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Shuhari Martial Arts

Shuhari Martial Arts

Grand Slam Plaza, 1100 N Tuttle Ave Unit 14, Sarasota, FL 34237, Sarasota, Florida

+1 941-504-3668
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fitness Kickboxing
Karate
Self-Defense Fundamentals
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Fitness Kickboxing
  • Karate
  • Self-Defense Fundamentals
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming community
  • Strong mentorship from Mark Baker
  • Family-friendly
  • Safe and positive environment
  • Clean facility
  • Well organized
  • Effective self-defense training
  • Improved fitness
  • Boosts confidence
  • Inclusive environment
  • Knowledgeable instructors

Considerations

  • Unfair promotion policy concerns
  • Lack of clear communication on advancement
  • Non-inclusive environment in one case
  • Perceived bias toward some families
  • Unsanitary mats and equipment

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

18 reviews

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Excellent

"When I initially checked out this dojo, I honestly had no intention of actually training here due to the commute from where I was living at the time. However, a few minutes into my first class at Shuhari, I felt right at home as I was kindly welcomed by literally everyone. I signed up right away, an..." Read more

- Lindsay Tempro

via Google

9/19/2022

Excellent

"My daughter (age 7) and I had the great fortune of finding this dojo just over a year ago and decided to give it a try. It's been the best decision we've made since moving to Sarasota! Both of us attend training here several times a week, so I spend Mon-Fri at the dojo, either attending class mysel..." Read more

- Atenas

via Google

9/9/2022

Very Poor

"Kind of unsanitary, they didn't ever clean the mats or equipment."

- Renilde Stoppani

via Google

4/4/2022

4.6

(21 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 5:30-9:30PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30-9:30PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30-9:30PM
  • Thursday: 5:30-9:30PM
  • Friday: 5:30-8PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

M

Mark Baker

Kyoshi, Sensei, Head Instructor

Location

Amenities

  • Clean facility
  • Well organized

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