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Master Tony Perri Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in St. Petersburg, Florida
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masterperritkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 727-560-9919
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After doing a lot of research and visiting different martial arts schools, I chose Master Perri’s program for my child, and I can confidently say it was the right decision.”
What students say
“Master Tony is a great role model for anyone, he strives for all of his students to one day be better than him.”
“Master Tony has always been encouraging, caring and very supportive of my daughter, who earned her Black belt 2 years ago.”
“After doing a lot of research and visiting different martial arts schools, I chose Master Perri’s program for my child, and I can confidently say it was the right decision.”
“If you want to get involved, or get your child involved, in TaeKwonDo competition like AAU, USAT or local tournaments, there's no school or coach better than Master Tony Perri.”
“If you want to get involved, or get your child involved, in TaeKwonDo competition like AAU, USAT or local tournaments, there's no school or coach better than Master Tony Perri.”
“Master Perri has a unique ability to teach discipline, obedience, and respect for both peers and adults in a way that truly resonates with kids.”
From the reviews
From the moment you join Master Tony’s Thai Kwon do you will feel like family. They teach character, team work, and help give confidence to the kids. They have advocated for my family personally while we were dealing with a serious illness with our son by making cards, gift baskets, calls, and fundraisers.
My daughter, who has Down Syndrome, started taking classes with Master Tony Perri 10 years ago. Master Tony has always been encouraging, caring and very supportive of my daughter, who earned her Black belt 2 years ago.
Master tony Perri has taught me since I was 7 years old. I am now 16 years old about to be 17 and I’m proud to say that I’m a state and national champion. In the U.S open I ranked 22nd in the world and in Oceania 25th.
My daughter is 5 and attends the afterschool program. Master Tony Perri Taekwondo Program is amazing and you will not be disappointed. My daughter has learned so much and is very excited about going everyday. Master Tony does a fantastic job with instruction and has patience with all the kids.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Tony Perri Taekwondo
Master Tony Perri Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Master Tony Perri Taekwondo
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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