Port Haven International AcademyKnights Athletics

Strong in body.Grounded in character.

At Port Haven, athletics are about more than the scoreboard. Through sports, fitness, and martial arts, students grow in discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and Christ-centered character.

Port Haven students taking part in martial arts instruction
KNIGHTS ATHLETICS
01
DisciplineShowing up and doing the work
02
CharacterIntegrity, humility, and respect
03
CommunityGrowing together as a team
An Active School Day

More ways to grow

01 / School Day

Physical education with purpose

Our school-day program includes martial arts instruction: karate for elementary students and Krav Maga for upper-school students. Fitness and movement are part of a broader commitment to developing disciplined, confident young people.

  • Elementary karate
  • Upper-school Krav Maga
  • Daily opportunities for active recreation
02 / After School

Clubs that go further

Our after-school clubs give students additional opportunities to train, improve, and build friendships. Wrestling and no-gi jiu-jitsu are especially suited to students interested in individual growth through focused practice.

  • Wrestling club
  • No-gi jiu-jitsu / grappling club
  • Ask about other seasonal opportunities
Program Information

Learn about each program

These summaries can become their own dedicated pages later, with photos, registration forms, calendars, and meet or tournament information.

Wrestling

After-school club

Students learn stance, movement, takedowns, escapes, and the value of persistence through training and controlled competition. The club welcomes Port Haven students and eligible homeschool athletes.

Grades 5–12Homeschool participationPractices and optional competitions
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Jiu-Jitsu / Grappling

After-school club

Our no-gi grappling club emphasizes movement, positional skills, conditioning, and respect for training partners. It provides a structured place to build physical literacy and self-discipline.

Grades 6–12No-gi grapplingFitness and technique
Ask about jiu-jitsu registration ↗

Cross Country

Check availability

Running helps students develop endurance, consistency, and individual goal-setting. Ask our staff about current running or cross-country opportunities and any upcoming season plans.

EndurancePersonal goalsSeason details by inquiry
Request current information ↗

Soccer

Check availability

Soccer encourages team communication, movement, coordination, and good sportsmanship. Contact Port Haven for information on current soccer activities and seasonal opportunities.

TeamworkSkills and fitnessSeason details by inquiry
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Karate

School-day PE

Elementary students are introduced to structured martial arts instruction that promotes body awareness, coordination, respect, concentration, and personal responsibility.

Elementary schoolPart of PEConfidence and coordination
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Krav Maga

School-day PE

Upper-school students participate in martial arts-based physical education designed to develop fitness, awareness, composure, and the self-control needed in challenging situations.

Upper schoolPart of PEFitness and discipline
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Become a Port Haven Knight

Find your strength. Build your character.

Interested in athletics at Port Haven? Reach out for current club registration, eligibility, fees, and schedules. We'd love to help you find a place to get involved.

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