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Martinez Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fleming Island, Florida

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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 martinezma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (904) 487-3016

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3:30–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3:30–8 PM
Friday 3:30–8 PM
Saturday 9–11:30 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Martinez Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 31 mentions

“I have seen a significant improvement in my son's attitude, confidence and skill since he started in February 2023.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“Our boys (ages 4&6) respect them and admire them greatly.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The class sizes vary on attendance so it's nice to have a bigger class for the maximum peer training as well as the smaller ones where it allows for more one on one training.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have also take a handful of self defense classes with Mr.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Martinez Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 6 mentions

“First time putting my 4year old in karate , awesome experience, they work well with our schedule , Great with group sessions and one /one .”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“I absolutely love doing kickboxing here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I have also take a handful of self defense classes with Mr.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Chall is an excellent instructor who teaches with a firm hand but a loving heart.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“First time putting my 4year old in karate , awesome experience, they work well with our schedule , Great with group sessions and one /one .”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 22 mentions

“It is the epitome of a family friendly facility with the personal touch, skill mastery, and affordability our family searching for.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“I have seen a significant improvement in my son's attitude, confidence and skill since he started in February 2023.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“Master Martinez is just as tough but loves these children I wouldn't think of taking them anywhere else!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 19 mentions

“Chall is very patient and teaches them discipline, to become leaders, and how grow their skills based on their age and level so they can reach their goals and full potential.”

From the reviews

I Absolutely love going to this martial arts place ty to my friend for getting me into martial arts and and like Mr.Martinez said one black belt at a time

★★★★★ — Lucy, Sep 2025

This isn’t just another martial arts dojo it’s a family, a community. My daughter Z.Harris has been training with the staff since she was 5 and soon to be 16 next year. The longevity is not just us, there’s many I’ve seen over the years grow under the leadership of this company.

★★★★★ — Inori, Oct 2024

Great patient instructors . Family orientated, Great atmosphere . First time putting my 4year old in karate , awesome experience, they work well with our schedule , Great with group sessions and one /one . Really helped my boy gain self confidence and discipline. 10/10 recommended.

★★★★★ — Laura, Apr 2023

My kids, 4 and 9, have been training here for about 6 months and they love it. Mr. Chall is very patient and teaches them discipline, to become leaders, and how grow their skills based on their age and level so they can reach their goals and full potential.

★★★★★ — Llu, Oct 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Martinez Martial Arts

Martinez 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Martinez 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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Martinez Martial Arts

4479 US-17 #5, Fleming Island, FL32003

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