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Haritos Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $150/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule haritosmartialartsfl.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 727-942-3800
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids learn so much about the building blocks of martial arts, important life lessons like perseverance and integrity, and have a great physical workout!”
“I love going to my personal training sessions with Coach C.”
“My son has not only learned valuable self-defense techniques but has also gained confidence, discipline, and respect for others.”
Other martial arts here
“We’ve been coming to Haritos for the after school program and karate classes for about a year now and our family absolutely loves it.”
“My son has not only learned valuable self-defense techniques but has also gained confidence, discipline, and respect for others.”
What students say
“I was incredibly impressed by their level of instruction and technical ability, their attention to detail, depth of knowledge, and welcoming nature truly stood out.”
“Grandmaster Haritos and Master Ava are incredible instructors who are patient, kind, supportive, and know exactly how to challenge their students to be their absolute best.”
“I was incredibly impressed by their level of instruction and technical ability, their attention to detail, depth of knowledge, and welcoming nature truly stood out.”
“Grandmaster Haritos and Master Ava are incredible instructors who are patient, kind, supportive, and know exactly how to challenge their students to be their absolute best.”
“Beyond learning challenging techniques, they have given me a sense of confidence and resilience that carry over into every day life.”
From the reviews
Haritos Martial Arts is absolutely incredible! I can't express enough how impressed I am with the development of the kids who have been participating in their programs. In such a short time, I've witnessed a remarkable increase in their skills and overall growth.
I recently had the opportunity to visit Haritos martial arts, and it was clear right away that they truly care about their community. The instructors take the time to make sure every student understands the techniques and feels supported throughout the learning process.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As someone who has never done martial arts before- I can’t say enough great things about Haritos Martial Arts!!! Grandmaster Haritos and Master Ava are incredible instructors who are patient, kind, supportive, and know exactly how to challenge their students to be their absolute best.
Haritos has been absolutely amazing and am so pleased with everything! Our 3 year old son has been attending for 5 months now and it’s been so helpful for him to regulate his emotions as well as an outlet for him to release that rambunctious energy he has.
New to taekwondo? Start at Haritos Martial Arts
Haritos Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Haritos Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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