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Suncoast Martial Arts

Suncoast Martial Arts

1901 13th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, St. Petersburg, Florida

+1 727-327-9800
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Kickboxing
Kung Fu
MMA
Tai Chi
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Kickboxing
  • Kung Fu
  • MMA
  • Tai Chi
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Seniors
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly and knowledgeable instructors
  • Confidence and self-control building
  • Supportive and respectful environment
  • Family atmosphere
  • Wide breadth of martial arts knowledge
  • Life lessons (resiliency, perseverance, respect)
  • Flexible lessons with positive reinforcement
  • Energetic atmosphere
  • Practical self-defense applications
  • Structure and dedication
  • Classes for all ages and levels
  • Camps and family nights
  • Tai Chi classes

Considerations

  • Staff/student drama
  • Excessive warm-ups over technique
  • Ballet-based Kung Fu over practical self-defense
  • Unfair pricing among students
  • Some instructors appear arrogant
  • Unsafe driving by staff

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

21 reviews

5 stars

18

4 stars

1

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

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Excellent

"My son has been attending Suncoast Martial Arts for almost three years. Learning martial arts there has helped him be more confortable in his body, have better self-control, and learn social skills. Instructor Eric has a lot of experience both in martial arts and in teaching children. He helps the k..." Read more

- Alix Barcet

via Google

4/3/2025

Excellent

"This is an incredible dojo! Sensei Eric is highly, highly skilled and uses an impressive breadth of martial arts knowledge to teach students a unique and effective system. If you're looking for an energetic environment with plenty of practical applications, this is definitely the place for you. In a..." Read more

- Ross Busch

via Google

3/4/2025

Excellent

"Great experience! My kids love it. After years of watching I joined in and I love it too."

- michael corson

via Google

2/19/2025

4.8

(38 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 3-9PM
  • Tuesday: 3-9PM
  • Wednesday: 3-9PM
  • Thursday: 3-9PM
  • Friday: 3-9PM
  • Saturday: 9-10AM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

E

Eric

Sensei, Shihan, Instructor

D

Doug

Instructor

Location

Amenities

  • Camps
  • Family nights

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