Best Martial Arts and Combat Sports Classes in Gainesville, FL

“Absolutely happy with Okito America programs, martial arts classes, help with homework 👌🏻I like that because when I get home it's just to share time with my daughters, the dance classes they love they are very happy and motivated with their choreo...”

“The instructors are very professional and kind, they don't only train them, they also help them improve their confidence and strength, I can't thank each one enough for everything and I Highly Recommend”

“The owner Ken and the other teachers are very careful about the safety of everyone here, especially the safety of the new students, and they always make sure everyone is working technique effectively but with care to avoid possible injury.”

“This place has led me through life and all of its greatness its helped me realize just how much more there is to life the instructors are energetic and fun and i always leave happier than before this is like my home not home away from home but just h...”

“They put their souls into what they do, building a nuturing and positive community, focusing on the needs of each induvidual, and lifting up everyone involved with their great energy!”

“As a new student of this establishment, I can say that I have been more disciplined, i am beyond grateful to be a part of the matlife family, everyone is like family, and I always cannot wait to be in class.”

“Best gym I've ever been a part of, great instructor, affordable, and the instructor pays attention to all of the students regardless of skill level which allows the whole gym to excel.”

“I've been training in the Jiu Jitsu classes with Eli and Adam for a few months and am really impressed with their skills but also their constant encouragement of the students.”

“Long version: The instructor has been around for many years, he teaches a blend of street savvy and competition worthy material, and makes a very strong argument for learning the spectrum: If you don't know techniques commonplace in sport, how can yo...”

“As an added benefit, at Tallest Tree Dojo, family members and friends of all ages and ranks workout on the same floor at the same time, so there is no "waiting around" for individual classes or worrying about your youngsters -- Parents, get your work...”

“We are a HEMA group that functions as a club and a casual school. HEMA is short for Historical European Martial Arts, and for our purposes this means sword fighting. We will be doing drills on historical sword fighting techniques based off of histori...”

“The instructors are wonderful to work with and will go at your pace.”

“The dynamic between coach and the other fighters is just like a family and the workouts are above par”

“The schedules after school as a parent are very flexible and offered 5 days a week without forcing us to stick to a set schedule.”

“His grades are starting to improve, he is making efforts to answer respectfully when asked to do something, and I can see him making a conscious effort to focus and maintain self control.”

“The students not only learn karate & self-defense but they learn respect, integrity, good morals & values, responsibility, structure, along with building self-esteem & confidence.”

“Unlike some schools that emphasize how many trophies, degrees, belts, or "world championships" they have, AMA focuses on each child's unique skill set to obtain the best possible outcome.”