By Sara Beth Williams–
A long-vacant building with a nostalgic history and recognizable architectural design has a new tenant.
United Martial Arts Academy in Citrus Heights has filled the space that was once home to Hollywood Video in the Copperwood Square shopping center in Citrus Heights. The iconic building, with its unique architectural design easily spotted from the boulevard, was once home to Hollywood Video, the famed rival of Blockbuster Video during the heyday of video rentals.
Hollywood Video’s last US stores closed on July 31, 2010, following a bankruptcy filing and liquidation sale. After Hollywood Video in Citrus Heights closed, the space was taken over by Aaron’s Rents, a furniture and electronics rental store.
In recent years, the building has remained vacant until now.
Significant activity has been seen at the site of the store, with exterior remodeling and painting occurring over the last month. Work on the floors is in progress, the Sentinel found during a visit to the site on Thursday.
According to the United Martial Arts Academy website, a new location in Citrus Heights is listed as “Coming Soon.” As well, a banner on the store’s front windows confirms that the location is coming soon. The business owner was not able to be contacted before press time Thursday.
The martial arts academy offers classes for adults, teens, and kids and toddlers aged 4-5 years old, and also offers party bookings, its website shows.
United Martial Arts Academy serves Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, North Highlands, Antelope, Roseville, and surrounding communities.
The Copperwood Square shopping center is anchored by FoodMaxx, Dollar Tree, and Planet Fitness. The United Martial Arts Academy building, located at 7010 Sunrise Blvd., was built in 1986, is a stand-alone building in the center, with restaurants Country Waffles and R Vida Cantina located on either side.
