Mecca Performance Institute

About

Brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, and taekwondo classes at Mecca Performance Institute run from beginner through competitive levels. Coach Kendrick built the gym from the ground up and brings serious credentials as a former pro fighter. Kids and adults train together in a family-oriented space where the focus extends beyond technique to discipline, respect, and self-defense skills. Your kid can start as a complete beginner or join if they're already training elsewhere. Classes are structured for different ages, with boxing and wrestling options alongside the core disciplines. First visits are straightforward, and the gym sits minutes from Lake Park in West Palm Beach County, making it convenient for families in the area.

Velocity Martial Arts was founded by international coach and competitor "Master Charles" Panoyan, and now has 3 locations, Pompano Beach, Lauderhill, and Boca Raton. Velocity Martial Arts offers MMA, BJJ, self defense, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, after scho

Programs (10)

• OUR FITNESS CLASSES

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts offers fitness classes for both kids and adults who want to get in shape, learn self defense, or dive into martial arts training. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with both morning and evening time slots, so there's something that fits most family schedules. The instructors here really know their stuff—many are former professional athletes themselves—and they're genuinely welcoming to beginners, so your kid doesn't need any prior experience to jump in. Best part? You can try any class completely free to see if it's the right fit before committing to anything. This isn't just a strip-mall karate place; it's home to some seriously competitive teams (they mention UFC legends and elite BJJ competitors training there), but they're equally passionate about teaching kids who just want to have fun and build confidence.

• In Our After School Program

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts runs an after school program where kids get to train in different martial arts styles like taekwondo, kickboxing, BJJ, and MMA with instructors who really know their stuff—many of them are former pro athletes themselves. The program is designed for kids of all skill levels, whether they've never stepped foot in a dojo before or they're already interested in martial arts and want to level up. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with both morning and evening time slots, so you've got options depending on your schedule. Best part? You can try any class completely free before you commit, which means your kid can check it out and see if they vibe with the instructors and the space before you sign up. This place isn't just your typical karate studio—they've got serious competitive teams like the Blackzilians MMA Team and Apex Predator BJJ Team training there, so even though your kid will be in the after school program, they're learning from the real deal.

• What Makes Our Aftercare Program Unique

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts runs a martial arts-based aftercare program where kids learn real skills like self-defense, striking, and grappling while staying active and engaged after school. The program welcomes beginners of all ages and skill levels, so whether your child is just exploring martial arts for the first time or already has some experience, they'll fit right in with instructors who actually know how to work with kids. Classes run throughout the week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with both morning and evening options, so you can find a time that works for your family schedule. Best part: the program is completely free, and they'll let you try any class before you commit. What really sets Velocity apart is that Master Charles and his team aren't just running a local studio—they're home to legitimate competitive teams (the Blackzilians MMA Team and Apex Predator BJJ Team), so the instruction quality is serious, but the vibe with the kids is still welcoming and encouraging rather than intimidating.

• This Is An Amazing After School Program

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts runs an after-school program where kids learn martial arts skills like taekwondo, kickboxing, BJJ, and self-defense in a structured, supervised setting. The program welcomes kids of all skill levels, from complete beginners who want to build confidence and fitness to those interested in exploring different martial arts styles. Classes run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during morning and evening time slots, so there's flexibility depending on your schedule. What really sets this place apart is that it's run by Master Charles Panoyan, an internationally recognized coach and competitor, and the studio is home to seriously competitive teams (like the Blackzilians MMA Team and Apex Predator BJJ Team), which means your kid gets quality instruction even if they just want to have fun and stay active. The best part? You can try any class completely free before committing.

