Martial Arts Academy – Kickin’ It Karate & Fitness
A family-owned martial arts academy in Bradenton, Florida, Kickin’ It Karate & Fitness teaches kickboxing, traditional karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and fitness programs to children and adults at every skill level. The school is led by experienced instructors who bring more than 30 years of combined martial arts experience and over 15 years of teaching background, offering classes that range from beginner to advanced. Prospective students can begin with a free one-week trial before committing.
The academy’s children’s after-school program includes free transportation from local schools, followed by homework time, snack time, and playtime before karate instruction begins. Its summer camp pairs martial arts training with activities centered on self-discipline, respect, honor, self-defense, and sportsmanship, and adds field trips to destinations such as Jump-n-Fun, Sun-n-Fun skating rinks, movies, museums, parks, and pools.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction at the school emphasizes self-defense, discipline, bully defense, respect, and teamwork. The karate programs focus on striking techniques, self-defense, discipline, honor, and sportsmanship, all taught within a controlled environment. The academy states that professional instruction ensures appropriate attention for all children enrolled, regardless of experience level.
The facility is located at 7323 52nd Place E, Bradenton, FL 34203, serving families throughout the Bradenton area of Manatee County. Class hours run Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, while the school is closed Friday through Sunday. Interested families can reach the academy by phone at (941) 755-6000 or by email at kickinitkarate@yahoo.com, and a newsletter signup is available through the website.
The school maintains a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X, where it shares program updates and announcements. Its summer field trips to skating rinks, movies, museums, parks, and pools are positioned as part of a broader emphasis on character development rather than martial arts technique alone, and the after-school structure of homework, snack, and play before training reflects that same focus.
By combining striking arts, grappling, fitness, and structured youth programs under one roof, Kickin’ It Karate & Fitness positions itself as a comprehensive martial arts and after-school option for the local Bradenton community.