The Black Belt Karate Center
“I love this place! I was looking for a place where my son could boost his self-esteem, confidence and learn discipline.
I’m so glad we found the Black Belt Karate Center!“
– Margie Hernandez
Black Belt Excellence
The Black Belt represents excellence in all areas of life. From learning a healthy lifestyle to developing a positive attitude, we a committed to helping our students be their best.
Practical Training
We don’t limit ourselves to one style. We teach a curriculum that is practical rather than traditional. It’s easy to learn so that students experience the CONFIDENCE that comes from COMPETENCE fast!
Fitness with a Purpose
The discipline, focus, and confidence developed through martial arts training become valuable life skills that benefit students in school, work, and personal relationships for the rest of their lives.
Our School
Confidence. Discipline. Strength. More than martial arts—The Black Belt Center empowers kids and adults with life skills that last.
🏅 Kids' Karate & After-School Program
We keep them active, focused, and learning valuable lessons.
🌞 Martial Arts Summer Camp
A high-energy, skill-building experience packed with martial arts skills, fun activities and personal growth for ages 5 to 14
🥊 Empower Kickboxing
Train for fitness, self-defense, and a black belt mindset that pushes you to new heights.
New Student Special!
FREE 2-Lesson Trial Program Includes Free T-Shirt
($30 value)
407-855-8585
Martial Arts Summer Camp
At our Summer Camp, students learn skills that go beyond a run-of-the-mill summer camp.
We offer the ideal trifecta: fun activities, exciting field trips, and daily martial arts training.
Summer Camp Registration Form
After-School Martial Arts
Our After-School program more than martial arts.
Our parents report improved behavior, better grades, and a new sense of confidence in all they do.
After-School Registration Form
Safety First
DCF License: C09OR0033
CPR/First Aid Certified
Instructors Certified by the Martial Arts Teachers’ Association (MATA)
What Our Students Learn
Self-Defense
When you need self-defense, nothing else will do. Escaping a grab is just one of the many skills we teach students.
Focus & Self-Discipline
Our students learn how to focus without distraction (or their phone).
Empower Kickboxing
We combine the best skills from martial arts, kickboxing, and self-defense that you can MASTER FASTER!.
Defensive Skills
Our students learn how to block punches, kicks and grabs to keep themselves safe.
Verbal Defense Skills
Most confrontations verbally. We teach our students the art of “Tongue Fu” to help them deal with insults.
Full-Body Fitness
Martial arts isn’t just about self-defense—it’s Full Body Fitness!
What Our Parents Say…
“My daughter has been taking karate lessons since she was 5 and she is now a big 10. She thoroughly enjoys learning here. Her face lights up when she shares her experiences with us, because she loves it so much.
She’s determined to become a black belt and even open her own dojo – the stars are the limit and karate is helping her gain the skills and confidence to achieve her goals.”
“My three kids and I have gone to Black Belt Center for many years. Master Mike is an amazing teacher. He is patient, creative and dedicated. He is always great with the kids and non-judgmental. I have been to this school for the last 8 years and have only the highest ratings for Master Mike and how the school is run.”
— Bruce Humphrey
“I love this place! I was looking for a place where my son could boost his self esteem, confidence and learn discipline and I found black belt center! The staff is great, my son feels safe and has gotten the boost I was looking for.. He is really engaged when he is there. I never seen him more calm and focused before seeing him there. ”
— Margie Hernandez
“Love seeing my son learning self defense from people who seem to truly care about children. Highly recommend the Black Belt Center to anyone who has kids and wants to put them in martial arts.”
— David Batista
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Camp
Does My Child Need To Know Martial Arts?
What Do You Do In Camp?
Our campers have a blast gaining confidence as they learn martial arts skills, break boards, and train in bully awareness, self-defense and LEADERSHIP skills.
No martial arts experience is necessary.
Camp is coed – boys and girls love martial arts! Students are in a safe environment.
Your child is safe and supervised by our instructors and camp counselors.
Each camp day includes activities from exercise to games, team-building activities, & more. Each day includes a one-hour lesson.
2-3 weekly field trips are included in the weekly fee.
What Are Camp Dates?
Our campers have a blast gaining confidence as they learn martial arts skills, break boards, and train in bully awareness, self-defense and LEADERSHIP skills.
