Karate America

Karate America offers Kids Karate, Kids Karate Summer Camps, and Kids Karate After School Programs. The program also offers Adult Martial Arts, Krav Maga, and Kickboxing.

Programs

• Kids Karate — Designed for ages 4 and up. · Karate for kids classes in Jacksonville, Florida help children build essential life skills through martial arts, focusing on respect, focus, self-control, confidence, and discipline.
• Adult Martial Arts — Teens and adults of all experience levels. · Designed to improve fitness, reduce stress, gain real-world self-defense skills, and build confidence, discipline, physical strength, and mental focus.
• Krav Maga — Teens and adults. · Practical self-defense training for real-world scenarios. No prior experience needed.
• Kickboxing — Teens and adults. · High-energy classes combining cardio, strength training, and martial arts fundamentals.
• Kids Karate Summer Camps — Children of all skill levels. · A summer camp combining adventure with martial arts discipline and focus.
• Kids Karate After School Programs — Children. · After school programs that combine martial arts training, academic support, and character development.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Karate America has served Florida since 1971 and has served Jacksonville, FL for over 50 years. Grandmaster William Clark is mentioned as a leader and mentor, and he is described as a 9th Degree Black Belt, author, and global mentor. The text says Karate America is one of the largest and most trusted martial arts schools in Florida, the #1 Choice for Community Members, and has over 10,000 active students statewide.

What families say

“Amazing staff!!! All the older kids are super awesome with teaching the younger kids as well. My daughter has been attending almost a year and she loves it. She’s learning valuable skills, making friends, and is happy. Highly recommend!” — Ashley Hernandez

“The Karate America Instructors are the best. It is all about your results and how they will create a positive attitude to your approach in life. Every person, no matter what the age needs this experience to be able to achieve their full potential. Thank you for all of your incredible training and commitment to your students.” — Richard Hamilton

“Karate America has truly made a positive impact on my daughter’s life. Since she started training here, I’ve seen her grow in confidence, responsibility, and respect—not just in karate, but also at home and in school. She’s become more disciplined and focused, and the values she learns on the mat carry over into her everyday life.” — A. Cismondi Hernandez

Last updated September 11, 2026.