Manatee County's family-first dojo. Kids jiu-jitsu, after-school pickup, and summer camps for Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, and Bradenton families. Making modern warriors in a modern society — ages 3 to adult.
Wolf Pups · Jujutsu · After-School · Camps
More than belts and trophies — we focus on the kid (or adult) who walks back through the door tomorrow stronger than they walked out today. Manatee County families have been training with us since 2023.
We focus on character, growth, and confidence. Rankings come — but they're a checkpoint, never the destination. Every class moves you forward.
A welcoming dojo where parents, kids, and adults all feel at home. Train together, grow together. Our students become each other's biggest fans.
Discipline doesn't have to be dull. Our classes balance high energy with real instruction — students leave excited to come back, not burnt out.
Two core programs designed around how kids actually grow — and how adults actually want to train. Built for the long haul, not a quick belt grab.
Where the journey begins.
Pre-jujutsu fundamentals dressed up as the most fun your kid has all week. Coordination, confidence, and listening skills — taught through games, not lectures. The perfect intro to martial arts for Palmetto and Parrish preschoolers.
Modern warriors, mat-tested.
American Jujutsu (a kids-friendly form of jiu-jitsu and karate combined) rooted in the seven tenets of Bushido. Real technique, real progression, and a community that pushes you to be sharper every week. Serving Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, and Bradenton.
We pick up from schools across Palmetto, Parrish, and Ellenton. A structured after-school program that turns the 3pm crash into the highlight of their day — martial arts, homework time, and movement.
Learn More →Summer camps, winter break, school-out days. Manatee County's most active camp program — field trips, martial arts, games, and the kind of friendships kids talk about for months.
Browse Camps →Two instructors, decades of combined experience, and a deep belief that every student matters. You'll know them by name. They'll know yours.
Founder · Head Instructor
Co-Founder · Senior Instructor
Pulled straight from the parents and students who walk through our doors. No filter, no script.
“Alpha is AMAZING! Our daughter has been attending three days a week and it's the highlight of her day. Sensei Adam, Sensei Rhonda, and the staff are the nicest people. Definitely take advantage of the free class — even adults can join.”
“We absolutely LOVE Alpha. Found them through a one-day camp and haven't looked back. Kids' nights, summer camp, now wolf pups jujutsu. Everyone is so friendly. We couldn't be happier to be part of the Alpha family.”
“The most amazing experience for my kiddo. The confidence I've seen build — physical and mental — is incredible. I'm beyond impressed with Alpha, the owners, the staff, the whole Alpha family. Do yourself a favor and check them out.”
A purpose-built space in Palmetto designed for serious training and serious fun. Every detail — from the wolf mural to the equipment — built around the students.
Your first class is on us. No commitment, no pressure — just one hour to feel what training at Alpha actually feels like. Most students know after the first class.
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Our dojo is at 6849 Buffalo Rd in Palmetto, FL — just off I-75 and US-301. We regularly serve families from Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and the broader Manatee County area. Our after-school pickup program covers schools throughout these towns, and our camps draw students from all over the region.
We teach American Jujutsu — a kid-friendly, family-oriented style that blends elements of jiu-jitsu, karate, and traditional martial arts. It's grounded in the seven tenets of the Bushido Code (respect, courage, integrity, honor, perseverance, benevolence, loyalty) and focuses on practical self-defense, character building, and genuine technique progression. If you're searching for "kids karate" or "jiu-jitsu near me," our program covers what most parents are actually looking for.
Our Wolf Pups program is designed for ages 3–6 — pre-jujutsu fundamentals taught through games and movement. Our main Jujutsu program is for ages 7 and up, including teens, adults, and parents who want to train alongside their kids. Many of our families have multiple generations on the mat together.
Yes — every new student gets a free trial class with no commitment and no pressure. You can book a free trial here or call us at (941) 544-5572. Most parents in Palmetto, Parrish, and Bradenton tell us they knew within one class whether Alpha was the right fit for their kid.
We pick up your child directly from elementary schools across Palmetto, Parrish, and Ellenton in our marked Alpha van. Kids get structured time for homework, snacks, movement, and a daily martial arts class — turning the 3pm-to-evening stretch into the most productive part of their day. Visit our after-school site for current schools served and pricing.
Yes — we run full summer camps, school-out days, holiday camps (Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break), and Parent's Night Out events. Manatee County families love our camps because we mix martial arts with field trips, games, and real activity. Visit our camps site to see what's currently booking.
We're family-owned, family-operated, and intentionally small — so every student gets known by name. Sensei Adam and Sensei Rhonda personally lead classes and know every kid's progress. We're not a franchise. We don't rush belts. We don't use martial arts as daycare. Our focus is the journey: the student who walks back through our doors stronger than they walked in. Come try a free class and feel the difference yourself.
