Was visiting my Mom and dropped into the women's self defense class.... WOW!! Coach Kate was…read moreincredible. My training partners were friendly, welcoming, and very motivating. I had such a wonderful experience I returned the next day.... I highly recommend this jiu jitsu academy and I will be returning for sure. Also, even if you don't train jiu jitsu, I highly recommend stopping in to give this place a try!

I dropped in for a class while on a short vacation in the area. Everyone was friendly and…read morewelcoming. It was great. Thanks again!

I can not say enough good things about Sifu LaVonne Martin, her staff and academy! Top notch…read moretraining in JKD/Kali/Muay Thai/Wing Chun/CSW/BJJ and more. Nice and clean environment with talented, helpful and friendly instructors. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Martin Academy of Martial Arts is committed to excellence. There's not another karate school in…read moreSarasota that can offer this wide range of martial arts, kung fu, self defense, JKD, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and women's self defense with instructors who are certified with years of experience and not weekend certifications! That's why we're committed to providing the highest quality martial arts instruction and training in a positive encouraging environment. The foundation of this school has been built training mixed martial arts under some of the top martial artists in the world such as: Sifu /Guro Dan Inosanto, Sifu Francis Fong, Master Chai Sirisute, Erik Paulson, the late Herman Suwanda, Machado Brothers, the Pedro Sauer Association and the many others with whom Chief Instructor Lavonne Martin has trained. By becoming a member of MAMA you will join a very select group of Sarasota martial artists. You will be someone on the leading edge of training.

It took us a long time to find a real martial arts school for my kids and we finally found one at…read moreLaping Martial Arts. They focus on actual MA training, defense and discipline in a safe and friendly environment unlike other schools that waste alot of time with excessive talking or teaching unnecessary forms or pushing unnecessary gear to purchase or paying for belt tests that you know your kids are totally unqualified for. I highly recommend this school. You wont be disappointed. The instructors are incredible. A family owned business. The facility is very family friendly and clean. Trust me just check this place out.

I am very glad I was refered to them, my 5yr old son enjoys the classes very much, he does not want…read moreto miss any of them. The instructor is very patient and understanding with the little ones, I am amazed how much my son has learned in such short time! highly recomend them!

Daughter has grown in her confidence under the great training of Sensei. He's amazing with all…read morekids!

From the owner: Family owned and family operated Self Defense and Karate studio…read more Get started on the path to improving your life and your child's life by gaining many important life skills that Martial Arts training provides. At Clark's Self Defense you will learn skills to protect and improve your life. Through continuous training you will not only learn self defense skills that can save your life but you will also gain self discipline, confidence and self respect. You will develop leadership skills, learn goal setting and improve your social skills. All this leads to a better quality, happier and more fulfilling life.