Japan Martial Arts Academy is a Bakersfield martial arts school focused on Goju Ryu karate instruction and a mission of changing lives through martial arts training. The academy highlights instruction led by Shihan Jon, who holds a 6th degree black belt in Japanese Goju Ryu karate with a Kyoshi title and a 4th degree black belt in Okinawan Kobudo. His background also includes service with the California Department of Corrections, where he advanced through leadership roles and served as Commander and Senior Instructor for the Special Emergency Response Team.