Hope to see you there! Here we are into 2021 and still working around chaos. Martin Academy is thankful to still be doing what we all love and enjoy. We are the "Happy Place" where others go to deal with whatever is going on in their life. For a few hours a week students come in and let the rest of the world go by and because of that, are able to stay focused on what's going on around them.
The added benefit is they slowly learn the mental and physical skills of personal safety and self defense. MAMA is constantly adjusting to daily changes and updating processes. One thing that hasn't changed is that we continue to educate ourselves so that we can bring the best to you. In the past two months Sifu LaVonne has attended the Wing Chun Instructor Conference as well as the Civilian Tactical Training Association conference.
The added benefit is they slowly learn the mental and physical skills of personal safety and self defense. MAMA is constantly adjusting to daily changes and updating processes. One thing that hasn't changed is that we continue to educate ourselves so that we can bring the best to you. In the past two months Sifu LaVonne has attended the Wing Chun Instructor Conference as well as the Civilian Tactical Training Association conference.
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There are many choices when it comes to martial arts. Trying to decide if you want Karate, Boxing, Judo, Aikido, Krav Maga, Wing Chun, Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, or mixed Martial arts can be overwhelming. Education on the various arts, their specialty, and what benefit they will give you is what beginning students need to research.
Kali is a weapon-based martial arts system of the Philippines that teaches empty hands after training in weapons. The Filipino martial arts taught at the academy are Kali and Silat. You may have also heard the names of Escrima and Arnis, as they are alternate names of the Filipino arts. Arnis usually has four areas and Escrima has seven.
Martial Academy of Martial Arts, in Sarasota, is a proud member of the Pedro Sauer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Association. Master Sauer is an 8th Degree Red & Black Belt Master Instructor under Grandmaster Helio Gracie (Co-Founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) and Rickson Gracie and one of the pioneers of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in the United States.
Youth programs consist of multiple disciplines including: Thai Boxing, Jeet Kune Do (Bruce Lee's art), Pedro Sauer Gracie JiuJitsu, Filipino Martial arts, and personal safety. Life Lessons are interspersed throughout the children's training to assist them in understanding their own responsibility in achieving their goals, learning to overcome obstacles, and learn to make ethical, wise choices in life.
The FOUNDATIONS CLASS is the road beginning students start on. Foundations teaches you the basics and proper form of punching, kicking knees and elbows. In addition, the student also learns the proper way to hold focus mitts and Thai pads. After 4 - to 6 months, depending on the individual person's ability, the student is able to then move on to Thai class and move at a faster pace with good foundation.
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Tommy Thomsen
Jun 29, 2019
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It's been almost two years and I've never been more consistent with any form of fitness. Muay Thai has truly changed my perspective on exercise. The atmosphere at Martin Academy is the warmest, friendliest and most encouraging of any martial arts school I've ever experienced.
I've never been hurt in class or seen anyone else get hurt. I've injured… myself more stretching on my own at home than while training at school.
I've been training martial arts on and off since the age of 9. I've been working out with weights since the age of 12. I was a personal trainer for many years and have sustained
I've never been hurt in class or seen anyone else get hurt. I've injured… myself more stretching on my own at home than while training at school.
I've been training martial arts on and off since the age of 9. I've been working out with weights since the age of 12. I was a personal trainer for many years and have sustained
Elisa Maglich Vincent
May 08, 2019
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Kathy Ortiz
Mar 06, 2019
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Jennifer Urban
Feb 20, 2018
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Myself, my 2 daughters, my sister-n-law & my niece took part in the woman's self defense 4 hour course this past weekend. The information and techniques they offered were awesome. We all really enjoyed ourselves and felt like we walked away with good knowledge. Ms. LaVonne and the other staff were all very through and informative.
Hank Winters
Nov 09, 2017
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Ryan Gillham
Oct 23, 2017
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Daniel Bazin
Sep 17, 2017
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MAMA is fantastic! Sifu Lavonne is a joy to study under. The staff and coaches are knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly. The school has a family feel to it. They are happy to work around any limitations you have and help you to overcome them if possible. Between all of that and the number of different arts they teach I think it'd be very difficult to find a comparable school nearby.
