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FIVE FLORIDA DOJOS · ONE VICTORY FAMILY

Find your strength. Find your Victory.

Martial arts for kids, teens and adults. Learn practical self defense, build confidence, and get fit with a community that meets you where you are at any age or skill level.

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Events across Victory Martial Arts Academy.

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Explore upcoming events across all five Victory Martial Arts Academy locations, including community celebrations, special training and academy updates. Find the details, choose your location and connect with the team.

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FIND YOUR LOCATIONApollo Beach Riverview / Big Bend (US 301) FishHawk Ruskin Chiefland
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MORE THAN A CLASS

Training that meets students where they are.

Victory’s core is American Freestyle Tai Jitsu, bringing striking, grappling and self defense together. Explore martial arts, fitness, after school programs and camps with your local team.

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Martial arts for all ages

Build confidence, discipline and practical self defense skills. Ask your location about classes for kids, teens and adults.

02

After school program

Active martial arts instruction, time for schoolwork, and a positive place for students to spend the afternoon.

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School pickup

Pickup from participating local schools is part of the after school program. Call your dojo to check its current school list and availability.

04

Summer camp

School break days filled with martial arts, movement, activities and time with friends. Ask about dates, spaces and early drop off options.

Young students gather for martial arts class at Victory.
A CONFIDENT START

Little steps. Growing confidence.

Lil’ Dragons gives young learners a place to practice focus, movement and respect. Speak with your location about classes for ages 3 to 6 and the right starting point for your child.

Explore a First Class

AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP

A ride to a stronger afternoon.

Give your child an afternoon to look forward to. Give yourself one less thing to juggle.

Victory Martial Arts Academy offers after school care with pickup from participating schools in Apollo Beach, Riverview, FishHawk and Ruskin. We connect the school day with martial arts, active afternoons and opportunities to build confidence, focus and friendships.

YOUR CHILD’S NEXT STOP: VICTORY.View photo ↗

SAFETY COMES FIRST

Care starts
before the ride.

Before leaving, the driver checks that every child is seated and wearing a seat belt.

A comfortable rideAir conditioned vans after a busy school day.
Vehicles cared forVictory invests in maintaining its pickup vans.
Ready for the afternoon.A closer look at Victory’s pickup fleet.View photo ↗
Buckle up.
Then we go.Passenger seats and shoulder seat belts inside the van.View photo ↗
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We’ll confirm your school’s route and current availability.

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CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION

Find your Victory location.

Five communities. One Victory family. Select a location to meet your instructor, explore the training, and speak with the local team.

YOUR LOCATION · 01 / 05

Apollo Beach

Where the Victory story began

Apollo Beach storefront
Apollo Beach rear entrance

Apollo Beach has a place for children, teens and adults, whether this is your first class or you have trained for years. Learn practical self defense, challenge yourself, and find the kind of movement you look forward to each week.

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205 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572
EMAIL APOLLO BEACHapollo@vmadojo.com
EXPLORE THE TRAINING

Programs at Apollo Beach

Find a place to start and a reason to keep growing.

  • American Freestyle Tai Jitsu

    Build confidence, discipline and practical martial arts skills.

  • Lil’ Dragons (ages 3 to 6)

    Ages 3 to 6. Help your child build focus, coordination and confidence through an introduction to martial arts.

  • After School Martial Arts

    Give your child a purposeful afternoon with martial arts training and opportunities to grow.

  • Kali

    Explore Filipino martial arts through movement, coordination and technique.

  • Grappling

    Develop skills in positioning, control and ground techniques.

  • School Break & Summer Camps

    Keep your child active and engaged during summer and school closures, with camp options that support working families.

  • Private Lessons

    Receive individual instruction focused on your goals and training needs.

  • Morning Kali

    Start your day with focused Filipino martial arts training.

  • Cardio Kickboxing Fitness

    Get moving with an energetic workout inspired by kickboxing.

Contact Apollo Beach for class times, ages and availability.

APOLLO BEACH · TEEN AND ADULT TRAINING

Build Strength. Learn Self Defense.

Adults of different ages and experience levels have room to start and keep growing here.

Morning Kali at Apollo Beach with Kyoshi Phil
Train with Kyoshi Phil

Morning Kali at Apollo Beach

Join Victory’s owner, Kyoshi Phil Penticost, a 6th Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Tai Jitsu, for morning Kali training. Build practical self defense skills, develop confidence and start your day with purpose.

Teens and adults welcome.
Tuesdays & Thursdays · 10:30–11:30 AM

Paid classes. One trial class available.

