ABOUT US
since 1972
Welcome to USKO Martial Arts Academy, 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, Corona, and Anaheim, our three campuses are hubs for martial arts excellence.
INSTRUCTORS
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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.)
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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.
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Riley Miller
HEAD INSTRUCTOR - USKO CORONA
Riley has been with USKO since 2007. An experienced Bellator MMA veteran and Muay Thai and Jiu JItsu black belt competitor.
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Paul Arras
HEAD INSTRUCTOR - USKO RIVERSIDE
Paul is an accomplished third degree black belt and an experienced MMA veteran.
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Ray Gallardo
HEAD MUAY THAI INSTRUCTOR - USKO RIVERSIDE
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JOSE ARIAS
INSTRUCTOR