Star Martial Arts - North Gainesville

09/17/2026

🔥⛏️ MINECRAFT CRAFTING FUN! ⛏️🔥

A BIG shoutout to Braylen, Oliver, and Quinn for doing an AWESOME job during Arts & Crafts in After School today! 🙌🎨

They had a blast making their very own Minecraft lanterns and torches, and they really put in the effort to make their creations the best they could! 🧱🔥

What impressed us even more was how well these three listened to their coaches and followed directions throughout the activity. They worked hard to be role-model students in the back while still having plenty of fun along the way! ⭐👏

That’s what we love to see — great listening, great effort, and BIG smiles!

Awesome job, Braylen, Oliver, and Quinn! Keep setting the example! 💪💚

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/15/2026

🥋⭐ GREAT JOB, NOAH! ⭐🥋

Noah did an AWESOME job in class today! 🙌🔥

One thing that really stood out was his listening skills. Noah stayed focused on his instructors, followed directions, and made sure he was ready to go when it was time to learn! 👏

Great listening is such an important part of becoming a strong martial artist. When we listen, learn, and then apply, we keep getting better every single class! 💪🥋

Keep up the great work, Noah! We’re proud of the focus you brought to the mat today! 🔥

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/14/2026

💎⛏️ ASPEN FOUND SOME DIAMONDS! ⛏️💎

A BIG shoutout to Aspen for doing an AWESOME job in After School today! 🙌

During Arts & Crafts, Aspen had a blast making his very own Minecraft Diamond Ore Block! 💎🧱 He took his time, followed along, and had a lot of fun bringing his Minecraft creation to life!

But the craft wasn’t the only thing that stood out today. Aspen was also a MODEL STUDENT in the back! ⭐ He did an amazing job listening to his coaches, following directions the first time, and showing everyone around him what great After School behavior looks like.

Great crafts AND great choices! That sounds like a pretty awesome afternoon to us! 😎👏

Way to go, Aspen! Keep up the great work! 💎🔥

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/12/2026

🍕🎉 MERIT STRIPE PIZZA PARTY FUN! 🎉🍕

What an AWESOME night celebrating some of our hardworking StarMA students at our Merit Stripe Pizza Party! 🥋⭐

We had a TON of fun with pizza, games, friends, plenty of laughs, and LOTS of energy! 🍕😂🔥

But the best part was getting to celebrate the students who EARNED their way into this party! Those Merit Stripes represent the focus, effort, attitude, and hard work they showed throughout the cycle — and they definitely deserved a night to celebrate! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so much fun!

📸 Here are a few photos from our Merit Stripe Pizza Party! See if you can spot your student having a blast! 👀🍕🎉

Great job, StarMA students! Keep earning those stripes! ⭐🥋

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

🏆🌟 STUDENT OF THE WEEK — BERKE! 🌟🏆

A HUGE congratulations to Berke for earning Student of the Week! 👏🎉

Berke has done an AMAZING job in After School this week and has really stepped up as one of our model students! 💪

His listening skills have been fantastic — following directions the first time, being ready when our coaches need everyone’s attention, and showing the other students what we expect from a StarMA After School student. 🥋⭐

Being a model student isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making great choices, listening, being respectful, and setting a positive example for everyone around you.

We’re super proud of you, Berke! Keep leading by example! 🏆🔥

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/10/2026

🎨⛏️ CRAFTING UP SOME FUN! ⛏️🎨

Our Alligators had an AWESOME time during Arts & Crafts today making their very own Minecraft Crafting Table Boxes! 🧱💚

There were plenty of smiles, creativity, and FUN as everyone worked alongside our coach to put their projects together! What made it even better was how well our Alligators listened and followed directions throughout the activity. 👏

Arts & Crafts is one of our favorite parts of After School because our students get a chance to slow down, get creative, spend time with their friends, and just have a great time being kids! ❤️

Great listening + great creativity + LOTS of fun = a pretty awesome afternoon! 🙌

Great job today, Alligators! Those Crafting Tables turned out AWESOME! 🐊⛏️🔥

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/09/2026

🏎️🔥 BLACK BELT LISTENING = MORE TIME FOR FUN! 🔥🏎️

A BIG shoutout to Berke and Moira for doing an awesome job in After School today! 🙌

These two came into the back and got themselves into their Black Belt position right away! They were the first ones ready, listening, and showing us exactly what following directions the first time looks like. 🥋⭐

And because they got ready so quickly… it was time to PLAY! 😎

Berke and Moira had a blast playing with the Hot Wheels, sharing, playing together, and enjoying some time with their friends! 🏎️💨

Listen first. Make great choices. Then have some FUN! That’s what we love to see in After School!

Great job today, Berke and Moira! 👏🔥

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/08/2026

⛏️🧱🧱 MINECRAFT MONTH IS UNDERWAY! 🧱⛏️

We had SO much fun during our first week of Minecraft Month in After School! 💚

Our students have been jumping into the theme, and today Ethan and Roman absolutely crushed their Arts & Crafts project — making their very own Steve puppets! 🎨🟩

They did a great job following directions, getting creative, and most importantly, having FUN together! 🙌

And this is only Week ONE! We’ve got plenty more Minecraft adventures, games, crafts, and fun coming throughout the month! ⛏️💎

Awesome job, Ethan and Roman! Those Steve puppets turned out GREAT! 🔥👏

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605

09/04/2026

🌟🏆 STUDENT OF THE WEEK — MOIRA! 🏆🌟

Let’s give a HUGE congratulations to Moira for earning Student of the Week! 🎉👏

Moira has been absolutely AMAZING in our After School Program this week! She has been a great friend to everyone around her, played well with others, and has been one of our coaches’ biggest helpers throughout the week. ❤️

One of the things that really stood out was her listening! When a coach gave a direction, Moira did an awesome job listening the FIRST time and being ready for whatever was next. 🙌

Whether she was playing with friends, helping a coach, transitioning to the next activity, or just hanging out in the back, she brought a great attitude and made great choices!

THAT is what we love to see from our After School students! 🌟

Awesome job, Moira! You definitely earned Student of the Week! 🏆💙

💻 www.star-tkd.com
📞 352-672-6356
📍 5000 NW 34th Ste 5
Gainesville, FL 32605