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Di Crocco Bros Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Melbourne, Florida
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 321-831-6514
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The DiCrocco brothers have been fantastic with my children, they’re 9, 11 & 22 and even though there is a huge age gap they are able to accommodate all of their skill levels.”
“I know how joining martial arts can feel intimidating at first for a first timer, but these guys will make anyone feel right at home from the start.”
“Di Crocco Bros have been great working with our daughter teaching self defense and team work.”
Other martial arts here
“Vinnie has trained in multiple styles of martial arts including Kenpo, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu.”
“Vinnie has trained in multiple styles of martial arts including Kenpo, Judo, and Jiu Jitsu.”
“Di Crocco Bros have been great working with our daughter teaching self defense and team work.”
What students say
“They are good athletes, serious martial artists, and fun, amazing teachers with upbeat attitudes.”
“I know how joining martial arts can feel intimidating at first for a first timer, but these guys will make anyone feel right at home from the start.”
“Both Norm and Vinny are very supportive and excellent teachers, I’d recommend them to anyone!”
“Really attentive to details and always stepped up whenever we needed something it being in our personal lives or with our teachings.”
“Norm is the undisputed expert in Kenpo self defense techniques.”
From the reviews
Norm and Vin have taught or worked martial arts with everyone in our family. They are good athletes, serious martial artists, and fun, amazing teachers with upbeat attitudes. They are the perfect team to teach martial arts to adults or kids.
If your determined, driven, and have a passion to see yourself and other's build modesty, integrity, self control and self determination than this just may be the perfect investment for you. I’ve been with this class for about 3-4 months now and personally the journey has been very invigorating.
First of all, these guys are AMAZING people! I've actually known these guys since I was somewhere between 10 -12 and I'll be 40 this year 🙄🤣. ALOT of life got in-between us but since reuniting this year , my 2 kids & I (plus my 4yr old as soon as she has the patience to wait and take instructions) have been learning…
I was very pleased with the way that Norm. Taught my grandchildren in his class he was great with all the children he really takes the time with them one-on-one and he has great patience with the children my grandchildren enjoy the class very much I am also going to get my other grandchildren signed up if the children…
New to Karate? Start at Di Crocco Bros Martial Arts & Fitness
Di Crocco Bros Martial Arts & Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Di Crocco Bros Martial Arts & Fitness
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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