Whether your child is looking to build confidence, learn discipline or simply needs an outlet for extra energy, the Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens area has no shortage of martial arts studios and self-defense programs.
From traditional kickboxing and karate to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, here’s a roundup of local spots where kids and teens can learn defense, focus and self-control.
Brazilian Top Team Jupiter
LOCATION: 711 W. Indiantown Road A5, Jupiter
HOURS: Monday to Saturday, hours vary
CONTACT: (561) 529-2000
PRICE: A free trial class is available; contact them for pricing.
WHAT THEY OFFER: Brazilian Top Team Jupiter offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu programs starting at age 4, with a Lil Champs program for ages 4 to 6, a juniors program for ages 6 to 15 and adult classes from age 15 up. Led by black belt Gabriel, the academy has built a reputation for being welcoming to all experience levels.
Harmony Martial Arts Center
LOCATION: 1928 Commerce Lane, Suite 8, Jupiter
HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Friday, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
CONTACT: (561) 745-0230
PRICE: Contact them for pricing.
WHAT THEY OFFER: Established in 1995, Harmony Martial Arts Center has built one of the largest and most established children’s martial arts programs in Jupiter. Their kids’ program is a traditional Taekwondo curriculum for ages 7 and up, focused on confidence, self-esteem, coordination and respect for parents and teachers. The studio also offers classes for ages as young as 5. Harmony is Northern Palm Beach County’s only Krav Maga Worldwide Official Training Center and home to the county’s only Krav Maga Worldwide-certified black belt instructor.
Hwang’s Martial Arts
LOCATION: 4087 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens
HOURS: Monday to Saturday, hours vary
CONTACT: (561) 262-6799
PRICE: A complimentary first lesson is available; contact for membership pricing.
WHAT THEY OFFER: Hwang’s has taught martial arts in the U.S. since 1960 and has been in Palm Beach Gardens for over 20 years. Kids and adults train in Tae Kwon Do, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Krav Maga, covering both stand-up and ground-based self-defense, with an emphasis on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual development. Separate Krav Maga classes are available for teens.
Jupiter BJJ & Self Defense – Team Nogueira Bloise
LOCATION: 1601 Commerce Lane, Suite 104, Jupiter
HOURS: Monday to Saturday, hours vary
CONTACT: (561) 694-8188
PRICE: A free trial class is available; contact them for pricing.
WHAT THEY OFFER: Team Nogueira Bloise is part of a competitive international BJJ lineage and welcomes students of all experience levels. Kids’ and adult classes focus on ground-based self-defense, discipline and fitness.
Pure Self Defense
LOCATION: 730 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter
HOURS: Monday to Saturday, hours vary
CONTACT: (561) 972-4117
PRICE: A free trial class is available; contact them for pricing.
WHAT THEY OFFER: Pure Self Defense specializes in real-world self-defense rooted in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu principles, Helio Gracie methodology and street-ready techniques, with a focus on technique over athleticism. Their Little Champs program (ages 3 to 6) introduces younger students to age-appropriate self-defense concepts based on leverage and balance rather than punching and kicking, while building coordination, flexibility and life skills such as discipline and respect. There are also programs for adults and juniors ages 7 and older.
Rising Sun Martial Arts
LOCATION: 1209 Main St., Unit 106, Jupiter
HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
CONTACT: (561) 222-3903
PRICE: Free trial classes are available; contact for membership pricing.
WHAT THEY OFFER: At Rising Sun, every class is designed to reinforce the values parents teach at home. Their juniors program for ages 5 to 11 emphasizes coordination, listening skills and foundational martial arts principles, and includes bully defense strategies. Their teen program for ages 12 to 17 improves goal-setting, social skills and personal development. There are also adult martial arts classes.
Symmetry Martial Arts
LOCATION: 185 E. Indiantown Road #115, Jupiter
HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 1:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CONTACT: (561) 972-7707
PRICE: A free trial class is available; contact them or visit their website for pricing.
WHAT THEY OFFER: Symmetry utilizes the SKILLZ program: an age-specific curriculum that develops kids physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Led by Master Sonia, a fifth-degree black belt, the program serves kids starting at age 3.