My son, began his martial arts journey at Suncoast Tang Soo Do in 2008. He instantly loved it! I am…read moreimpressed by the highly professional approach and respectful attitude of the training staff, and by the equal emphasis on self-defense skills and strategies, on the one hand, and character-building, on the other hand. Much more then martial arts are taught here; leadership, respect, focus, motivation, discipline, and many other skills that apply to everyday life. Being a part of Suncoast Tang Soo Do and The World Tang Soo Do Assoc has been a blessing. We have an extended family throughout the world! We look forward to many years of practicing karate and growing as a family with Suncoast Tang Soo Do!

Great studio/school for Martial Arts and more. In addition to the physical and self confidence…read morebenefits of Martial arts, the World Tung Soo Do association teaches life skills as well that have positively impacted my kids. There is a real family atmosphere at this studio along with a great deal of fun. Oh yeah, lots of parents end up joining too. They also have certified C.O.B R.A. self defense instructors and circuit training classes.

The Gracie Trinity is perhaps one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schools around. The facility is…read moreout of this world, with spacious open areas for people to train and wonderful staff members who truly spend their own time to assist and advance their students. This is the place to be if somebody is thinking of trying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the first time or switching gyms! We've been bringing our 7-year-old son to Gracie for about two months, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcomes. Along with excellent technical instruction, the school's culture and climate also foster independence, self-discipline, and confidence in students, and we have already started to see these beneficial changes in our son. Thanks Gracie Trinity! Highly recommend!

Everyone was very kind and learning was made easy with the helpful instructors at this gym. Looking…read moreforward to growing with this great group of people.

My nine-year-old daughter had been attending Okami Clan MMA before and after school program for one…read moremonth. The first 3 payments I was overcharged an unseemly amount but after several phone calls in attempt to receive credit and to correct the charges I was placed on a recurring payment plan that seemed appropriate. I strongly advise not to pay with a card. My utmost issue took place on Thursday, February 21st. After picking up my daughter, I noticed she was visibly upset and had been crying. In speaking to my daughter she states she became frightened after an employee, Von Claude Parker began making statements that he would harm her. In speaking with my daughter, she stated Von instructed she and other students in the class to stand with their nose against the wall and not to move or otherwise turn around or he would throw a knife at their back. She states Von then began to approach various children from behind telling them that their parents had arrived to pick them up, which subsequently caused the child to turn around thinking they were leaving the facility. At that time Von Parker would strike each child in the back with what was later identified as a pool noodle "punishing them" for not following his instructions to remain still with their nose against the wall. According to my child, she began to cry silently as she did not know what was happening and tried to remain perfectly still in fear. I informed my child that while upsetting, I was sure Von would not actually hurt a child and asked if she had informed Mr. Parker as to her fears. At that time my daughter stated Von (as well as other instructors) had previously informed the class on many occasions that crying was a sign of weakness and would often ridicule children who they determined to be weak by calling them sissy's. She stated the whole point of this place is to be tough. During the time my child has attended Okami Clan MMA when picking her up, I have personally witnessed Von, grab another child's belly, pinching excess fat while telling the child, "You shouldn't eat cupcakes because you're bellys so fat." My daughter has also stated that Von would tell the class as a whole how "ugly" they were. On several occasions, my daughter has come home feeling uncomfortable with the name calling and "inappropriate" conversations taken place at this facility. On Friday, February 22nd I went to Okami Clan MMA and spoke with the owner Robert Batey (otherwise known as "Sensei"), in an attempt to express my concerns. At that time Robert became extremely defensive and insisted Von (his brother) would never do or say those things. He was extremely rude and insulting to not only myself but my child as he stated, "This is what was wrong with the world today, Parents who coddle their kids." Robert went on to state that I was was being irrational for addressing my issue with him, that this conversation should not be held between him and I but with my child, because she shouldn't be so frail. I found Robert to be extremely rude and both Robert and Von to be unprofessional in not only how they address their students, but equally in how they speak to parents.

best karate ever i like it here more than the old place mister parker is cool and so is sensei…read morerobert i've gone to many different studios but this one has the best set up ever best karate ever i like it here more than the old place mister parker is cool and so is sensei robert i've gone to many different studios but this one has the best set up ever best karate ever i like it here more than the old place mister parker is cool and so is sensei robert i've gone to many different studios but this one has the best set up ever best karate ever i like it here more than the old place mister parker is cool and so is sensei robert i've gone to many different studios but this one has the best set up ever best karate ever i like it here more than the old place mister parker is cool and so is sensei robert i've gone to many different studios but this one has the best set up ever best karate ever i like it here more than the old place mister parker is cool and so is sensei robert i've gone to many different studios but this one has the best set up ever

Basic self-defense to advanced techniques. From beginner to black belt lessons (including private)…read moreis taught in a self-paced style with no pressure to advance until you are ready. Rank is gained by demonstration, not by contest. If you want to learn a practical martial art, designed for defense, I highly recommend this school. Just good people all the way around.