• TRY ANY CLASS FREE

  Camp
  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts offers a bunch of different martial arts styles—we're talking MMA, BJJ, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, and self-defense—so kids can explore what they're actually interested in rather than being locked into one thing. The classes are designed for kids of all skill levels, whether your child has never done martial arts before and just wants to get in shape, or they're already pretty into it and want to get serious. They've got classes running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at both morning and evening times, which makes it pretty easy to fit into a regular schedule. Here's the best part: you can try any class completely free, so there's zero risk in letting your kid check it out and see if they like it. Master Charles Panoyan founded the place and actually coaches there himself—he's an international competitor—and they've got three locations around the area including one in Lighthouse Point, so you've got options depending on where you are.

• Simply The Best Martial Arts Program

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts offers a really welcoming intro to martial arts for kids and adults of all skill levels, whether your child wants to learn self-defense, get in better shape, or just explore different styles like Taekwondo, kickboxing, and BJJ. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with morning and evening time slots, so you can find something that works with your family's schedule. What's cool is that Master Charles Panoyan, who founded the program, is an internationally recognized coach and competitor, and the studio has built a serious reputation with professional MMA and BJJ teams (they're home to the Blackzilians MMA Team), but they genuinely love working with total beginners too. The best part? You can try any class completely free before committing, so your kid can figure out what they actually enjoy. They also run an after-school program and day camps if you're looking for something beyond regular classes.

• Fitness Classes

  Camp
  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts offers fitness classes for both kids and adults who want to learn martial arts, get in shape, or develop self-defense skills, whether they're total beginners or already training seriously. The instructors here are experienced and genuinely passionate about teaching—many are former professional athletes themselves, and they know how to work with people just starting out. Classes run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with both morning and evening time slots, so there's flexibility depending on your schedule. The best part? You can try any class completely free to see if it's the right fit for your family before committing. With locations in Pompano Beach, Lauderhill, and Boca Raton, plus a stellar reputation (they're home to UFC legends and elite MMA and BJJ teams), this is a place where your kid can train seriously if they want to, but also just have fun and build confidence.

• OUR GYMPROGRAMS

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts offers martial arts classes for kids of all skill levels, from beginners just getting started to those serious about competition, with instruction in styles like Taekwondo, kickboxing, MMA, and BJJ. Your child will learn real self-defense skills while getting a great workout, guided by experienced instructors who are often former professional athletes themselves. Classes run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with both morning and evening time slots to fit your schedule. The best part? You can try any class completely free to see if it's the right fit before committing. They also run an after-school program and day camps if you need more frequent activities, and they're conveniently located with multiple spots in the Pompano Beach and Boca Raton areas.

• Welcome to Velocity Martial Arts After School Program

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  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts runs an after school program where kids learn martial arts while getting active and building confidence, with classes offered Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings and evenings so you can find a time that works for your family's schedule. The program welcomes kids of all skill levels, whether your child is brand new to martial arts or already has some experience, and they can explore different styles like Taekwondo, kickboxing, MMA, and self-defense depending on what interests them most. The best part? You can try any class completely free before committing, which is huge because you get to see if your kid clicks with the instructors and the vibe of the studio. Velocity Martial Arts was founded by Master Charles Panoyan, an international coach and competitor, and they've grown to three locations (Pompano Beach, Lauderhill, and Boca Raton) because parents and kids genuinely love what they do there.

• TRY A FREE CLASS TODAY

  Camp
  · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday· Morning, Evening· FreeTrial available

  Velocity Martial Arts offers a bunch of different martial arts styles—we're talking MMA, BJJ, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, and self-defense—so your kid can try whatever interests them most. The instructors are seriously experienced, many of them former professional athletes, and they're really welcoming to beginners, whether your child just wants to get in shape, learn how to protect themselves, or actually fall in love with martial arts. They've got classes running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at both morning and evening times, so you can probably find something that fits your schedule. The coolest part is that you can try any class completely free—no commitment, no pressure—which is perfect for seeing if it's a good fit before signing up. With locations in Pompano Beach, Lauderhill, and Boca Raton, plus an after-school program and day camps, they've got a ton of options depending on what works best for your family.