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Velocity Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lighthouse Point, Florida
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule velocitymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 954-937-4666
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I signed up my 4 year old daughter in their kids martial arts class at their Lighthouse Point school.”
Other martial arts here
“Master Charles is the best teacher in South Florida whether it be MMA, Boxing, Karate etc.”
“As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner myself with a decade of training, I have known Coach Jay way before he begun training in the arts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
“He is an Olympian and currently a MMA and BJJ competitor, cares enough to teach, coach and even fund athletes to allow them to chase their dreams.”
What students say
“Great gym great coaches wouldn’t been able to get this much experience if it wasn’t for coach Jay great team”
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, you'll feel welcomed and encouraged to push your limits.”
“If you and your family are looking for a great martial arts program to enroll, I recommend that you look no further and check out the guys at Velocity Martial Arts.”
“His knowledge of various martial arts disciplines is profound, and he has a unique ability to break down complex techniques into simple, understandable steps.”
“He has won many prestigious tournaments in Branzilian Jiu Jitsu including worlds and Pan-Am.”
“Master Charles has owned American top teams, blackzilians, and so many more schools, and everyone loves him.”
From the reviews
I've had the privilege of training under Coach Jay, and I can confidently say that he is one of the best martial arts instructors out there. His knowledge of various martial arts disciplines is profound, and he has a unique ability to break down complex techniques into simple, understandable steps.
I compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu regularly. It’s hard to find good schools that not only have good teachers, but also care enough to support the students who want to compete. Master Charles has owned American top teams, blackzilians, and so many more schools, and everyone loves him.
I can’t say enough good things about Velocity Martial Arts! The BJJ program is top-notch, led by Coach Jay, who genuinely cares about your progress. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it perfect for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
Instructors and owners are passionate, committed and focused on creating a high performance Martial Arts Academy. Instructors are knowledgable, supportive and welcoming of individuals at every skill level.
New to taekwondo? Start at Velocity Martial Arts
Velocity 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 Velocity 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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