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Transform Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sarasota, 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karatesarasota.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-926-0355
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our children have been attending classes, afterschool care, day camps, ninja nights, tournaments and everything else TMA has to offer.”
“Plus they give everyone equal opportunity and one on one mentoring with students.”
“I cry every belt testing because everyone, owner, instructors, fellow students and their families cheer on and encourage every student.”
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What students say
“From all of the very supportive instructors that do everything they can to help you push past your comfort zone and learn new things to the summer camps and the ninja nights.”
“Seeing my kids grow stronger, more confident, and more disciplined has been an incredible experience.”
“Our children have been attending classes, afterschool care, day camps, ninja nights, tournaments and everything else TMA has to offer.”
“I attended Trautweins ATA when I was younger for about 5 years and I couldn't thank them enough for all the life lessons they taught me from the time I was there.”
“The facility is clean and well maintained but more importantly the instructors, staff, and owner are all amazing.”
“Not only has my daughter learned some awesome taekwondo skills, she has also learned the importance of virtues such as respect, responsibility, and integrity.”
From the reviews
Trautwein's ATA is a fantastic program run by wonderful people! My son has been attending the after school program and summer camp for over a year. His confidence has improved tremendously! It's a joy to watch the students learn and grow in such a supportive and encouraging environment!
I can’t say enough great things about Transformation Martial Arts! All three of my kids train here, and it has been an absolutely amazing experience for our family. From the moment we walked through the doors, the staff welcomed us like family.
My son joined Trautweins when he was 6 years old, and worked his way from a white belt to a 2nd degree black belt. He trained with the Trautweins for over 5 years and loved every class. They command respect and hard work, while still being warm and supportive.
Our experience has been excellent with Transform! Our son can be shy when trying new things and everyone there was great from the coaches to even a student leaning over to him, and saying I was anxious when I first started too. Now my son is loving it and getting ready to test for his first belt.
New to taekwondo? Start at Transform Martial Arts
Transform Martial Arts 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 Transform 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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