Our family has been teaching martial arts in Sarasota since 1979. The high standards and commitment to excellence are the trademarks of the Academy. Whether you are looking for your child, teenager or adult classes, We are the most qualified to meet and exceed your needs and provide real results.
The realistic and authentic Martial Arts training offered at the Academy can change your life. No other activity helps you attain such balance physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Whether you are six or older, Martial Arts will help you realize your full potential. Training at the Academy is an individual pursuit, not a "team sport," so you will learn at your own pace in a safe supportive, family-oriented environment. Classes are taught by Certified Black Belt Instructors, just because you have achieved the rank of a Black Belt does not give you the qualification or the tools to be an Instructor. Here at the Academy all instructors under go a 3 year minimum apprenticeship before they can achieve a Full Instructorship level, and are re-certified on a yearly basis. This pursuit of excellence is why our teachers are exceptionally qualified, experienced, motivated and committed to helping you achieve your personal goals.
West Coast Martial Arts Academy Offers
- Three Training Halls
- Two A/C Padded Training Halls
- One Outdoor/Private Training Area
Training Equipment
- Heavy Bags / Speed bags / Tear Drop Bag / Grappling Dummies
- Thai Pads, Focus Mitts, Large Impact Pads, Boxing Gloves and Wraps, Etc.
- Tire Training,Sledge Hammer, Kettle Bells, Shot Puts, Dumb bells, Jump Ropes, 50 pound Training bags, etc.
- Training weapons: Sai, Kama, Bo, nunchaku, tonfa, Flexible weapons, Sword, Arnis Sticks, Knife etc.
Facility
- Lobby/Sitting Area
- Three Changing Rooms
- Two Restrooms
- Shower
- Drink Center and Snack Bar
School Store (Academy Store is for Students only, no walk ins)
- Academy Tee Shirts and Hats
- Training Equipment and Uniforms
- Weapons
- Kids Karate Program $85.00 a month
- Teen and Adult Karate Program $100.00 a month
- Jiu-Jitsu Program $115.00 a month
- Muay Thai, Boxing, Kick Boxing 10 week programs $50.00 a month
- MMA (Only available for current Academy Students)
- Kuntao & Arnis (Not available to the general public. Call for more information)
- No Testing fee
- Free Uniform with Sign-up & First month's tuition
- No hidden Costs