Amerikick Pennington Martial Arts
Amerikick Pennington students kneeling at attention

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[01] Voted Best of Trentonian 2025

STRONG.CONFIDENT.BULLY-PROOF.

Hundreds of Mercer County families discovered that martial arts didn't just teach their kids to kick and punch. It changed who they are.

8+

Years

200+

Students

5.0

Rating

2

Locations

Ages 4 and up · No contracts · No belt-test fees
STRONG. CONFIDENT. BULLY-PROOF.✦BEST OF TRENTONIAN 2025✦FREE 7-DAY PASS · FREE T-SHIRT · FREE BOARD BREAK✦AGES 4 – 12✦NO CONTRACTS · NO BELT-TEST FEES✦PENNINGTON · PRINCETON · EWING · HAMILTON✦STRONG. CONFIDENT. BULLY-PROOF.✦BEST OF TRENTONIAN 2025✦FREE 7-DAY PASS · FREE T-SHIRT · FREE BOARD BREAK✦AGES 4 – 12✦NO CONTRACTS · NO BELT-TEST FEES✦PENNINGTON · PRINCETON · EWING · HAMILTON✦
[02] · Diagnostic06 / Symptoms Logged
Student executing axe kick at Amerikick Pennington

The Reckoning

Does any of thissoundfamiliar?

You love your child more than anything in this world. Some days, parenting still feels like shouting into the wind.

  • 01They give up the moment something gets hard.
  • 02Homework becomes a nightly negotiation.
  • 03Screens win every battle for their attention.
  • 04Another note from school about focus.
  • 05They came home upset — and you felt helpless.
  • 06Past activities never quite stuck.

Diagnosis

It isn't a lack of discipline. It's a lack of the right environment.

[03] · Choose the Path

TWO PROGRAMS.
BUILT FOR THE NEXT GEN.

Young white-belt student training one-on-one with an instructor
01AGES 04–06

LITTLE DRAGONS

Built for our youngest students. Gross motor skills, listening, focus, and anti-bullying fundamentals — wrapped in 30 minutes of structured play.

Enter the dojo

Kids Martial Arts student high kick
02AGES 07–12

KIDS MARTIAL ARTS

Our flagship program. Self-defense and life skills — respect, discipline, focus, confidence — drilled across 45 minutes per class.

Enter the dojo

Not sure which program? We'll place your child after the first class.

[04] · The Journey

FIVE PILLARS.
ONE TRANSFORMATION.

Five skills every Amerikick Pennington student earns on the mat — and carries with them off it.

  1. 01/ 05

    Confidence Built From Evidence

    We don't hand compliments out like candy. Confidence is earned through a personal track record of doing hard things and succeeding. When your child breaks their first board, earns their first stripe, or leads a warmup for the first time, they have proof. Not praise. Proof. That proof compounds. Belt by belt. Year by year.

  2. 02/ 05

    Focus That Transfers

    Structured classes demand full presence. Students learn to lock in on the mat because their instructor requires it. Teachers and parents consistently report seeing a real transfer into school within the first few weeks. It's not a coincidence. It's repetition of a skill.

  3. 03/ 05

    Self-Discipline That Becomes Identity

    Showing up. Following through. Respecting instructions when you don't feel like it. These aren't rules at Amerikick Pennington. They're habits formed through repetition on the mat and reinforced through weekly life skill challenges off it. When your child has been living this way for six months, it stops being something they do and starts being who they are.

  4. 04/ 05

    Bully-Proof For Life

    We teach your child to carry themselves in a way that makes them less of a target. That means physical skills, yes. But more importantly, it means presence, confidence, and the ability to handle pressure without falling apart. Strong. Confident. Bully-Proof. It's not a tagline. It's the outcome.

  5. 05/ 05

    Belonging That Fuels Everything

    Kids perform better in environments where they feel seen and valued. Your child is not a number in a class of 30. They are known by name. Their instructors know their strengths, their struggles, and their goals. This community becomes something your family looks forward to, not just another obligation on the calendar.

