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Martin Academy of Martial Arts

Martin Academy of Martial Arts

6341 Porter Rd STE 5, Sarasota, FL 34240, Sarasota, Florida

+1 941-342-9944
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Boxing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kickboxing
Kung Fu
MMA
Muay Thai
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Weapons Training
Wing Chun
Wrestling

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Boxing
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Kickboxing
  • Kung Fu
  • MMA
  • Muay Thai
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Weapons Training
  • Wing Chun
  • Wrestling

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Variety of martial arts disciplines
  • Clean facility
  • Family-like atmosphere
  • Supportive and encouraging instructors
  • Boosts confidence
  • Safe environment
  • Pet-friendly (Ms. Maddy)
  • Knowledgeable and respectful staff
  • Convenient evening classes

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

16 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

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Excellent

"What an incredible experience!!!! Martin Academy has been my martial arts home now for 4 years. I love the variety of martial arts provided. What are you looking for: Personal/Self Defense, Boxing, Kickboxing, Grappling, Kung Fu/Trapping, Weapons Training. Super Clean Facility and a Great Family Atm..." Read more

- Jeffrey Kern

via Google

8/6/2024

Excellent

"As a recent transplant to Florida I was looking for a gym to train Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at so I did my research of the area. I am truly elated that I found Martin Academy. Sifu LaVonne, Coach Ted, Coach Bruce, and Coach Mike are all around amazing human beings. They are beyond kind, kno..." Read more

- Alex Jordan

via Google

1/7/2024

Excellent

"I miss going here! I randomly decided to go here a few years ago and really enjoyed my time here Sifu Martin is really cool her dog is awesome and her story is so cool! I really enjoyed the bond I created with her! If I remember right the Thai boxing instructor was josh and I trained with a Bruce al..." Read more

- Sunday Slide

via Google

9/12/2023

5.0

(25 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 4-9PM
  • Tuesday: 4-9PM
  • Wednesday: 4-9PM
  • Thursday: 4-9PM
  • Friday: 4-8PM
  • Saturday: 8-10AM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

L

LaVonne Martin

Sifu, Owner

20 years experience

T

Ted

Coach

B

Bruce

Coach

M

Mike

Coach

J

Josh

Instructor, Muay Thai

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Pet-friendly environment

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