OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Nikata Defense Centers, our philosophy is simple: the mind, body, and spirit must work as one. We recognize that life in Las Vegas can be hectic, making it hard to find time for personal development. That's why our martial arts school in Las Vegas offers training designed to fit your goals, schedule, and experience level. Whether you seek self-defense classes that focus on specific skills or a comprehensive training program, every lesson at Nikata is tailored to meet your needs. With our approach to personal safety training, you won’t have to rearrange your life to start your journey. We bring practical and purposeful instruction into your daily routine, helping you grow stronger, more confident, and better prepared.
Meet The Instructor
Master Trace Takaki
Master Trace Takaki began his martial arts journey as a boy in Hawaii, where he earned his black belt in traditional Karate before relocating to San Diego, California, to study American Shaolin Kempo under Villari's Studios of Self Defense, training that transitioned into American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo under Head Master Robert Pearlswig, where he earned his 5th Degree Black Belt, Go-Dan.
He now brings that lineage, Hawaiian Karate roots, the circular power of Shao-Lin Kempo, and years of disciplined instruction, to Nikata Defense Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he leads students through the same practical, real world approach to self defense that shaped his own journey, training the next generation in American Shao-Lin Kempo.