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

If you're looking for a quality martial arts program, you've found it. I have been so impressed…read morewith the professionalism and attention to detail from the entire staff at Freedom. Master Myers is skillful and confident yet humble with a sense of humor. You can tell he values each student at the individual level and truly wants to help them succeed. Mr Jonathan is an asset as a teacher as he thoroughly explains each skill calmly and patiently. My daughter has gained so much confidence due to the exceptional teachers and environment found here. Additionally, communication with parents is always prompt and they offer many different activities and events in addition to their martial arts classes. I'm so grateful that we tried Freedom!

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.

clean facilities. top notch staff. afterschool program looks fun and engaging. the adult classes…read moreare a great workout and teach practical defense. 1000% percent recommend! five stars!

From the owner: Kali is a complete system for self-protection. The main characteristic of Kali is the use of one or…read moretwo arm-long sticks, swords, and knives for practice and combat. The strategies and tactics within Kali are developed in motion, and its mechanics are structured according to the characteristics of the weaponry employed - whether it be edged, blunt, or empty-hand. Combined with the principles of human anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology, this focus on flow and movement create the foundation and basis for tactical manipulation and application.

Jiu jitsu is more than self defense. It is about learning about yourself, building yourself up, and…read morecreating bonds. Gracie Fishhawk does all of that and more. Travis and Josh have done a phenomenal job of building people up and changing lives and improving families. Jason and Dylan only add to this. I could not have a better place to call home.

Best school around for kids, teens and adults. Total family atmosphere. Amazing teachers. Zero…read moreego. They teach Wrestling, No Gi, Gi and Muay Thai Kickboxing.

I had the opportunity to attend the World Hapkido Summit hosted by this dojang a couple weekends…read moreago and could not have been more pleased with the facility and staff. Grandmaster Kim has decades of experience, being a direct student of the founder of Hapkido. He brings a wealth of knowledge and is extremely generous in sharing his skills with all students, regardless of belt level. The staff is extremely friendly and will work with you until you get a concept right, always making sure that you are giving your absolute 100%. The facility is very functional, with all the supplies you would need. The floors are padded so any falls, whether intentional or not, are absorbed and dissipated. Everything about the dojang made me want to train harder. If you have an opportunity to train here, I highly recommend you do so.

My 8 yr old son and 5 yr old niece started here 4 weeks ago and we love this place. The instructor…read moreis funny and really good with the kids. They get a great workout, individual instruction on techniques and have a lot of fun with different activities each time they come.

amazing afterschool experience with adults who truly care about your kids and want the best for…read morethem!

My family has been there since my kids were 4/5. We love the camps and the character building…read morecurriculum. They are a Christian owned and operated business in the Fishhawk area. Great instructors, volunteers, and friends.

Best Muay Thai gym in Brandon! Coach Travis keeps it very clean with nice equipment. His coaching…read morehelps you to perfect your form on Muay Thai, while also becoming a elite fighter. Anybody could train at Victory and walk away with a great experience! The kids seem to love their classes as well.

Great spot to train. Awesome atmosphere for adults and kids alike. Easy to get to and easy to park…read more A must try if you looking to get into or continue with Muay Thai.

Jiu Jitsu has been one of the most challenging, fun, and humbling experiences I have ever been…read morethrough. And Fabio's gym is the most incredible place where everyone feels like family. For the gym itself, it's simple, clean, and in an easily accessible area with plenty of parking. There is plenty of scheduling at both locations (Brandon and Lakeland) with Fabio being the actual instructor for each class and if he isn't, it specifies on his website. The pricing is the cheapest out of all other gyms I have seen and there is no contract. Fabio is incredibly understanding that life gets hard and if you need to take a break or anything else you can always cancel your membership and renew it when you're back. Under no other mentor or coach have I ever seen such a respectful and appreciative community for each other. Every time you show up to a class people welcome you in whether it is your first time there, or your first time back after you took a break. Fabio has changed so many peoples lives, including my own, through what he teaches and the way that he does it.

Fabio Novaes is hands down the best BJJ within 100 miles! Fabio's record, reputation, instruction,…read moreand competition success is bar-none the best you'll find. Fabio is from the original Carlson Gracie school in Sao Paulo and teaches 90% of the classes himself. The kids' classes are always packed with kids rolling very technical and having fun. All of Fabio's classes are technical, fun, and challenging. No school comes close to us in tournament success. Our BJJ works. We've produced A LOT of IBJJF BJJ world champions. Fabio won't even do contracts. You pay month-to-month, If you need to quit, take a break, whatever you just call, and they do it over the phone. It's just him and his wife running the school. They are even more affordable than the other schools, have more mat space, and offer day and night classes. If you just want a black belt without earning it, go elsewhere. There are a lot of bogus bjj schools around here. If you want to be good and know your jits is effective, see Fabio. The first week is free.

If you want to get some self-defense training for yourself or someone that you care about, then…read morestop looking any further and give Rod Scott from Intense Defense a call! We own a boutique hair salon in Downtown Danville and after getting several harassing phone calls from a weirdo, we decided to get some self-defense training for our entire staff, as we truly consider them all family. So the search began for a reputable trainer...and it went on for over a week just trying to get someone to call us back! Then I realized, why not try looking for a great instructor on Yelp? And that's where we found Rod Scott! He promptly returned our call on a Friday morning and scheduled a private session with all of our stylists for that following Monday morning! Rod was 10-minutes early and did the training at our location, so he could see what challenges our specific location posed from a security perspective. I never would have thought of this, but as Rod explained, it doesn't make much sense to hold self-defense classes in a gym or studio environment, when instead he can come to your location and see things through the eyes of an attacker and then educate you on how to defend yourself accordingly! Our 3-hour class was incredible and all of our stylists left with the same high level of confidence that they are now empowered to protect themself in any situation. I should point out that in addition to Rod teaching you all of the various physical aspects, strategic moves and pressure points that will fend off a would-be attacker, he also does 1 hour of common sense interactive lecture that really opens your eyes to how to eliminate yourself as a target in the first place and how to be MUCH more aware of your surroundings than what you are now...even if you thought you already were aware, trust me! Bottom line, if you are truly interested in the best self-defense training available for yourself or someone you care about, then give Rod Scott a call. There is no doubt that the 3-hours you spend with him could be the difference between you becoming a statistic or not! As a true testament to how great this class was, 3 of our stylists are scheduling classes for their family members to attend Rod's training! Honestly, if we could have given Rod Scott 10-Stars we would have!

Intense Defense taught two seminars to my real estate office. All I can say is WOW! What a great…read moreeye opening lesson. We learned simple techniques to protect ourselves. I have a new sense of empowerment and feel confident that I could defend myself against a stronger attacker. We have asked Intense Defense to come back to our office to teach others that missed the seminar. This is definitely a MUST TAKE seminar!! They have great personal safety items like pepper spray and stun guns also! I bought pepper spray for me, my daughter and her friends!!