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American Martial Arts

American Martial Arts

1207 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606, Gainesville, Florida

+1 352-665-9976
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Kickboxing
Taekwondo

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Kickboxing
  • Taekwondo

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Excellent instructors
  • Personal attention
  • Family atmosphere
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Professionalism
  • Affordable cost
  • Improved confidence
  • Safe environment

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

14 reviews

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4 stars

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Excellent

"Our daughter joined AMA in 2021 and it was the best decision! All of the instructors are excellent and make time for each student -no matter their level. Our daughter has learned not only self defense but also discipline, self confidence, and self-respect. We love our AMA (GTMA) family!!"

- Carla Bredehoeft

via Google

12/12/2024

Excellent

"AMA is FANTASTIC! We live in High Springs but commute to AMA because the people here are just wonderful. Chief Master Valino and the team provide excellent martial arts instruction, but I suspect many schools do that. What has really set AMA apart for us had been the personal attention and personal ..." Read more

- Brian Bredehoeft

via Google

12/11/2023

Excellent

"This academy is a really great place with amazing instructors. The classes are great for any level and the instructors are great with making you comfortable. They really take the time to make sure everyone is safe and strive to make the students the best the can be."

- Lauren Roach

via Google

12/11/2023

4.9

(24 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 4-8PM
  • Tuesday: 4-8PM
  • Wednesday: 4-8PM
  • Thursday: 4-8PM
  • Friday: 4-7:30PM
  • Saturday: 10AM-1PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

M

Mr. Peralta

Instructor

C

Chief Master Valino

Chief Master

C

Chase

Instructor

Certifications:

  • 4th degree black belt

Location

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