Confidence
“I want them to believe in themselves.”
Kids martial arts • Beginners welcome
New Student Special
Kids Karate Classes in South Philadelphia
Help Your Child Build Confidence That Goes Beyond the Classroom
FREE Introductory Class
Fun, beginner-friendly martial arts that helps kids build confidence, focus, discipline and real-world self-defense skills.
Real stories from South Philly families
Choose your child’s age group and a class time on the next screen.
Beginners Welcome No Experience Necessary New Students Only
Ages 3–6 • Ages 7–12 • Ages 13+
Beginner Friendly
Start at their pace
Local School
1617 Snyder Ave
Real Instructors
Support at every step
South Philly Families
Real parent stories
AmeriKick South Philly offers beginner-friendly karate classes for kids ages 3 and up at 1617 Snyder Ave in South Philadelphia. Our kids martial arts classes help students practice focus, build skills, stay active, and make friends in an encouraging environment. New students can schedule a FREE introductory class, with the $19.95 three-class trial with uniform available as an optional upgrade.
For parents who see their potential
What Would You Love to See More Of?
Focus
“I want better focus and discipline.”
Friendships
“I want them to find their people.”
Fitness
“I want them active, moving and having fun.”
Whatever brought you here, their first step can start at AmeriKick.
The transformation
More Than Karate.
A Place to Grow.
Confidence. Friendships. Fitness. Focus. Resilience.
Beginner-friendly classes for ages 3–6 (preschool karate foundations), ages 7–12 and ages 13+ — every child starts at the right pace for their age.
Confidence built one step at a time
Confidence They Earn.
Learning a new skill, working through a challenge and seeing real progress gives children something powerful: confidence grounded in what they know they can do.
Small wins.
Stronger kids.
Friendships and belonging
That’s Where AmeriKick Comes In.
In a structured, encouraging environment, children practice showing up, listening, trying again and reaching goals. They also train, laugh and celebrate alongside teammates who know their name.
Confidence
Focus
Discipline
Respect
Fitness
Social skills
Goal-setting
Self-defense skills
Focus and discipline
Focus That Goes Beyond the Mat.
Martial arts encourages children to listen, follow directions, practice consistently, work through frustration and finish what they start. Those habits can support how they approach school and everyday challenges.
Bullying awareness & self-defense
Confident Kids Stand Taller.
Kids learn age-appropriate self-defense skills, how to use a strong voice, and how to stay calm and walk away — taught in a positive, respectful way.
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Active, healthy kids
More Movement. Less Screen Time.
Kicking, training and learning new combinations help children build coordination and strength while having fun doing something active.
Progress you can see
Real South Philly Kids. Real Confidence. Real Growth.
Real community.
Support at every step.
Local families. Honest experiences.
What South Philly Parents Are Saying
Real words from AmeriKick South Philadelphia families.
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My son has more confidence, more structure, and way more motivation since starting. We couldn’t be happier.
David Caporaletti
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The teachers have been such a big part in helping our son create healthy habits, manage screen time and make new friends.
Mark Brosseau
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You can tell right away the coaches aren’t just teaching karate—they’re teaching life skills!
Sam Nguyen
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The teachers at Amerikick have a way of connecting with kids that you can’t teach. We couldn’t be happier.
Cait McCanany
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The teachers genuinely care about us. It’s like a big family! We love it!
Kathy Pease
Try AmeriKick South Philly
Start With a FREE
Introductory Class
Give your child the opportunity to experience martial arts, meet our instructors and discover what they can accomplish.
Ages 3+ • Beginners Welcome • No Experience Necessary • New Students Only
Optional upgrade
3-Class Trial With Uniform. $19.95.
Give your child the opportunity to experience martial arts, meet our instructors and discover what they can accomplish. For the optional $19.95 three-class trial with uniform, complete the form to continue through our existing Spark checkout. Our South Philadelphia team will help you schedule the trial’s first class.
- 1. Choose the upgrade — submit the short form on this page.
- 2. We connect — our team contacts you to schedule the first class.
- 3. First class — your child attends and meets our instructors.
Serving South Philly families
Martial Arts for South Philly Families
AmeriKick South Philadelphia helps local kids build confidence, focus, discipline and real martial arts skills in a positive, high-energy environment. Our beginner-friendly kids karate program welcomes families from across South Philadelphia and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Our school at 1617 Snyder Ave is a short drive from East Passyunk, Pennsport, Whitman, Girard Estate, Point Breeze, Graduate Hospital, Queen Village, Bella Vista and the Italian Market area—so after-school martial arts classes fit easily into a busy family week.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Your neighborhood school
AmeriKick Martial Arts
South Philadelphia
Address
1617 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone
215-462-2467
As a karate school for kids in South Philadelphia, we welcome beginners from across the neighborhood. Get directions, or learn more about our school and instructors.
Try AmeriKick South Philly.
Schedule a FREE introductory class. Meet Our Instructors and Discover Whether AmeriKick Is Right for Your Child. Optionally Upgrade to the $19.95 Three-Class Trial With Uniform.
Beginner-friendlyFREE Intro
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