
Read the news release: https://bit.ly/3yWp3cG
Read the full order: https://bit.ly/3yYviMU
JULY 4, 2021
It feel so good to be back!! In-person classes have now resumed in (SAFE) Women's Self-defense, Kickboxing, and Shaolin Kempo Karate. (Proof of vaccination required for all in-person adult classes). We could not have made it to this major milestone without the support of our community, and we are forever grateful to all of you! We are exited to come back stronger that ever with services available both in-person and online. When you are ready, we are eager to welcome you back to the dojo!
JUNE 6, 2021
WE MADE IT! We are thrilled to tell you that we have just resumed in-person classes for kids as a pilot program, and we will be resuming classes for adults as soon as logistically possible, likely mid-June. Expect more details on class schedules very soon! We have once again revised our reopening plan, and we are eliminating restrictions for adults in accordance with the new CGC guideline. (Note: all adults attending classes in-person will need to provide proof of vaccination). We will keep our current safety protocols in place for kids classes to protect those not yet eligible to be vaccinated. Adult students may wear a mask during class if they wish, and all students can continue to train online if they would like!
THANK YOU so much for supporting us all this time! We cannot wait to bring our community back together safely!
MARCH 27, 2021
Times have been tough, but we are still here! We thank all of you for your support from the bottom of our hearts! We plan to begin safely re-opening the studio this summer, and we are so excited to see you again! We have been working very hard to expand our presence online, which will continue to support the dojo even after we resume in-person classes! We will be coming back stronger than ever, and we only need to make it through a little while longer before business will be booming. The next 2 months are critical. Can you make a donation of $20 or $200 in the next 2 days to get us through the next 2 months? Stay safe and we will see you soon!
Yes, I can support a safe and timely reopening with a GoFundMe donation today.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Firstly, we wanted to thank you for the incredible support that we’ve gotten from you all during these rough times. Please know that because of you, we’ve been able to focus on more than just survival. We’ve got a lot going on behind the scenes, from innovations that we’ve poured our hearts and souls into, to improvements we’re so looking forward to sharing with you- in particular, our upgraded and expanded women's self-defense workshop, SAFE! More intricate and detailed, our new 4-week SAFE builds on the greatness of its predecessor that many of you already love! We can promise that we haven’t sat still for a minute, and that we are doing all we can to continue on and come back, safer, stronger, together.
DECEMBER 26, 2020
Train with us online while staying safer at home! We offer live zoom classes in women's self defense (SAFE), Kickboxing, and Kung Fu. All of our services also include an online video library!
We plan to safely reopen our dojo for in-person classes (as well as continue with online memberships/services) when our area shows a steady decline in both new cases and percentage of positive tests, as well as a 5% maximum of positive tests overall. We WILL get there! Until then, stay safe and join us online!
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Train with us online through the pandemic! We fully support all the recent COVID-related public health orders, and thus, the State Street facility will remain closed through 2020 at least. We do plan to safely reopen our dojo for in-person classes (as well as continue with online memberships/services) when there is a steady decline in both new cases and percentage of positive tests. We are also awaiting a much lower percentage of positive tests overall (5% maximum). It will take a little time, but we will get there! Until then, stay safe and join us online!
Would you like to support us in our goal to retain our space and sustain our business through the pandemic? You can make a contribution and share our GoFundMe campaign here. #smallbusinessrelief
OCTOBER 14, 2020
We miss seeing you on State Street, but we hope you have been enjoying all the online content through the weekly zoom classes and video library! Currently, we do not have plans to open the State Street facility this year due to the continual COVID-19 complications. We plan to safely reopen our dojo for in-person classes, as well as continue with online memberships/services, at such a time when the virus metrics are more favorable. In the meantime, you are encouraged to join us online! Follow us on Instagram for self-defense and martial arts tips, inspiration and more. Be well!
MAY 19, 2020
We recognize that the local Stay at Home Order is ending soon. However, we will not be resuming in-person activities immediately. In order to make an informed decision on when and how we will reopen the dojo, we will continue to review local and national government guidelines, as well as public health recommendations. In the interim, we are continuing and expanding our online programming, and we look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
MARCH 21, 2020
In accordance with what has recently been communicated at the State level, we will remain closed until further notice. We are grateful for your continued support during this difficult time. We care about your physical and mental health, and we want to stay connected with you! We will begin offering free, public online programming starting this week, and have plans to offer exclusive members-only content soon. We would love your input and involvement.
MARCH 14, 2020
One of the 7 Principles of Cooperatives is concern for community. In light of current public health recommendations, Villari's Martial Arts Cooperative will be closing for 2 weeks effective Saturday, March 14-Friday, March 27. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update our policy as the situation unfolds. Timely communications will go out as needed to our membership via email, our website and social media (Facebook and Instagram). Stay well and see you soon.