Signal · Verified Parent Reviews

THE PROOF
IS IN THE PARENTS.

5.0

200+

Google Reviews

· Verified
"Every instructor here is excellent. My son is in the younger group (4-6) and the instructors' patience with instilling focus and concentration is amazing. The kids are ALL having a blast, every practice. My son loves being here."
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Laura Falcone Martin

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've had an incredible experience with Amerikick and the Sensei leaders. We started because our son had issues sitting still and needed an outlet and some strategies for school. Under the guidance of Vince and his staff, we've watched him transform."
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Phoebe Stapleton

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Amerikick and Sensei Vince. My son has been a student since he was just 5 years old, and now at 14, the growth I've seen in him is truly remarkable."
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Maria Carin

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've been members for almost a year, and it's truly one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. I've watched my child flourish and develop a strong sense of self that even her school administrators have noticed."
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Adriana Robles

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Every instructor here is excellent. My son is in the younger group (4-6) and the instructors' patience with instilling focus and concentration is amazing. The kids are ALL having a blast, every practice. My son loves being here."
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Laura Falcone Martin

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've had an incredible experience with Amerikick and the Sensei leaders. We started because our son had issues sitting still and needed an outlet and some strategies for school. Under the guidance of Vince and his staff, we've watched him transform."
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Phoebe Stapleton

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Amerikick and Sensei Vince. My son has been a student since he was just 5 years old, and now at 14, the growth I've seen in him is truly remarkable."
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Maria Carin

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've been members for almost a year, and it's truly one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. I've watched my child flourish and develop a strong sense of self that even her school administrators have noticed."
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Adriana Robles

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Every instructor here is excellent. My son is in the younger group (4-6) and the instructors' patience with instilling focus and concentration is amazing. The kids are ALL having a blast, every practice. My son loves being here."
L

Laura Falcone Martin

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've had an incredible experience with Amerikick and the Sensei leaders. We started because our son had issues sitting still and needed an outlet and some strategies for school. Under the guidance of Vince and his staff, we've watched him transform."
P

Phoebe Stapleton

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Amerikick and Sensei Vince. My son has been a student since he was just 5 years old, and now at 14, the growth I've seen in him is truly remarkable."
M

Maria Carin

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've been members for almost a year, and it's truly one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. I've watched my child flourish and develop a strong sense of self that even her school administrators have noticed."
A

Adriana Robles

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've been members for almost a year, and it's truly one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. I've watched my child flourish and develop a strong sense of self that even her school administrators have noticed."
A

Adriana Robles

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"There's not enough I can say about this place. The only negative thing I can say is not having my kids join sooner. My kids, especially my youngest, loved it instantly."
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Jessica De Leon

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick is fantastic! Our Jackson started over the summer. We transitioned to the Pennington location because it's closer and were psyched to see the senseis we got to know had come with us!"
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Nick Lahren

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick Pennington is the best karate school in Mercer County. The senseis are all incredible and they run fantastic extra programs throughout the year. As your child gets older, they are eligible to join the Leadership program."
M

Melinda Eger

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick is full of wonderful instructors who act as positive role models, offer personalized attention to student growth, and foster a dojo family atmosphere, making training both enjoyable and challenging."
J

Jarielee Santiago

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Our Amerikick family is amazing. Come and try it for yourselves. Sensei Vince and all his staff are amazing. Flexible schedules. We've been part of this school for more than 8 years!"
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Olga Carrillo Martinez

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've been members for almost a year, and it's truly one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. I've watched my child flourish and develop a strong sense of self that even her school administrators have noticed."
A

Adriana Robles

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"There's not enough I can say about this place. The only negative thing I can say is not having my kids join sooner. My kids, especially my youngest, loved it instantly."
J

Jessica De Leon

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick is fantastic! Our Jackson started over the summer. We transitioned to the Pennington location because it's closer and were psyched to see the senseis we got to know had come with us!"
N

Nick Lahren

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick Pennington is the best karate school in Mercer County. The senseis are all incredible and they run fantastic extra programs throughout the year. As your child gets older, they are eligible to join the Leadership program."
M