No martial arts experience
We start in the first week of June. Contact us for specific dates.
*MINIMUM 6 CAMPERS REQUIRED TO HOLD CAMP EVENT.
is necessary.
Camp is coed – boys and girls love martial arts! Students are in a safe environment.
Your child is safe and supervised by our instructors and camp counselors.
Each camp day includes hours of activities from exercise to games, team-building activities, & more. Each day includes a 1 – 1.5 hour lesson.
What Are Camp Hours?
Earliest Drop Off 7:30am
Latest Pick Up 5:45 pm
We don’t have half days and we don’t charge extra for staying the later time.
How Much Does Camp Cost?
Campers must enroll for at least two weeks.
Discount only applies to WEEKLY rate, discounts may not be combined. Register for weeks separately to get a discount on more than 1 week.
What Is The Age Range?
What Should My Child Bring To Camp?
A refillable water bottle is recommended.
We have a water bottle refill station on-site).
Campers will have lunchtime, and afternoon snack time. There’s no a.m. snack time.
Campers should wear comfortable play clothes (t-shirts and sweatpants or gym shorts). This is a very active camp!
After-School
Are You A Licensed Daycare Center?
Do You Teach Martial Arts Every Day?
Are You Open When Schools are Closed?
What Ages Do You Accept?
Does My Child Need To Know Martial Arts?
Do I Need To Buy A Uniform?
Do I Need To Purchase Sparring Equipment?
Martial Arts
My Child Is Shy And Introverted.
If there is any common success story from our martial arts program it’s students and parents telling us how we helped their child to “come out of his/her shell.”
We have specific drills and exercises that are effective for helping students take small steps toward a more confident presence.
My Child Has A Short Attention Span.
That’s why our program is fast-moving and engaging for the children.
Our instructors are also experts at helping children to re-focus in class until it becomes natural to the child.
My Child Is Not Very Active And Never Liked Sports Before.
Recognizing and resisting urges to act out are central to the discipline of making sure a student is not abusing the training.
That includes developing the self-control to resist urges.
My Child Is Constantly Fighting With His Sister. Are We Putting Her At Risk?
Parents of our martial arts students are consistently impressed with how our training helps to mature the children in different ways and temper control is one of them.
Much of that has to do with a heightened self-awareness to recognize when things are “heating up” and how to de-escalate.”
My Child Has A History Of Quitting New Activities.
This starts with your child clearly understanding that the first discipline is to come to class twice a week and practice two non-class days.
To help you with that the child psychologists in the Martial Arts Teachers’ Association’s Certification program suggest you be aware of what activity the child is engaged in right before getting ready for class.
If they are playing their favorite game and having fun, they will be more resistant to stopping to go to class than if they were doing something that may not be as fun, like homework.
How Much Are Lessons?
This starts with your child clearly understanding that the first discipline is to come to class twice a week and practice two non-class days.
To help you with that the child psychologists in the Martial Arts Teachers’ Association’s Certification program suggest you be aware of what activity the child is engaged in right before getting ready for class.
If they are playing their favorite game and having fun, they will be more resistant to stopping to go to class than if they were doing something that may not be as fun, like homework.
Our tuition varies with the program you choose for your child.
We offer a 2-class trial lesson course so that you can see how your child likes the program and then we will go over all of the options for you.
Book a time to either take our Free Two Class Intro Course
or Watch a Class and get info on our classes.
Call or Email Us for More Info
Meet The Black Belt Center Chief Instructor
Mike Hartman
Master Mike Hartman is one of the highest ranked Taekwon Do Black Belts in Central Florida. He has devoted most of his life to the practice and study of martial arts. He received his knowledge and training from two of the world’s most renowned: Jae Hwa Kwon & Master Robert McCarthy.
- 1982: Member of the USA Taekwondo Team
- 1984: Member of the USA Taekwondo Team
- 1987: Chief Instructor
- 1992 to 1993: Full Contact Kickboxer
- 1995: FAME State Champion in Forms
- 2000: Awarded 5th Degree Black Belt
- 2005: NASKA Ranked 3rd in the Nation for Sparring
- 2008: Awarded 6th Degree Black Belt
- 2009: Instructor Certification Muai Thai Master
- 2022: Awarded 7th Degree Black Belt