Casey Monaghan, center, oversees a Jeet Kune Do class at the Ekata fitness center, which he co-founded, in Valencia. The Tao, background, is a Chinese symbol signifying way, path, route or principle. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
An image of Bruce Lee tells visitors to Ekata to take off their shoes before entering the gym in Valencia. The gym tries to follow Lee’s martial arts philosophy. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Nicholas Phuong, 8, left, spars with Aiden Lewis, 7, as Nick Malig, right, referees during a savate class at the Ekata fitness center in Valencia. Savate is a French kickboxing style. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Children participate in a yoga class at the Ekata fitness center. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
JoAnn Wabisca instructs a yoga class for youngsters. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Edward Monaghan, second from left, supervises a Jeet Kune Do class. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Arched Gaikwad, 2, horses around with Jean Williams, assistant youth curriculum director, at the Ekata fitness center. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