Melinda Eger

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick is full of wonderful instructors who act as positive role models, offer personalized attention to student growth, and foster a dojo family atmosphere, making training both enjoyable and challenging."
J

Jarielee Santiago

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Our Amerikick family is amazing. Come and try it for yourselves. Sensei Vince and all his staff are amazing. Flexible schedules. We've been part of this school for more than 8 years!"
O

Olga Carrillo Martinez

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"We've been members for almost a year, and it's truly one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. I've watched my child flourish and develop a strong sense of self that even her school administrators have noticed."
A

Adriana Robles

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"There's not enough I can say about this place. The only negative thing I can say is not having my kids join sooner. My kids, especially my youngest, loved it instantly."
J

Jessica De Leon

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick is fantastic! Our Jackson started over the summer. We transitioned to the Pennington location because it's closer and were psyched to see the senseis we got to know had come with us!"
N

Nick Lahren

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick Pennington is the best karate school in Mercer County. The senseis are all incredible and they run fantastic extra programs throughout the year. As your child gets older, they are eligible to join the Leadership program."
M

Melinda Eger

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Amerikick is full of wonderful instructors who act as positive role models, offer personalized attention to student growth, and foster a dojo family atmosphere, making training both enjoyable and challenging."
J

Jarielee Santiago

Amerikick Parent

· Verified
"Our Amerikick family is amazing. Come and try it for yourselves. Sensei Vince and all his staff are amazing. Flexible schedules. We've been part of this school for more than 8 years!"
O

Olga Carrillo Martinez

Amerikick Parent

See why 200+ Mercer County families chose us.

Reviews are from individual parents and reflect their own experience. Individual results vary based on attendance, effort, age, and other factors.

[06] · The Blueprint

HOW WE ENGINEER KIDS MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETES

Every 45-minute class is structured to build athletic excellence and character simultaneously.

Kids Martial Arts student drilling combinations on bag
Frame · 06-KMALIVE

Total runtime

45:00

6 structured phases · No filler

  1. 01

    Warm-Up

    5 min

    Stretching, cardio activation, physical readiness.

  2. 02

    Basics Drilling

    10 min

    Strikes, blocks, kicks, and stances reinforced by belt level.

  3. 03

    Lesson (Curriculum)

    10 min

    Belt-level technique of the week, taught step by step.

  4. 04

    Lesson Application

    10 min

    Bag work, pad work, and partner drills applying the lesson.

  5. 05

    Class Ender (Conditioning Game)

    7 min

    High-energy game that reinforces the skill under fatigue.

  6. 06

    Cool Down & Recognition

    3 min

    Student shoutouts, stripe acknowledgments, class close.

Watch the blueprint in action — week one is on us.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 GOOGLE REVIEWS✦HUNDREDS OF MERCER COUNTY FAMILIES✦EST. 2017 · PENNINGTON NJ✦TRAINED BY WORLD CHAMPION INSTRUCTORS✦★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 GOOGLE REVIEWS✦HUNDREDS OF MERCER COUNTY FAMILIES✦EST. 2017 · PENNINGTON NJ✦TRAINED BY WORLD CHAMPION INSTRUCTORS✦

[05] · The Difference

NOT ALL DOJOS
ARE EQUAL.

Six things parents tell us they couldn't find anywhere else in Mercer County.

CHOICE A

Other Schools

A
  • Rigid, outdated methods focused on obedience over development
  • One-size-fits-all curriculum with no personalization
  • Belt promotions based on time, not demonstrated skill
  • No structured life skills program. Character is an afterthought
  • Instructors who don't know your child's name
  • Hidden fees for belt testing and graduation ceremonies

CHOICE B · Recommended

Amerikick Pennington

B
  • A structured Life Skills Program built into every single class
  • Personalized experience. Instructors know your child by name, strengths, and goals
  • Belt advancement tied to real, demonstrated skill and off-mat habits
  • No contracts. No belt testing fees. No hidden charges. Ever.
  • Voted Pennington's BEST Martial Arts School, Best of Trentonian 2025
  • World Champion instructors on our floor every single day

See the difference for yourself — first week is on us.

