What Is Our Martial Arts Camp?
Florida Karate Academy offers intensive week-long martial arts camps every summer, providing concentrated training for beginners who want to get a fast start or intermediate and advanced students who want to progress to the next level. Our camps prioritize pure martial arts development – building on our core curriculum since 1994.
Led by Sensei Dave Roth (7th-degree Shorin-ryu Karate, multiple black belts, Guro in Garimot Arnis), camps deliver accelerated learning in a supportive dojo setting. They're ideal for current students advancing skills, youth preparing for AAU competition, or families wanting immersive family martial arts exposure just focused, high-quality instruction that reinforces discipline, respect, fitness, and practical self-defense.
Sessions typically run Monday–Friday (e.g., 9 AM–12 PM or afternoon options; confirm current schedule), with limited spots to ensure personalized attention from our 6 passionate instructors.
What You'll Learn in Camp
Each week-long session immerses participants in FKA's integrated system:
Karate Fundamentals & Advanced Kata: Okinawan Shorin-ryu striking, forms, and bunkai for power and precision.
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Jujitsu & Grappling: Throwing, joint locks, ground control – progressive and safe.
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Arnis & Weapons Training: Filipino stick/knife (Garimot Arnis), Okinawan kobudo (bo, sai, tonfa, kama, eku).
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Self-Defense & Scenarios: Real-world applications, awareness, and multiple attacker drills.
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Sport Kumite & Competition Prep: Sparring strategy, timing, and AAU-style point fighting.
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Conditioning & Character Building: Fitness drills, mental focus, respect, and perseverance.
Daily structure includes warm-ups, technique instruction, partner drills, group activities, and cool-downs – all age-appropriate (typically ages 6+; Pre-K/youth adaptations available). Families can participate together where suitable, with discounts for multiple members.
Benefits:
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Rapid skill improvement through daily immersion.
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Builds confidence, discipline, coordination, and self-defense readiness.
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Prepares for AAU tournaments or belt advancement.
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Reinforces family values – train and grow together.
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Fun yet structured – no heavy grappling dominance for beginners.
Ideal for Dedicated Students & Families
Our martial arts camp targets:
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Current FKA students seeking summer acceleration.
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Youth (6+) building toward competitive teams.
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Families wanting intensive co-training (parents/kids side-by-side).
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Beginners to advanced – progressive and inclusive.
We stand out from local options by focusing exclusively on martial arts excellence – no babysitting or non-martial activities. With over 5000 students trained, the most FKA champions in the area, and top-20 club status for 20+ years, our camps deliver proven results in a family-first environment.
