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O2B Kids Martial Arts
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Come express yourself!
Earn a Black Belt! O2B Karate classes are coordinated and executed by the award-winning Martial Arts team of Katsu Dojo. Encouraging independence, self-discipline, coordination and self-esteem with a highly-organized, original curriculum, the O2B Karate instructors guide the student’s progress with a firm, but caring hand in a safe and inspirational environment.
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
AFR Christian Karate
Clay County
Day and evening karate programs for ages 4-8, 8-teen, and teen-adult. Family karate classes are also offered. Call for schedule and pricing.
904-298-1745 / 661 Blanding Blvd, Ste 509, Orange Park / www.christian-karate.com
Asian Dragon Martial Arts
Beaches
Ages 3 and up. Asian Dragon Martial Arts provides four styles of martial arts. Jeet Kune Do (Chinese Style),Nido Jutsu (Japanese style), Jiu Jitsu (Japanese) and the Ninja program. Jeet Kune Do focuses mostly on fitness and discipline. The students wear Kung fu uniform and shoes and progress with Sashes. Nido Jutsu karate focuses on a variety of techniques. Students wear a traditional karate black gi and progress with Belts. Jiu Jitsu uses grappliing and arm lock techniques, The Ninja program provides a beginner course for younger students. No Contract. Sibling discount. Karate studio located in Hollies' Dancin' Dreams Atlantic Beach now known as First Coast Center for the Arts.
Asian Dragon Martial Arts / 904-891-6891 / 725 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 20 / www.admakarate.com
Beaches Martial Arts
Beaches
Classes offered for ages 4-6, 7-12 and 13+. Children learn self-confidence and the ability to protect themselves, get fit, have fun, and learn a beautiful art, mixed with all the best aspects from traditional and modern movements. Nominal monthly fee and no contracts. 1 month free offered to Jax4Kids.com visitors.
904-565-9939 / 1st Avenue North & Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach / www.teambma.org
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Conditioning
Fighting Chance Fitness offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA conditioning. Increase self esteem, respect and physical conditioning. Classes are Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
904-874-1098 / 110 Cumberland Park Dr. #108 / www.fightingchancebjj.com
Five Star Martial Arts Academy
Southside
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) School with excellent programs for kids including Muay Thai Kick Boxing and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Located at the corner of JTB and Phillips Hwy. Owned and operated by Sensei Shawn Doyle.
904-296-9663 / 7035 Phillips Hwy
Jacksonville Martial Arts
Arlington
Chinese form of Martial Arts, Shaolin Kung-fu, is a self-paced program that teaches confidence, discipline, flexibility, conditioning and self-defense to children age 5 and above. No contracts.
904-726-9474 / 1301 Monument Rd
Jerry Williamson Martial Arts School
Northside
Japanese Shotokan for children ages 5 years and above. No contracts required. Taught by 5th degree Black belt.
904-765-2441 / 2839 Dunn Ave
Karate Arts
Arlington
In the children's Afterschool Karate Program, kids receive karate training and get time to complete homework. Karate Arts also provides afterschool transportation to children from school to the facility.
904-722-0110 / 7801 Lone Star Rd / www.karateartsflorida.com
Karate Shop
Beaches
Martial Arts for children and adults - Karate, Self- Defense, Kickboxing, Weapons and Forms. No contracts. Taught by 6th degree black belt, Joey Mainville.
904-699-2796 / 2 Fairfield Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
Kirk Farber's Working Warrior, Inc.
Beaches
Offers programs that focus on building self-esteem and character through martial arts training, jumping rope, juggling, and public speaking. Developed by 6th degree Black Belt and Seminar Speaker with 25+ years experience in martial arts.
904-241-8044 / 1015 Atlantic Blvd, #297, Atlantic Beach / Kirk Farber's Working Warrior
Korean American Taekwondo
Southside
Ages 3 and up. Offering classes for children, teens, families, and adults in authentic Korean Taekwondo using an Olympic style of training. Programs focus on the development of the mind body and spirit. The Black Belt program is designed for individuals to achieve their black belt while advancing through 14 levels of belts as well as attending classes at least twice a week. Private lessons and an after school program are available Monday-Friday. Located at Hodges Station shopping center near Beach and Hodges.