Call to arrange a trial class ↗
Cardio kickboxing fitness at Apollo Beach
Get Moving with Cardio Kickboxing

A full body fitness class mixing kickboxing, boxing and martial arts elements.

Teens and adults · All fitness levels welcome.
Wednesdays · 10:30–11:30 AM

Paid classes. One trial class available.

Call to arrange a trial class ↗
Portrait of Sensei Brad Smith
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · APOLLO BEACH

Sensei Brad Smith

Favorite treats: Starbucks & Chick-fil-A. A gift card to either makes a thoughtful holiday thank-you.

3rd Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai Jitsu

Brad began training in 2015. Martial arts changed his life, and he teaches to share that experience and the Bushido Code with the next generation.

Lakan Guro Isa in Pekiti Tirsia Kali · Blue Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu · Black Sash Doce Pares Eskrima Meet Sensei Brad ↗
Sensei Josh
ALSO TEACHING HERE

Sensei Josh

Favorite treats: Starbucks & Chick-fil-A. A gift card to either makes a thoughtful holiday thank-you.

3rd Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Tai-Jitsu. Helping students grow in strength, character and responsibility.

Meet Sensei Josh ↗
CLASS TIMES

Find a class that fits your week.

Explore the current Apollo Beach class times below. Your team will confirm the best starting class and availability.

Call (813) 938 5802 ↗
View Apollo Beach Class Schedule

Classes run Monday through Thursday. Times and availability are confirmed by your location before your visit.

Morning Kali • Teens and Adults
Tuesday and Thursday
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Cardio Kickboxing Fitness • Teens and Adults
Wednesday
10:30 am – 11:30 am
After School American Freestyle Tai Jitsu
Monday through Thursday
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Lil’ Dragons • Ages 3 and 4
Monday through Thursday
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Lil’ Dragons • Ages 5 and 6
Monday through Thursday
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Beginner American Freestyle Tai Jitsu • Gray–Orange
Monday through Thursday
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
American Freestyle Tai Jitsu • Green and Above, and Adults
Monday through Thursday
6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Pekiti Tirsia Kali • Ages 7 and Up
Monday and Wednesday
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Grappling / Groundfighting • Ages 7 and Up
Tuesday and Thursday
7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Black Belt American Freestyle Tai Jitsu
Monday
8:30 pm – 9:15 pm
After School Program, Camps and Private Lessons
Contact Apollo Beach
Ask about school pickup, camp dates and private lesson bookings.

2026 / 2027 camp and closure calendar: Fall camp runs November 23 to 25. The dojo is closed November 26 and 27, December 24 through January 2, 2027, and May 31, 2027. Winter camp is hosted at Apollo Beach on December 21 and December 23. View the full dates below.

School break camps and closures 2026 / 2027

Camp and closure dates for Apollo Beach. Ask your team about camp hours, pricing, enrollment and availability.

Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day closure
Oct 12, 2026
No school day camp
Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day Camp
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
Fall Camp
Nov 26, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving closure
Dec 21, 2026
Winter CampHosted at Apollo Beach. All students welcome.
Dec 23, 2026
Winter CampHosted at Apollo Beach. All students welcome.
Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027
Winter closure
Jan 4, 2027
No school day camp
Jan 18, 2027
No school day camp
Feb 12, 2027
No school day camp
Feb 15, 2027
No school day camp
Feb 16, 2027
No school day camp
Mar 8, 2027
No school day camp
Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027
Spring Break Camp
Mar 29, 2027
No school day camp
Apr 16, 2027
No school day camp
May 31, 2027
Memorial Day closure
Jun 1, 2027
Summer Camp begins

Winter camp is listed for December 21 and December 23 only, at Apollo Beach. Camp dates do not confirm changes to evening class hours. Your academy will confirm the class schedule.

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YOUR FIRST STEP

Try a free class at Apollo Beach.

Explore the dojo, meet the team and find a class that fits. Request an introductory class and your local team will help arrange your visit.

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FIND US

Come see the dojo

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205 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572

MEET THE OWNER

From Belfast beginnings to a growing Florida family.

6th Degree Black Belt · Creator of American Freestyle Tai Jitsu

Established in 2010. A tradition of learning, teaching and growing together.

Phil started training in Belfast in 1991. His path through Tae Kwon Do, Japanese Ju Jutsu, MMA, grappling, sword arts and Filipino weapons training led him to create American Freestyle Tai Jitsu in 2010. He still trains with the conviction that a teacher should remain a student.

