At Trio Martial Arts Academy, we believe martial arts should prepare your child for more than their next belt. Our students develop real confidence through real accomplishment, learning discipline, resilience, respect, and practical skills in an environment where they are challenged, supported, and known by name.

​Rather than operating like a typical belt factory or one-size-fits-all program, we combine traditional martial arts with modern, age-appropriate instruction designed to help children become stronger, more capable, and more confident on the mat, at school, and in everyday life. We’re not just teaching kids how to do martial arts. We’re helping them discover what they’re capable of.
Our carefully designed programs for children of all ages will improve your child’s performance in other sports as well as improving study habits and increasing overall concentration. In addition to this, by building self confidence, self respect, and self discipline, we are helping young people learn to deal with the many problems they face growing up in today’s world; including drugs, peer pressure and gangs.
“All children should study martial arts because it is a practical course in assertiveness. They learn how not to be bullied, but also why not to be a bully. A child’s confidence from self defense training also gives them a more secure sense of identity and helps them become leaders.” 
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Nick Cokinas
Child Developmental Psychiatrist
Find Their Strength: Martial Arts That Builds More Than Skills
Choosing the right martial arts school for your child can feel overwhelming. You want a program that keeps them active and teaches them how to defend themselves, but you also want an environment where they feel safe, supported, challenged, and excited to learn.

At Trio Martial Arts Academy, we believe children deserve more than a one-size-fits-all program focused on memorizing techniques and earning the next belt. Martial arts should help children develop real confidence, discipline, resilience, coordination, and practical skills while teaching them how to face challenges, work through frustration, and take pride in genuine accomplishment.
That’s why our youth program combines traditional martial arts with age-appropriate, individualized instruction that recognizes every child learns and develops differently. We challenge students without losing sight of encouragement and support, creating a place where children can make mistakes, overcome obstacles, discover their strengths, and continue growing at their own pace.
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Our goal isn't simply to create better martial artists. It's to use martial arts to help build stronger, more capable, and more confident young people.
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Give your child the opportunity to build confidence, discipline, and focus through martial arts. Sign up today for a FREE trial class at Trio Martial Arts Academy and watch them grow both on and off the mat!

Why Kids Choose Trio Martial Arts Academy:

Amazing Classes
​Kids love classes at Trio Martial Arts Academy because they are unbelievably fun (but parents love them because they build benefits for life!)
Structured Activity
​Everything we do is intentionally structured based on our extensive experience. Our kids actually like the structure, because it makes them feel safe and cared for. They can trust deep down that they're safe to explore and challenge themselves.
Full Inclusion
We take kids’ emotions seriously. The culture at Trio Martial Arts Academy is one of inclusion - no cliques, no cool kids club, no unkind actions or attitudes. Kids love it because they always feel like they belong!
Awesome Fun!
​It's so much fun! At Trio Martial Arts Academy, we know that getting your child out of the house, in the car, and across town to an activity is a big deal. We guarantee that when they leave, it will have been 100% worth it, every time!

Meet Your Instructor

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Master Bret Gordon
7th Degree Black Belt
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Bret Gordon is an internationally certified master instructor with 30 years of martial arts experience in various styles. Master Bret brings a wealth of information and training tools to our students. He is the President of the US Traditional Taekwondo Federation, an affiliate of the Jidokwan World Headquarters in Korea. This connection ensures our students are receiving the highest quality of instruction, and that all of their progress will be internationally recognized as well. He has trained under some of the most well-respected martial artists in their fields, including Dong Soo Kwak (Captain of the Kyung Hee University Taekwondo Team), Mark Bivens, Bart Pontecorvo, as well as his current instructor, Steven Hatfield. As a competitor, Master Bret was a member of the 2010 US Martial Arts Team and 3x World Champion.
In addition to holding international martial arts certifications, our staff is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and motivating training environment for every student. To ensure the highest standards of care and professionalism, all staff members undergo NCSI background checks and maintain the following certifications:
  • Positive Coaching Alliance - emphasizing not only athletic development, but also life lessons through martial arts.
  • CDC Heads Up Certification – recognizing and properly responding to concussions.
  • First Aid & CPR/AED – being fully prepared to respond in case of an emergency.
  • SafeSport Training – promoting a safe, respectful environment for all students.
  • Stop the Bleed – providing life-saving care in the event of severe bleeding.
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Conveniently Located In Central Florida!
25 W. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, FL 34761
352-988-9760
Schedule A FREE Trial Class
Give your child the opportunity to build confidence, discipline, and focus through martial arts. Sign up today for a FREE trial class at Trio Martial Arts Academy and watch them grow both on and off the mat!