BLACK BELT KARATE STUDIO, INC

What BLACK BELT KARATE STUDIO, INC does

BLACK BELT KARATE STUDIO, INC (operating as Championship Martial Arts) is a privately held Wisconsin corporation that runs a traditional martial arts studio in Racine, Wisconsin. Founded circa 2004 by a former elementary school teacher with 10 years of classroom experience, the studio teaches Shorin-Ryu Karate to children (ages 4 through teens) and adults in age- and belt-stratified classes. The core technology is a proprietary instructional framework called the 'Three-Legged Table' — every class must deliver Learning, Laughing, and Sweating — combined with a monthly 'Word of the Month' character-development curriculum that uses mat chats, home assignments, and uniform patch rewards to extend instruction into the household.

The company sells its services through a direct-to-consumer brick-and-mortar model. Core products include the Kid's Karate Program, the Adult Martial Arts Program, a Virtual Kids Martial Arts offering for at-home learners, and a Cardio Kickboxing class at the Oak Creek sister location. The primary facility is at 3217 Washington Ave, Racine, WI, with the brand extended through separately operated sister studios in Kenosha and Oak Creek. Customer acquisition runs through an SEO-optimized website and blog, YouTube Shorts, local SEO/Google Business Profile, SMS opt-in marketing, free community workshops (e.g., stranger danger events), and word-of-mouth referrals.

Revenue is generated through monthly recurring tuition on subscription-style enrollments; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is described by at least one testimonial as 'high but worth it,' indicating premium positioning. The company employs between 1 and 10 people, with Dave and Zach serving as Head Instructors under the founder/owner. There is no external investment, no M&A activity, no patents, and no disclosed revenue or funding data.

Name

BLACK BELT KARATE STUDIO, INC

Legal name

BLACK BELT KARATE STUDIO, INC

Website

https://blackbeltkaratestudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BLACK BELT KARATE STUDIO, INC operates Championship Martial Arts, a private Racine, Wisconsin martial arts studio teaching traditional Shorin-Ryu Karate to children and adults through age-stratified classes, with sister brand locations in Kenosha and Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Martial Arts Schools (Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, etc.) (HSADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kids & Youth Martial Arts Programs (HSADADAG), Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Classes (HSADABAF), Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Kids karate classes
• Adult martial arts
• Character development programs
• Self-defense training
• Cardio kickboxing

Headquarters

HQ city

Racine, Wisconsin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Kids Karate Classes: Weekly recurring martial arts classes for children ages 4 and up. Revenue is generated through ongoing tuition, with enrollment typically billed on a monthly basis. Classes are segmented by age group and belt level.
2. Adult Martial Arts Classes: Weekly martial arts and fitness classes for adults and teens. Adults pay ongoing tuition for access to group classes, with benefits including self-defense training, core strength building, and stress relief.
3. Introductory Evaluation Lesson: Complimentary or low-cost initial evaluation lesson for prospective students, designed to convert leads into paid enrollments. The evaluation includes a personalized assessment and board-breaking demonstration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Black Belt Karate Studio, Inc., doing business as Championship Martial Arts, operates in-person martial arts training programs for kids ages 4 and up and for adults and teens at its Racine, Wisconsin studio, with sister locations in Kenosha and Oak Creek. The studio delivers age-segmented karate classes grounded in traditional Shorin-Ryu Karate combined with a monthly character-development curriculum, supplemented by virtual kids martial arts and cardio kickboxing offerings.

