The Birthday students training together at Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers in Deer Park
Deer Park · Ages 5+

The BirthdayThey'll NeverForget.

High-energy, zero-hassle jiu-jitsu parties packed with games, board breaks, and the moments your child will remember forever.

Black-Belt Led
1,000s Trained
Black Belt Coach
4.8 Rating

Every Guest Receives

A FREE Gift Worth $149

  • 2 Weeks of Classes
  • Free Uniform
  • White Belt Included
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01 / 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
Makoto Mom
Happy mom enjoying her kid's Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers birthday party in Deer Park

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 break a board (and never forget it)

Be the second mom. Your weekend will thank you.

Why Parents Choose Makoto

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 Makoto

  • Black-belt instructors lead every minute
  • An interactive martial arts experience
  • A $149 membership gift for every guest
  • Memories that last for years
  • A new skill, a uniform, and a real first class

02 / The Real Promise

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

You already know the parties that disappear by Monday. This isn't one of them. Every Makoto birthday is built around a single goal — a day your child will replay in their head for the next decade.

Birthday star celebrates with sash
★ Birthday Star Of The Day
  • A signature moment the birthday kid leads — every guest cheering them on
  • Structured, instructor-led action for 90 minutes — no awkward downtime
  • A photo their friends are still talking about at school on Monday
  • You sit, sip your coffee, and actually watch your kid have the day
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Sword ceremony moment for the birthday star
The Photo Of The Year

03 / The Signature Moment

The Moment Every Parent
Pulls Out Their Phone.

Every birthday party has cake. Very few have a samurai sword. As friends gather around and instructors guide the celebration, the birthday child takes center stage for a moment parents will be talking about long after the party is over. This becomes the photo that ends up on the refrigerator — the story they tell their friends — the moment everyone remembers.

Birthday Star

Center stage

Every Guest

Forms the circle

The Photo

Goes on the fridge

The Memory

Lasts forever

Included on the VIP package. Available as an add-on for Deluxe.

04 / 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.

Young birthday star breaking a board with instructor support

Moment 1

Board Breaking

Every guest breaks a real board with their bare hand. The look of shock, then pride, then pure joy on their face? That's the moment parents live for. And every kid in the room erupts in cheering.

Birthday child ceremonially slicing cake with a samurai sword guided by instructor

Moment 2

Sword Cake Cutting

Your child ceremonially slices the cake with a decorative samurai sword — 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 uniform to a smiling birthday guest as parents look on
The Gift That Keeps Going
  • 2-Week MembershipFree
  • Official UniformFree
  • A New Skill To Learn
  • An Invitation To Continue Their Journey
Happy parents relaxing and taking photos at a Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers birthday party in Deer Park

06 / 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 uniform — a real $149 value, not a plastic favor headed for the trash.

🥋

2 Weeks of Classes

👕

A Free Uniform

💪

Confidence

🎯

Focus

🏅

Discipline

✨

A Brand-New Experience

Every Guest Receives A Gift Valued At $149

07 / Choose Your Package

Three Ways To Celebrate.

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

Board Break Party

The signature jiu-jitsu party

$449

90 minute party

Up to 12 guests

Additional guests $15/child

  • Martial arts games & instructor-led fun
  • Birthday child breaks a real board
  • Dedicated party host
  • Setup & cleanup included

Every Guest Receives

  • 2 Weeks of Martial Arts Classes
  • FREE Uniform
  • A $149 Value
Book Board Break Party
Most Popular

Black Belt Party

Most popular

$529

90 minute party

Up to 18 guests

Additional guests $15/child

  • Everything in Board Break, plus:
  • Samurai sword cake cutting ceremony
  • Commemorative birthday board
  • Birthday child recognition ceremony

Every Guest Receives

  • 2 Weeks of Martial Arts Classes
  • FREE Uniform
  • A $149 Value
Book Black Belt Party

Ultimate Warrior Party

The full experience

$599

90 minute party

Up to 24 guests

Additional guests $15/child

  • Everything in Black Belt, plus:
  • Every guest breaks a board
  • VIP birthday ceremony
  • Birthday warrior gift package

Every Guest Receives

  • 2 Weeks of Martial Arts Classes
  • FREE Uniform
  • A $149 Value
Book Ultimate Warrior Party

Parties book 3–4 weeks out. Saturday and Sunday slots fill fast — call (631) 243-3966 to reserve your date.

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

08 / A Typical Party

90 Minutes Of Pure Birthday Joy.

0–10 min

Welcome & Warm-Up

Kids arrive, get into jiu-jitsu headbands, and run through energetic warm-up games.

10–35 min

Jiu-Jitsu Games & Drills

Structured, high-energy jiu-jitsu games designed for every skill level — no experience needed.

35–55 min

Board Break & Ceremony

Every kid breaks a board. The birthday star takes center stage with a special ceremony.

55–90 min

Cake, Pizza & Presents

Move into the party room for cake, presents, and (VIP) pizza. We handle setup and cleanup.

An instructor leading a The Birthday class at Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers in Deer Park

NON-STOP ACTION

every kid moving, every minute

Every minute structured. Every kid involved. Every parent relaxed.

09 / What Parents Get

What's Actually Included.

Every package — Board Break, Black Belt, or Ultimate Warrior — includes the essentials so you can show up with just a cake.

Certified black-belt instructors running the entire party from arrival to goodbye

Full use of our private party room for cake, presents, and family photos

Jiu-Jitsu headbands and a board break moment for every single kid

All paper goods, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils provided

Real Deer Park 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 here and it was a blast! The staff made sure every kid was involved and took extremely good care of them. We were so impressed with how smoothly everything ran. 5 stars!
L

Lauren L.

Deer Park

Smooth & stress-free

500+

Parties Hosted

39+

Years In Deer Park

5.0

Google Rating

100%

Would Book Again

Shihan Jerry Minerva, Founder & Head Instructor at Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers
My Personal Guarantee

Shihan Jerry Minerva

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

5th Degree Black Belt, Goshin Jiu-Jitsu
Founder & Head Instructor · Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers

Common Questions

Got Questions?

Yes. Every guest goes home with a free 2-week martial arts membership and a free uniform — a $149 value — as our gift to help them experience martial arts for themselves. It's the best party favor in town.
Weekend slots fill several weeks in advance

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They'll Never Forget.

Up to 24 guests · Zero setup, zero cleanup · Every guest receives a FREE membership & uniform ($149 value)

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