School Pick-Up & After-School Martial Arts in Celebration, FL

For parents in the Celebration and Kissimmee area, the hours between school dismissal and the end of the workday are a logistical challenge. Your child needs supervision, and you need them in a safe, productive environment — not just parked in front of a screen. At Gracie Barra Celebration, our after-school martial arts program solves both problems at once.

We pick your child up from school and bring them directly to our academy at 1420 Celebration Blvd, Suite 108, Celebration, FL 34747. From the moment they arrive, they are in a structured environment where they train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, build physical fitness, develop discipline, and have fun with their peers — all under the supervision of our certified coaching staff.

How the After-School Program Works

The program is designed to be as seamless as possible for busy families. Here is how the typical afternoon unfolds:

School Pick-Up

Our team picks up enrolled students from participating local schools in the Celebration and Kissimmee area. Transportation is handled safely with proper documentation and check-in procedures. Your child goes straight from the school pickup line to our academy — no need for you to leave work early or coordinate with other parents.

Arrival and Snack Time

When students arrive at the academy, they have time to settle in, change into their training gear, and have a snack. We understand that kids coming from a full school day need a moment to decompress before jumping into physical activity. This transition period keeps things relaxed and lets the kids socialize with their training partners.

Martial Arts Training

The core of the program is hands-on BJJ training led by our coaching staff, including Coach Ryan and Coach Marcello. Classes are structured by age and experience level, so your child trains with peers at a similar stage of development. Training covers fundamental Jiu-Jitsu techniques, self-defense scenarios, coordination drills, and controlled sparring. Every session reinforces the Gracie Barra values of discipline, respect, and teamwork.

Supervised Free Time

After training, students have supervised time at the academy until parents arrive for pickup. Kids can work on homework, read, or simply hang out with friends in a safe environment. There is always an adult present, and the academy is a controlled, secure space.

Why Parents Choose Our After-School Program

Traditional after-school care programs keep your child safe, but that is about all they do. Our program goes further by combining childcare convenience with real martial arts instruction. Here is what parents tell us they value most:

• Eliminates the pickup scramble: No more rushing out of work, begging coworkers to cover for you, or paying for separate transportation services. We handle the school-to-academy transition.
• Physical activity instead of screen time: Your child spends the afternoon moving, learning, and engaging — not sitting in front of a tablet or TV.
• Real skills, not babysitting: Kids in our program learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from trained instructors. They earn belt promotions, develop coordination and confidence, and gain self-defense skills they carry for life.
• Social development: Training with peers builds friendships, teaches cooperation, and helps kids learn how to handle conflict constructively. The dojo culture reinforces respect and accountability in ways that casual play environments do not.
• Homework-friendly: We set aside time for students to work on schoolwork if needed, so they are not falling behind academically.

The Step Up for Students Program

We are proud to be an approved provider for the Step Up for Students scholarship program in Florida. This means qualifying families can use scholarship funds to cover the cost of our after-school martial arts program. If your family receives Step Up for Students funding, contact us to learn how to apply it toward enrollment at Gracie Barra Celebration.

This is a significant benefit for families in the Celebration and Kissimmee area who want their children to have access to high-quality martial arts instruction without the full out-of-pocket cost.

What Age Groups Are Included?

Our after-school program serves kids starting at age 3 through their teen years. Training groups are divided by age to ensure appropriate instruction:

• Tiny Champs (ages 3+): Introductory classes focused on motor skill development, following instructions, and basic movement patterns through games and age-appropriate drills.
• Little Champs 1 (ages 4-8): More structured BJJ fundamentals with partner drills, basic techniques, and early positional sparring.
• Little Champs 2 (ages 9-13): Full Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum with technique progression, live rolling, and competition preparation for those interested.

Each group has its own class time and coaching approach, so your child is always training in an environment tailored to their developmental stage.

Serving Families Across the Celebration and Kissimmee Area

While our academy is located in Celebration, we serve families from across the surrounding region. Many of our after-school students come from schools in Celebration, Kissimmee, Four Corners, Champions Gate, and Reunion. If you are unsure whether your child's school is within our pickup range, give us a call and we will let you know.

Parents from Lake Buena Vista, Horizon West, and Winter Garden also use our programs — some dropping off after school hours rather than using the pickup service, depending on distance.

What Parents Say

The families who use our after-school program consistently highlight two things: the convenience and the transformation they see in their kids. Children who start the program shy or unfocused often develop noticeable confidence and self-discipline within the first few months. Kids who struggle with attention or hyperactivity find that the physical demands of BJJ give them a healthy outlet and help them focus better at school.

Professor Rodrigo Frezza and the coaching team take a personal interest in every student. This is not a factory — it is a small, tight-knit community where your child is known by name and coached as an individual.

Get Started Today

If you are tired of scrambling for after-school care and want your child to spend those hours doing something meaningful, our program is worth a look. We offer a free trial class so your child can experience the training and see if it is a good fit.

Call us at (407) 739-4666 to learn more about school pickup availability, scheduling, and Step Up for Students eligibility. You can also visit us at 1420 Celebration Blvd, Suite 108, Celebration, FL 34747.