As a Kyoshi, a teacher of teachers, Phil wants to raise the next generation of lady and gentleman warriors. Respect, honor, courage, loyalty, integrity, honesty and compassion are values meant to travel home from the mat.

Lakan Guro Tatlo in Pekiti Tirsia Kali · Certified MMA instructor for American Top Team · Black belt levels in Doce Pares Eskrima, Japanese Ju Jutsu, Freestyle Tae Kwon Do, Iaido and Kenjutsu

Self defense is like swim lessons. We teach our kids to swim not because we expect them to fall into water but because we know they might. Confrontation in life is no different. We may not seek it, but we will face it. Be prepared. Learn to defend yourself today!

Kyoshi Phil PenticostOwner and Founder, Victory Martial Arts Academy
Kyoshi Phil with his family at Victory.
The family behind Victory and a shared commitment to learning and growing together.
Meet Kyoshi PhilMeet the Instructors
A MILESTONE ON THE MAT

Sixth degree test night. A whole community behind him.

Phil's test night brought together grand masters, instructors and students. This photograph holds a defining moment in the academy's story and the people who helped shape it.

Kyoshi Phil with grand masters, instructors and students at his sixth-degree black belt test night
Kyoshi Phil's sixth degree black belt test night
YOUR FIRST STEP

Try a class for free.

Choose your location and class, then select an available date. Your class time fills automatically, and your local team will confirm your first visit.

01 Pick a location

02 Choose the class that interests you

03 Choose an available date

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Pricing starts as low as $99.

Call your location to discuss the right program, confirm what is included, and ask about a free introductory class.

Family plans available.Ask your location about options for your household.

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Request your free class

Choose your location first.

Choose a location and class to see available dates and times.

Tell us your preferences and the team will follow up. Your request does not reserve a class. The team will confirm the location, class, instructor and availability.

Already arranging your first visit? Complete your student information form before class ↗

FROM THE VICTORY MAT

Stories worth carrying home.

Guidance for families beginning martial arts and a closer look at the values behind Victory.

01 / GETTING STARTED

What should you expect from a first martial arts class?

It is normal for a new student to feel excited and a little unsure. A first class is a chance to meet the instructor, try the movements and see how the dojo feels.

Read the story

Come in comfortable clothes and bring water. Tell the instructor about the student’s age, experience and goals. Some families want confidence and focus; others are looking for fitness or practical self defense. That conversation helps the team recommend a class.

Students do not need to know the techniques before they arrive. They can watch, ask questions and take the next step at their own pace. The goal of the first visit is to find a place where they feel welcome and want to return.

Try a class free
02 / FOR FAMILIES

Choosing an after school program that fits your family.

A good afternoon has room for movement, learning and connection. The details of pickup and the school day schedule matter, too.

Read the story

Ask your dojo which schools are on its current pickup routes, how transportation works, what students do after arrival and when pickup at the dojo takes place. Camp availability may vary by location.

Victory’s fleet of vans supports its after school pickup program. A conversation with your local team is the best way to check the route, space and program that work for your child.

Contact your dojo
03 / OUR PHILOSOPHY

Why the lesson continues after class ends.

Kyoshi Phil’s vision draws on Bushido: the practice of respect, courage, integrity, compassion and steady effort in daily life.

Read the story

Technique is one part of training. The deeper work is learning to keep going when something is difficult, to treat a training partner with care and to carry that discipline beyond the mat.

Phil describes himself as a forever student. That spirit of learning shapes the way Victory teaches: each class offers a chance to improve, support someone else and find a new kind of strength.

Meet Kyoshi Phil
GOOD TO KNOW

Questions before your first class?

What is a dojo?

A dojo is a place where people learn and practice martial arts. At Victory, it is also a community where students build confidence, discipline and respect.

Can a complete beginner join?

Yes. Tell your location team the student’s age, experience and goals, and they will help you find a starting class.

How much does training cost?

Pricing starts as low as $99. Programs and pricing vary by location. Call your local team to discuss options, confirm what is included, and ask about a free introductory class.

How can I try a class for free?

Submit the free class request form or call your preferred location. Your team will confirm a suitable class and time.

Do all five locations offer the same programs?

Programs, class times and school pickup routes vary by location. Speak with your local team about the options available to your family.

Where can I find the current class schedule?

Open your location’s Class Schedule above to see class days and times. Your local team can confirm availability and recommend a class that fits your age, experience and goals.

How does after school pickup work?

Pickup is available from participating schools through the after school program. Contact your location to confirm school routes, spaces and pickup arrangements.

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