ABOUT USko Martial Arts

Usko martial arts - since 1972

Welcome to USKO Martial Arts, a place where the martial arts journey transcends disciplines. With a legacy dating back to 1972 when Sensei Joe Pagliuso founded our academy, we've been committed to fostering a welcoming family environment where individuals of all ages can thrive. Located across Riverside and Anaheim, our two campuses are hubs for martial arts excellence.

INSTRUCTORS

  • joey pagliuso

    HEAD INSTRUCTOR

    Joey Started training at the age of 4. He is a 7th degree USKO karate and jiu jitsu black belt. He is a retired Muay Thai and K1 kickboxer and one of the only two Americans to fight in the K1 Max Final 16 (Top 10 rank.)

  • Nina Pagliuso

    INSTRUCTOR

    Nina is a 3rd degree USKO karate black belt. She began training at the age of 4 and has accumulated multiple World Kata titles.

  • Paul Arras

    HEAD INSTRUCTOR - USKO RIVERSIDE

    Paul is an accomplished third degree black belt and an experienced MMA veteran.

  • Ray Gallardo

    HEAD MUAY THAI INSTRUCTOR - USKO RIVERSIDE

  • JOSE ARIAS

    INSTRUCTOR

  • JAMES MITCHELL

    INSTRUCTOR