Discover Your Inner Warrior with Us

At St. Petersburg Karate Academy, we believe martial arts is more than just kicks and punches—it’s a path to personal growth. Our Isshin-Ryu Karate program is designed for all ages, from kids as young as 4 to adults of any age.

In every class, students build confidence, focus, respect, and self-discipline while learning practical self-defense skills in a safe, family-friendly environment. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or continuing your martial arts journey, you’ll find a supportive community ready to help you grow stronger—inside and out

Confidence & self-esteem - focus, respect, and self-discipline. Real-world self-defense & awareness. Coordination, balance, and overall fitness. All that and a positive, encouraging community!

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Who we are

Isshin-Ryu Martial Arts: Honoring Tradition, Empowering Individuals

Isshin-Ryu is a time-honored martial art originating from Okinawa, Japan. At our dojo, we proudly follow the lineage of Grandmaster ‘Hanshi’ Willie Adams, who was directly taught by the source of this tradition. We are also active members of the KIAI association fostering consistency within the lineage.

At our karate school, we are dedicated to more than just teaching martial arts techniques. Our focus is on developing self-discipline, respect, and willpower in every student. While we ensure a fun and engaging environment, our mission goes beyond kicks and punches.

Karate is a path to personal growth, fostering confidence, mental strength, and responsibility. Alongside critical self-defense skills, we instill values that shape strong, respectful, and resilient individuals. Our students learn to carry these lessons beyond the dojo, applying them in all areas of life.