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.

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.

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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.

They are well organized for the children's aspect of the early stages of structural and basic…read moregrowth into a solid environment of the Martial Arts Program. I myself have taken a few different styles in my Lifetime. As a child Programs were far and few in between. This process awakes the Child into an environment that those that were born early in life Did not have the harm come to them that society dishes out. Take this as a Former Military Person.

I am one of the students here, (I'm pretty sure this is the right one) but this does not deserve…read more1-star, I believe it should be a minimum of 4 stars at least. This MMA academy is very good at discipline and teaching the students. It should definitely be highly rated.

This is a great karate school. They have two classes at this location: one for kids and a second…read morefor teens and adults. The school has a number of black belts who serve as instructors. They work very well together to provide a unified approach to training. In other words, you will receive consistent instruction on techniques and katas. Sparring is part of the class. If you are not used to sparring (fighting with pads,) don't worry. The idea is to help your partner train, not deliver a beat down. The organization is faith based: Protestant Christian as you probably guessed from the title. However, no one is turned away and everyone is made to feel welcome. Pricing is very affordable. You will need to buy a uniform, but there is some flexibility there plus used equipment is sometimes available as well. They work well with small kids and older adults. So, no one should be intimidated.

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.

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.

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We experienced toxic environment and intimidation tactics by the owner/instructor. Most children in…read morethis school will never be good enough. Heavy favoritism. Adult clicks, although most of his loyal customers left him already. My son was bullied for his weight, told he wasn't fast enough. Regis (owner) tried taking credit for my child's hard earned belt and humiliated both him and I. Classes were too repetitive. Attention only given to favorites. I had to get my son out of there. Owner tried to intimidate me numerous times in various ways and any of my concerns were always dismissed. Yes there were positive times in the beginning but have become heavily overshadowed with all the negativity. It became so stressful my son never wanted to go to class anymore. Yes the owner was nice enough to help with tuition when times were rough in the very beginning and I repaid EVERY PENNY but he's trying to hold it over me. Yes my son idolized him for some time but he also thought it was normal to leave classes crying often because Master Regis was just trying to "toughen him up". Sure he provides private lessons, amount you pay for them depends on who you are. There were many long time families that left who were part of his "click" at one point but came to realize what this place is really about. I just happen to one of the very few that has the guts to post a negative review. The longer you stay the more you see and realize exactly what goes on. No, my son never wanted to be on a team. He was not cut, he didn't have to make a cut, he earned every belt he was awarded. Yet after we left this place other parents began to bash my son, a CHILD, who does that?! And Regis was aware of it and encouraged it. So much for a great role model. FYI Regis disabled the ability to post and see reviews on Facebook and he removed his business on google because there were so many negative reviews. If all that wasn't enough, employee was arrested for sex crimes against children and parents were not notified. I'll say again, HE DIDN'T NOTIFY THE PARENTS their children were around such person. There you have it. Make informed decision before you join.

This place has been my home for several years now, and I have no idea what other commenters are…read moretalking about frankly. This is not a glorified gym- it is a martial arts academy, where we are taught practical and artful skills. Not how to play dodgeball, or do pushups- how to do martial arts. Master Regis makes sure to teach everyone and work with everyone. I haven't been able to attend classes like I used to, but it's still a familial atmosphere. After rolling we compliment each other, and if someone might be hurt, we immediately ask them if they are okay. This kind of sportsmanship isn't common in all martial art schools (at least that I've been to). Master Regis is great at being the best of both worlds when it comes to an instructor: he emphasizes discipline, but not at the expense of compassion. Rather than motivating us by fear or threat of pushups and running laps, he rewards us when we do well and pushes us to do better next time. I'm not the most athletic person around. I've gotten rusty from being away this semester as well. And even though I'm not perfect or a "golden child" (as other comments seem to be noting that he picks favorites), he still takes his time to talk to me and help me out. He treats all of us the same. I cannot speak for other's and their experiences, but I can certainly attest to my own as someone who has been here for a while. It's not often that you come upon a school like this. Master Regis is not after my money, nor your's. It doesn't make a difference to him if I show up several times a week or not, because if I'm enrolled as a student I still pay the same either way. Yet he encourages me to come in more often and train because he wants to see me develop my skills.