904-566-5385 / 904-821-1144 / 13529 Beach Blvd, Ste 207 & 207 / www.ktaflorida.com
Mandarin Martial Arts
Mandarin
Children's martial arts training in Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts, a hybrid style which blends 7 different martial arts. Children attend two classes per week: Mon & Wed or Tue & Thr from 4pm – 5pm (Tue & Thr class also offered at 5:15pm). Children may also come all 4 days. Call or click link for rates and more information.
904-880-1227 / 5570 Florida Mining Blvd S. Ste 301 / www.mandarinmartialarts.com
My Gym Martial Arts
Beaches
Fitness through the use of martial arts, building skills, promoting physical activity, concentration, focus, coordination, self discipline, and refined gross motor development.
My Gym / 904-223-4966 / 14444 Beach Boulevard at San Pablo / www.mygym.com
O2B Kids
Clay County
Kids ages 4-13 may enroll in a karate program and in as many other programs as they like for one monthly fee. Other program offerings include dance, science, gymnastics, sports, drama, chess, music, drama, art, languages, cheerleading, and "Morning Magic Playgroup". Current offerings: Parent/Child PreKarate I (ages 4-5) - meets twice weekly, Tue and Thr at 4:15pm Beginning Karate I - New Student (ages 6 through 13) - 6-8-year-olds meet twice weekly-Tue at 3:30pm & 5pm and Thr at 3:30pm & 5pm. 9-13-year-olds meets twice weekly - Tue and Thr at 5:45pm Beginning Karate II (age 6-13) - meets twice weekly, Tue and Thr at 6:30pm
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / O2B Kids
Police Athletic League
Arlington
Karate instruction for ages 8-17. $100 annually/$50 semi-annually with entry into the program at any time.
904-854-6555 / 3450 Monument Rd
904-355-3308 / 2165 West 33rd St
www.jaxpal.com
Sunbelt Martial Arts
Mandarin
Junior Ninja program for 3 or 4 year-olds, Little Ninja program for 4-6 year olds, and Tae-kwon-Do for children age 7 and above.
904-260-0678 / 10550-8 Old St Augustine Rd / www.sbmajax.com
The Little Gym
Southside
Clay County
Karate classes for ages 4-12 will help children explore the basic introductory Karate movements, learn the ability to concentrate on physical tasks and develop self-control all in a non-rigid, friendly format that stresses fitness and fun. Each Karate class includes modified gymnastics to improve motor skills and conditioning. Click links above to view detailed schedules. Other classes offered include Parent-child classes for infants and toddlers, Gymnastics, Sports Skills Development, and Dance.
904-223-5678 / 4792 Windsor Commons Court, Ste 3 / The Little Gym - Jacksonville
904-264-4845 / 4479 US HWY 17, Ste 4, OP / The Little Gym - Orange Park
Torres and Lind's Mixed Martial Arts
Ages 5 and up. Classes in Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Self Defense, Boxing Ring, Sparring. Equipment supplied.
904-683-3736 / 8116 Old Kings Rd / www.mixedmartials.net
Yesha Tae Kwon Do
All Areas
FREE AAU/Olympic Tae Kwon Do instruction taught by over thirty 6th, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd degree Black Belt instructors. Yesha Tae Kwon Do has produced five Jr. Olympic finalists and one Olympic finalist. No “catches” or “contracts”. Just buy your uniform and get started today! Locations: Dinsmore, East Arlington, Fruit Cove, Inner City, Mandarin, West Arlington, Westside, and Beaches. Click link for addresses.
904-399-0402 / 8 Jacksonville Locations / www.yeshaministries.com
YMCA
All Areas
Students will learn self-confidence, self-respect, a non-defeatist attitude, improved endurance and physical strength. The styles of Shotokan, Aikido and Judo are taught.