"
Sensei Vince Little, owner and head instructor of Amerikick Pennington

SENSEI VINCE LITTLE

Owner · Head Instructor

[07] · From the Floor

"I don't know what you did.
BUT KEEP DOING IT."

I built this school in 2017 to be the place for kids in Pennington that Amerikick was for me. Since then, hundreds of families have walked through our door with a quiet worry in their eyes. Then they watch their child run off the mat with a grin they can't contain.

Read the full letter

[06] · Included

EVERYTHING
IN. NOTHING
EXTRA.

Ten things every AmeriKick Family gets the moment they walk on the mat. No upsells, no surprises, no belt-testing fees buried in fine print.

  • 01All classes relevant to your child's age and belt level
  • 02Quarterly belt testings and graduation ceremonies. No extra fee.
  • 03Unlimited makeup classes
  • 04National guest instructor seminars throughout the year
  • 05Student Training App with at-home belt-level videos
  • 06Monthly life skill challenges and character training sheets
  • 07Free community events. Parent Night Out, Trunk or Treat, more.
  • 08Instructors who know your child's name and invest in their progress
  • 09No contracts. Cancel anytime.
  • 10No belt testing fees. Ever.

[08] · The 7-Day Trial

SEVEN DAYS.
ZERO RISK.

Amerikick Pennington students drilling partner self-defense
Trial · For Your child07

Step on the mat.
Walk off taller.

Trial Pass · AKP-YOU

100% Risk-Free

Your Investment

$0$105

No card. No contract. Just a real week of training so you can see if we're the right fit.

  • 01

    7 Days of Live Classes

    At your child's exact age + belt level

  • 02

    Free Amerikick T-Shirt

    Hand-fitted on day one

  • 03

    First Board Break

    Your child's first "I did that" moment

[08] · Beyond the Mat

MORE THAN MARTIAL ARTS. MORE WAYS TO HAVE FUN.

Kids celebrating a birthday party at Amerikick Pennington

[08-A] · Birthday Parties

The Best Birthday Party in Pennington. We're Serious.

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. We handle everything — decorations, snacks, an action-packed martial arts experience your kid and their friends will talk about for months. You sit back and enjoy it.

$399 for 2 hours · Ages 4 and up

BOOK A PARTY
Kids playing tug of war during Amerikick summer camp

[08-B] · Summer Camp

A Summer They Won't Stop Talking About.

8 weeks of full-day adventure. Martial arts, Ninja Warrior, Nerf Wars, crafts, science experiments, outdoor sports, and more. Ages 5 and up. Early drop-off and late pickup available.

$399/week · July–early September · Ages 5+ · 8am–6pm

SAVE THEIR SPOT

[09] · Questions

HAVE
QUESTIONS?

Everything Amerikick Fam parents ask before their first class.

01What ages do you teach?+

Little Dragons is for ages 4-6. Kids Martial Arts is for ages 7-12.

02What's included in the free 7-day trial?+

Unlimited classes for 7 days plus a free t-shirt. No credit card required, no obligation to continue.

03Do I need any experience or equipment?+

Nope. Show up in comfortable clothes. We provide everything you need for the trial, including the t-shirt.

04How often should my child attend?+

Most students attend 2-3 classes per week. We offer flexible scheduling so you can fit classes around school and family life.

05Is this just karate or do you teach other styles?+

Our curriculum blends traditional karate with modern self-defense, anti-bullying skills, and life skills like focus, respect, and discipline.

06Where are you located?+

We're in Pennington, NJ, serving families from Pennington, Ewing, Hamilton, and surrounding towns.

Amerikick Pennington student landing a flying side kick on a partner's pad

N°/10 · The Invitation

[10] · Final Sequence

EVERYTHINGTHEY NEEDIS ALREADYINSIDE THEM.

They just need the right environment to bring it out. We've been building that environment in Pennington since 2017.

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