Gainesville · Ages 5+ · Two Locations

The BirthdayThey'll NeverForget.

High-energy, zero-hassle martial arts parties packed with games, mat drills, and the moments your child will remember forever. Book at West or North Gainesville.

Black-Belt Led
Since 2001
3rd Dan Coach
5.0 Rating

Every Guest Receives

$50 FREE Gift

  • 2 weeks of classes
  • Free T-shirt
  • $50 total value
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09 / Spot The Difference

Two Moms Plan
A Birthday Party...

One stresses for weeks. The other just shows up with a cake.

Typical Mom
Stressed mom planning a DIY party

The Stressed-Out Plan

  • Spends 3 weeks planning a Pinterest theme
  • Drives all over town for decor & favors
  • Sets up the morning of (and stresses about it)
  • Manages 18 kids solo while they tear up the house
  • Cleans pizza out of the carpet at 9pm
  • Hopes the kids actually had fun
Star Mom
Happy mom enjoying her kid's Star birthday party

The Zero-Hassle Plan

  • Picks a package in 5 minutes online
  • Shows up with just a cake
  • Watches certified instructors run every minute
  • Sips coffee while 20 kids burn off their energy
  • Walks out — we handle every paper plate
  • Watches her kid star at Star (and never forget it)

Be the second mom. Your weekend will thank you.

Why Parents Choose Star

The Difference Is In What They Take Home.

What You Usually Get

  • Kids on a sugar high while parents supervise
  • A generic party experience
  • Disposable party favors in the trash by Monday
  • Forgotten by the next weekend
  • Goody bags full of plastic toys

What You Get At Star

  • Black-belt instructors lead every minute
  • An interactive martial arts experience
  • A $50 membership gift for every guest
  • Memories that last for years
  • A new skill, a T-shirt, and a real first class

01 / The Real Promise

This Isn't Just A Party.
It's The One They'll Talk About For Years.

Forget the bouncy house and the goody bags. A Star birthday is high-energy, high-supervision, and packed with the kind of moments your child will replay in their head for the next decade.

  • Pinterest themes that take 3 weeks to set up
  • Bouncy houses where half the kids end up crying
  • Pizza-and-cake parties forgotten by Monday
  • Cleanup that ruins what was supposed to be your day
Birthday star celebrates with friends cheering
★ Birthday Star Of The Day
Ceremony moment for the birthday star
The Photo Of The Year

02 / The Signature Moment

The Cake
Ceremony.

Every party ends with the moment parents talk about for weeks. The birthday star steps onto the mat, every guest forms a circle, and a black-belt instructor guides them through a ceremonial cake cutting for one perfectly framed photo.

Birthday Star

Center stage

Every Guest

Forms the circle

The Photo

Goes on the fridge

The Memory

Lasts forever

Included on the Ultimate Star package. Available as an add-on for Black Belt.

03 / The Highlight Reel

Three Moments That Make It Unforgettable.

Every party includes these highlights. They're the reason kids beg to come back — and parents tell every other parent they know.

Birthday star breaking a wooden board while friends cheer

Moment 1

Board Breaking

Every guest lines up and takes their turn breaking a real wooden board — coached one-on-one by a black-belt instructor. The look of shock, then pride, then pure joy on their face? That's the moment parents live for.

Birthday child leading the cake ceremony

Moment 2

Cake Ceremony

Your child leads a special cake ceremony guided by our instructor. Parents can't put their phones down. It's dramatic, safe, and absolutely unforgettable.

Birthday star with both arms raised in victory while friends cheer

Moment 3

The Victory Celebration

Your child leads the entire class, earns a special birthday award, and gets cheered on by every single one of their friends. They walk away feeling ten feet tall.

05 / After The Party

The Fun Doesn't End When The Party Does.

Every guest goes home with the chance to keep going. Many of the kids in our weekly classes first stepped onto the mat because a friend invited them to a birthday party.

Instructor handing a free T-shirt to a smiling birthday guest
  • A FREE 2-Week Membership
  • A FREE Star Martial Arts T-Shirt
  • A New Skill To Learn
  • An Invitation To Continue Their Journey
Happy parents relaxing at a Star birthday party

04 / Real Parents

"Usually I'm running around at birthday parties, but this was different. I actually got to relax, take pictures, and be part of the moment."

— Jennifer S., mom of Sofia (7)

100%

Stress-Free

0 min

Cleanup

90+

Photos Taken

The Best Party Favor Ever

Most Parties Send Kids Home With Candy.
We Send Them Home With Something They'll Actually Use.

Every guest leaves with a gift card good for 2 weeks of martial arts classes and a free Star Martial Arts T-shirt — a real $50 value, not a plastic favor headed for the trash.

🥋

2 Weeks of Classes

👕

A Free T-Shirt

💪

Confidence

🎯

Focus

🏅

Discipline

A Brand-New Experience

Every Guest Receives A Gift Valued At $50

05 / Choose Your Package

Three Ways To Celebrate.

Every package includes certified black-belt instructors, games, and zero hassle. Pick the package that fits your party.

Warrior Party

The signature Star party

$399

90 minute party

Up to 12 guests

Additional guests $15/child

  • Martial arts games & instructor-led fun
  • Birthday child demo & mini-showcase
  • Dedicated party host
  • Setup & cleanup included

Every Guest Receives

  • 2 Weeks of Martial Arts Classes
  • FREE Star Martial Arts T-Shirt
  • A $50 Value
Most Popular

Black Belt Party

Most popular

$479

90 minute party

Up to 18 guests

Additional guests $15/child

  • Everything in Warrior, plus:
  • Ceremonial cake cutting
  • Commemorative birthday belt
  • Birthday child recognition ceremony

Every Guest Receives

  • 2 Weeks of Martial Arts Classes
  • FREE Star Martial Arts T-Shirt
  • A $50 Value

Ultimate Star Party

The full experience

$549

90 minute party

Up to 24 guests

Additional guests $15/child

  • Everything in Black Belt, plus:
  • Every guest earns a takeaway
  • VIP birthday ceremony
  • Birthday gift package

Every Guest Receives

  • 2 Weeks of Martial Arts Classes
  • FREE Star Martial Arts T-Shirt
  • A $50 Value

Parties book 3–4 weeks out. Saturday and Sunday slots fill fast — call (352) 374-4950 to reserve your date at either location.

Decorations, cake and drinks not provided. Tips appreciated and not included.

Real Gainesville Families

Parents Don't Just Like It.
They Talk About It For Months.

"The smoothest party we've ever thrown."

We had our son's birthday party at Star and it was a blast! The staff made sure every kid was involved and took extremely good care of them. So impressed with how smoothly everything ran. 5 stars!
L

Lauren L.

Gainesville, FL

Smooth & stress-free
Justin Scoby
My Personal Guarantee

Justin Scoby

"I've watched hundreds of birthday parties happen at Star, and I promise you this — your kid will remember theirs. We handle everything. You just bring the cake and enjoy your day."

3rd Degree Black Belt · Taekwondo
Owner & Head Instructor · Star Martial Arts

Common Questions

Got Questions?

Yes. Every guest goes home with a free 2-week martial arts membership and a free Star Martial Arts T-shirt — a $50 value — as our gift to help them experience martial arts for themselves.
Saturday slots fill 3–4 weeks out

Book The Party
They'll Never Forget.

Up to 24 guests · Zero setup, zero cleanup · Every guest receives a FREE membership & T-shirt ($50 value)

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