From the owner: Self Defense for the Whole Family…read more Private Training Women's Self Defense

I think they need to hire a professional event coordinator for their championship meets and expos…read more Every single event that I've been to has been unorganized, delayed and poorly planned. The most recent meet on Jan 18 was horrible. It went way over the expected time, they crammed us all into this tiny space where we had to stand for half an hour to wait for "the results". Then the gymnasts were running around with no supervision, jumping all over the makeshift "stage" and ruining some of the placement tags. By this time the kids were starving and some of us in the audience saw one of the coaches eating a pizza in front of everyone. We all just stood there watching her.but she was oblivious.Not a good look. Then finally, someone explained the reason for the delay (their computer system went down so they had to calculate the scores manually). Then more waiting. When the winners were finally announced, the person announcing had no microphone. She just yelled out the names while nervously flipping thru all her papers. It was all done so haphazardly, Coaches were running all over the place like chickens with their heads cut off. Nobody had a clue. Like I said, they need to dip into that stockpile of money they make off of us and invest in a professional event coordinator. Cmon guys. Get it together will ya? Parents are getting fed up with this.

We attended a birthday party here recently. First, there were three bounce house-type inflatables…read more I was expecting more for the cost of hosting a party here (around $300). But the younger kids seemed to have fun. Then everyone moved the the gymnastics portion of the gym. The kids were able to use two trampolines and the foam pit. One trampoline had a hole/was broken, so I think there would have been even more jumping action for the kids if it had been fixed. I really liked the gymnastics portion and would consider it for a future birthday party. The cost is quite high, and it doesn't include any type of food or beverage. You are able to order or bring your own, but then the cost is of course even higher. The biggest problem I had, was that at least three children became sick a couple of days later. My child being one of them. I hope they do some deep cleaning, especially now. But this needs to occur at least once a week in order to help keep kids healthy, since many come in for classes all week long.

A wonderful martial arts school with a lot of history behind it. The works with traditional values…read morethat all martial artists must have. The owner, Shdoshi Lou Hurtado, will help work with you and your child so they can reach the best of their ability. Starting out in VIP for my training helped put me forth with values and principles I continue to live by. Would recommend this studio to anyone interested on not only learning from some of the best, but to learn vales that will last a lifetime.

Our kiddo tried her first class and everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She had a great…read moretime and we're excited to bring her back regularly. It feels like a great starting point for her, and we're really glad we found this place. The beginner's offer of two classes and a uniform at a great price was a nice bonus. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get their child into martial arts in a supportive environment.

My kids have continued to attend Ingrams Karate and it has been amazing to see them grow and…read moreadvance. I can't stress the importance of self discipline, self defense, confidence and commitment to my kids and this dojo reinforces those principles. Never once have my kids complained about going to karate and they're extremely flexible as they are a family owned and operated business.

Anybody who spends five minutes with Keith, the head instructor at Tampa Shotokan, knows that he's…read moreone of the nicest, most enthusiastic blackbelts you could learn karate from. However, what they might not immediately realize is that Keith is also a top-notch fighter who has provided jiyu kumite (free-style sparring) instruction to members of Shotokan Karate of America's international tournament team. Keith has a down-to-earth style that is rooted in fundamentals and effectiveness. Always upbeat, he espouses the very best of traditional karate values. Anyone looking for a warm, welcoming place to train in authentic Japanese karate in the Greater Tampa area should definitely stop by and check out this dojo.

From the owner: Shotokan Karate of Ameria is the oldest Shotokan karate organization in the USA. We are a…read morenon-profit Traditional Martial Arts program. We teach Shotokan karate and self-defense to our community. Our classes are open to beginners as well as those with previous experience. Visitors and newcomers welcome! Please stop by and check out the club and visit with the instructors or visit our website for more info.