See Our Great Programs Below:
MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES IN MADISON TEACH DISCIPLINE & SELF-CONFIDENCE
MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES IN MADISON TEACH DISCIPLINE & SELF-CONFIDENCE
Birthday Parties
Afterschool Program
Summer Camp
Here's Why 100's Of Families Choose
Black Belt America!
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Why Consider Martial Arts For your Child?
Don and Theresa Wideman, parents of two children and owners of Black Belt America, created a unique martial arts system for family members from age 3 to adult. In addition to learning exciting physical martial arts skills, students can excel in a variety of enriching experiences such as Leadership, Performance, and Competition teams.
Black Belt America’s programs are built on a strong foundation of eight values that students apply daily, both in and outside of the martial arts classroom.
Busy parents seeking rich, diverse experiences for their children will find what their family needs at Black Belt America’s B.E.S.T.™ (Building Essential Skills Today) After School, Summer Camp and Martial Arts program.
Please join us, today, for your FREE Discovery Lesson, meet our dedicated staff, and explore Black Belt America’s B.E.S.T.™ After School, Summer Camp and Martial Arts programs. We look forward to meeting your family soon!
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We invite you to visit our facility, meet the team and learn how your child will thrive as a member of Black Belt America
We are very proud of our kid's programs!
Little Ninjas 3-4 years old
As you are probably aware, younger children are very active and easily distracted. They are moving into a stage where everything is a new and is an exciting discovery phase for them.
Our professional instructors follow fun, structured class plans that are appropriate for this age group.
These nationally recognized classes focus on this young age group as they need to develop gross motor skills, listening skills, and learning in a group setting with other children of similar age and skill levels.
Little Champions 5-7 years old
Five through seven-year-olds are enthusiastic, High energy students. They love learning new things, especially things that challenge them with rewards (At BBA they earn different color belts as they learn) Physically they are beginning to develop balance, speed, and coordination.
Their ability to focus, although higher than the younger kids, still needs a structured environment so that they can develop even higher levels of focus and concentration. This is the age at which we also begin leadership training which is so important and proven to raise a child's confidence and self-esteem.
Youth Program
Children at this age, although still developing, are starting to show signs of independence and the ability to problem-solve on their own. It's hard to believe, but children of this age are only a few short years away from their teenage years
Children enrolled in our nationally-recognized program function very well within the structure of this class and their development can be rapid and amazing. At this level, we are focusing on their self-defense skills but just as importantly we are developing their leadership skills.
We have found that children of this age fall into three categories leader, follower, or loner, and we want our students to be in the Leader category and are well on their way to becoming confident Black Belt Leaders!
Karate Summer Day Camp
At Black Belt America's Summer Camp, our Black Belt instructors will teach your kids the basics of karate in a fun and safe setting.
And because we mix karate with so many other great activities that kids love, your kids will be having the time of their lives while reaping dozens of rewards.
We’ve designed our summer camp to fit your busy schedule. We offer early drop-off and late pick-up, so you’ll never have to worry about a single thing. Just drop your kids off, and we’ll take care of the rest!
After School Program
Most kids can’t wait for the school day to end—usually for the wrong reasons! But when kids participate in the Building Essential Skills Today (B.E.S.T.™) after school martial arts program at Black Belt America, their excitement is justified!
That’s because we offer an after-school program that’s jam-packed with fun martial arts activities that will keep your kids safe and entertained from the minute we pick them up until you’re ready to take them home!
The B.E.S.T.™ program at Black Belt America is the perfect alternative for latchkey kids and typical after-school daycare programs. In fact, we guarantee both you and your kids will love our after-school martial arts program:
Birthday Parties
Give Your Child The Best Birthday Party Ever At Black Belt America!
Who Better To Help You Celebrate Your Child's Birthday Than The Fun And Energetic Instructors Here At Black Belt America?
Our certified Black Belt instructors will start your child's Birthday with a very special karate class filled with martial arts games and activities. Your child will be the assistant instructor and even learn how to break a real board that all the guests will sign.
After the fun and games your guests will enjoy refreshments and drinks followed by the birthday
or girl leading the cake cutting ceremony!
Jiu Jitsu
Learn Jiu Jitsu and Get In Amazing Shape!
Join us at Black Belt America and train with men and women of all ages and abilities united in the pursuit of mastering Jiu Jitsu. Whether you're looking to learn effective self-defense techniques or simply trying to get in shape, you've come to the right place!
Jiu Jitsu is a ground-based self-defense system that has spread across the globe as a great way to stay in shape and develop real-world defense skills for any situation.
Our Location
Frequently asked question
Here are a few answers to our most common questions
What systems do you have in place for protection during the Codvid 19?
In addition to the best practices that Black Belt America has always used, we have instituted a few new practices to ensure that both your kids and our staff stay healthy.
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Students and staff will be screened upon arrival to confirm that they are not showing any sign of sickness and to also that they have followed all recommended quarantine measures if they have been in contact with a known case of Covid-19.
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Temperatures will be taken with a touchless thermometer.
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Students have assigned dots on the karate floor that are arranged to allow for physical distancing.
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We have always disinfected frequently touched surfaces, daily: (doorknobs, handles, etc); we now disinfect frequently touched surfaces multiple times throughout the day.
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Each area, and the equipment used in that area, is thoroughly disinfected between each class.
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A thorough cleaning/disinfecting of the entire facility is done at the end of each day.
Are the classes safe?
Absolutely! With almost 50 years of experience teaching martial arts, and children in particular, our nationally-recognized program is known for safety protocols and safety record.
Are your classes separated by age?
Yes! We know that students of different ages are at different developmental stages. Not only are classes separated by age, but skill and experience level also. This ensures your child will be with other kids of similar age and experience.
What is the “Focus” of your classes?
Life Skills. While the kicking and punching skills are great exercise and a lot of fun for the kids to learn, it is even more important that they become Respectful, Confident Leaders in our community. Black Belt America is Madison’s B.E.S.T. Martial Arts School and focuses on Building Essential Skills Today!
Who are the instructors?
Our proudest achievement is the outstanding leaders that Black Belt America has produced. Under the direction of the owners and our Chief Instructor, these fine young people are highly motivated to help the kids of our community succeed at martial arts and in life!
Can they bring a friend to class?
You bet. Most of our students come from referrals, Just ask the instructor for a Bring-a-Friend card and we’ll do the rest.
Do you have virtual classes?
Yes, we do! We offer many options for training...virtual classes, on-site classes, summer camps, and after school programs. We understand that each family is in a unique situation and work hard to ensure they are successful at Black Belt America.
Our Location
6121 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719
608-273-4111
Our Hours
Mon-Thurs 7:30-7:30,
Friday 7:30-6:00
Saturday 10:30-1:00