Carlson Gracie Winter Haven has the best coaches and awesome students. I cannot express how much I…read morehave enjoyed training there. It is a great environment, one of my favorite places in the world.

A place where you become family. Our girls (13, 11, 8) have trained with these coaches for over six…read moreyears. The coaches are amazing and work so patiently with each child.

Fabio and Roberta with all their staff do a fantastic job teaching all their students, young and…read moreold, the art of Brazilian juijitzu. I have 4 grandkids in their youth class and. they love it. Fabio is very patient with the kids and explains each move very carefully and takes time with each child who is having difficulty with a new move. both Fabio and Roberta will "grapple" with the kids to help them gain better knowledge of the diffrent positions. I love the fact that Fabio is the soft spoken teacher and Roberta is the "drill sgt". They both love and encourage the kids, are quick to be there when one of the kids might be hurt and they are always there for a word of encouragement or a big hug whenever a kid wants one. Fabio and Roberta are two fantastic people.

This place is amazing. Fabio Novaes personally teaches nearly every class and gives each student…read morepersonal attention. The atmosphere here is very welcoming. They even allow you to try the classes for one week for free to make sure you like it before joining and even then, there is not a contract. Fabio's philosophy is that he doesn't want to have a contract to force you to be there, he wants you to be there because you want to be. My only regret is that I didn't start training 20 years ago. I cannot recommend Fabio Novaes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to you enough. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. You won't regret it.

My grandkids are high energy active kids so I felt they needed an outlet as well as an activity…read morethat would help them grow. I signed them up for karate classes with the Main Street dojo. Sensei Larry offered us a free class to see if they would like it and they did. The Sensei has great credentials as well as knowledge of the martial arts and the ability to teach. My grandkids have not only learned karate but also learned important lessons that they can apply later on in life! As far as I am concerned it is the best gift I could have ever given my grandkids!

Sensei Fredrick at Main Street Dojo has a unique teaching style that does not allow nonsense while…read morehaving fun. If you are looking for a way for you and/or your child to get physical exercise while engaging their mind, then you have found the right place. Parents are welcome to stay during class and observe. This is a multigenerational dojo that is open to anyone willing to learn.

My oldest daughter has been in the dojo since 2014 starting at the age of 8. Ever since the…read morebeginning shes had such a big love for karate. Mr. Welbon has always been such a big role model for her that she has blossomed into such and amazing young woman at the age of 20. He has helped her come out of her comfort zone and be more of an extrovert since being in karate for so long. I strongly believe karate has helped my daughter become the person she is today. Karate not only taught her self defense, but it has also taught her how to be humble, how to have mental strength, and how to build her self as a better person. I highly recommend this dojo as my daughter is an example of what good this dojo does to their students. Throughout all the years, Mr. Welbon, his instructors, his students and his staff have always been amazing and this dojo will always be home and a safe space for my daughter.

Our son has Autism and has never shown interest in such a sport! I took him to try it out for a…read moreshort introduction just to see if he would do the instructions and participate! Mr. Welbon was very understanding and attentive to Justin's disability and worked in his learning language! He treated him with a high expectation and justin rose to meet it! We now attend every Wednesday night for the Adult class! My son is excited to be a part of this and looks forward to the group. The staff here all work with Justin in praising him as he learns and giving him directions to understand each move. It's been life changing for us! We appreciate the professionalism and family atmosphere

I've been training at Fishhawk Martial Arts for over ten years and it's honestly more like a second…read morefamily than just a dojo. Professor Jones & Shihan Jason Rock and the instructors are fully invested in every student. This isn't a "belt mill" where you're given a new stripe or belt every few months. You have to work for it, which makes earning your belt feel so much better. It's a supportive environment that really pushes you to grow. If you're in the Valrico area and want to build some real discipline and confidence, I'd highly recommend going here.

I have been going to FHMAA since I was 7 years old and the journey has been amazing. I have found a…read moresecond family in the people at this place and the instructors have helped me not only develop in martial arts, but as a person. They teach all kinds of self defense including how to avoid conflict all together if necessary. I can now confidently defend myself if I need to through the effective lessons taught by the knowledgable instructors.

I wanted to study the authentic, Okinawan Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate, since I was a teenager…read more Approximate 2 years ago I found Sensei Juan Queris who taught what I was looking for. Sensei Juan has been studying martial arts since 1966. He is a phenomenal instructor. There is also Sensei Jerry, he is dedicated and also an incredible instructor. I have learned so much in the time I have studied under Sensei Juan, I have so much more to learn. Thank you Sensei Juan and Sensei Jerry for everything!

Master Myers dedication and passion is shown through his instruction. He ensures each child meets…read morenew goals each testing cycle, is showing improvement with behavior (if needed), and is reaching their personal best with martial arts. He is not only teaching the punching and kicking but important life skills to help the children succeed in life. When watching a class, you can see the students' strong discipline, listening skills, strong moves and confident voices. They are having fun too, which makes it easier to work in the discipline. This is hands down the best martial arts school. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you Master Myers!

Quality people make this place special. Nick is a man of integrity and discipline, and his team…read morefollow his lead. Recommended!

This place is just the best place around for boxing. Coach has an astonishing amount of passion for…read morethis sport so much you can see it in his eyes. The patience, knowledge, and skill coach collado has is only a few attributes out of many coach possess. The amount of faith he and his wife put into each and every student they has is unfathomable. I enjoyed my time there and wish to go back. Thank you Coach. COLLADO BOXING ACADEMY