Product overview

Championship Martial Arts operates as a traditional martial arts school offering in-person programs for kids and adults, supplemented by virtual instruction. The core offerings consist of the Kid's Karate Program (serving ages 4 and up with age-stratified classes) and the Adult Martial Arts Program (for adults and teens). The school also provides Virtual Kids Martial Arts for remote learning and Cardio Kickboxing at its Oak Creek sister location. All programs emphasize character development, self-defense skills, and physical fitness within a structured, supervised environment. The Racine, Wisconsin location serves as the primary facility, with sister schools in Kenosha and Oak Creek.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kid's Karate Program Age-segmented martial arts classes for children ages 4 and up, with groupings for ages 4-6, ages 7 through early teens, and further separation by belt level. Includes self-defense training, character development curriculum, traditional weapons training, and belt progression from white belt through black belt. Designed for kids and families in Southeast Wisconsin.
• Adult Martial Arts Program Weekly martial arts and fitness classes for adults and teens of any age or fitness level, focusing on self-defense training, core strength and flexibility, stress and anxiety relief, weight loss, and confidence building in a fun, social workout environment.
• Virtual Kids Martial Arts Online martial arts instruction delivered from home, providing the same character-building curriculum as in-person kids classes for remote learners.
• Cardio Kickboxing High-energy fitness kickboxing classes available at the Oak Creek sister location, focused on calorie burning and cardiovascular conditioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of families are seeking either 'confidence at school' or 'self-discipline at home' as primary outcomes — indicating the studio's curriculum is aligned with core parent pain points.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MarketMuscles, LLCcoreOthersMarketMuscles.com is the website platform and online services provider for Championship Martial Arts. They process online enrollment requests and provide customer communications including confirmation emails. The relationship is operational: MarketMuscles powers the website infrastructure, online forms, and backend processing for customer registrations. The privacy policy notes that customer data is shared with MarketMuscles for technical, analytical, and marketing purposes.
• Championship Martial Arts – KenoshaminorOthersSister location operated separately but under the same Championship Martial Arts brand. The Racine studio refers families in the Kenosha area to this location. Each location has its own phone number (Kenosha: 262-288-9919) and independent ownership/operations.
• Championship Martial Arts – Oak CreekminorOthersSister location operated separately but under the same Championship Martial Arts brand. The Racine studio refers families in the Oak Creek area to this location. Each location has its own phone number (Oak Creek: 414-250-7615) and independent ownership/operations. A real-life stranger danger story from this location is referenced as a customer testimonial.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 9Round Fitness: 9Round Fitness is a kickboxing-themed fitness franchise with hundreds of studios offering 30-minute circuit workouts on a recurring membership basis. It competes with Black Belt Karate Studio's Cardio Kickboxing offering for the same adult fitness customer seeking a non-traditional gym alternative.
• iLoveKickboxing: iLoveKickboxing is a kickboxing fitness franchise with 150+ locations offering group fitness kickboxing classes on a recurring membership model. It is comparable because it directly competes for the adult fitness kickboxing segment that Black Belt Karate Studio serves through its Cardio Kickboxing program at the Oak Creek sister location.
• ATA Martial Arts: ATA Martial Arts is one of the largest traditional martial arts franchise systems in the United States, offering Songahm Taekwondo programs for children and adults through hundreds of independently owned schools. It directly competes with Black Belt Karate Studio for traditional martial arts families in suburban markets and shares the same subscription tuition model and belt-progression structure.

Direct peers

• Karate For Kids: Karate For Kids is a network of independently operated traditional karate schools specializing in children's martial arts instruction with character-building curricula. It directly competes for the same parent-buyer segment (kids ages 4+, families seeking confidence and discipline outcomes) using belt progression and recurring class tuition.
• Premier Martial Arts: Premier Martial Arts is a fast-growing multi-discipline martial arts franchise offering karate, kickboxing, and self-defense programs for kids and adults through hundreds of locations. It directly competes with Black Belt Karate Studio on family-oriented kids karate with character development curriculum and recurring monthly tuition.
• Tiger-Rock Martial Arts: Tiger-Rock Martial Arts is a traditional taekwondo franchise operating schools across the U.S. with a strong focus on youth character development and family enrollment. It is comparable because it offers the same combination of traditional martial arts curriculum, kid-centric belt progression, and character education that Black Belt Karate Studio markets to parents.
• United Studios of Self Defense: United Studios of Self Defense is a martial arts franchise specializing in traditional self-defense curricula for kids and adults across the U.S. It is comparable to Black Belt Karate Studio because it sells the same combination of traditional martial arts, belt progression, and character development to family buyers through locally owned studios.
• Rock Martial Arts: Rock Martial Arts is a U.S. karate school operator emphasizing traditional karate, kids character development, and family-oriented programming in suburban communities. It is comparable because it markets the same combination of belt progression, life-skills curriculum, and parent-targeted outcomes that Black Belt Karate Studio uses to differentiate.
• Black Belt Institute: Black Belt Institute is a multi-location traditional karate school network offering kids and adult programs with belt progression and character development at its core. It is comparable to Black Belt Karate Studio because it sells the same Shorin-Ryu / traditional karate curriculum to families through community-focused suburban studios on a recurring tuition model.

Regional players

• Master P's World Class Tae Kwon Do: Master P's World Class Tae Kwon Do is a regional Midwest martial arts school chain operating traditional taekwondo programs for children and adults with a focus on character development and belt progression. It is comparable because it competes for the same suburban Wisconsin/Midwest family demographic with the same subscription tuition model and traditional martial arts curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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