Martial arts for all ages
Build confidence, discipline and practical self-defense skills. Ask your location about classes for kids, teens and adults.
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.
RespectDisciplineCourageCompassionGrowth
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.
After-school program
Active martial arts instruction, time for schoolwork, and a positive place for students to spend the afternoon.
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.
Summer camp
School-break days filled with martial arts, movement, activities and time with friends. Ask about dates, spaces and early drop-off options.
AFTER-SCHOOL PICKUP
A ride to a stronger afternoon.
Victory's fleet of vans supports pickup from participating schools. Students arrive at the dojo for movement, martial arts and time to grow with their peers. Ask your location about its school routes and availability.
Find your pickup location
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 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.
VISIT205 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572
EXPLORE THE TRAINING
What you can ask about
Offerings and current times are confirmed by this dojo.
- Lil’ Dragons (ages 3–6)
- American Freestyle Tai-Jitsu
- After-school martial arts
- Camps
- Adult morning Kali
- Cardio kickboxing fitness
- Kali and grappling
- Private lessons
APOLLO BEACH · ADULT CLASSES
Learn self-defense. Build strength. Find your people.
Adults of different ages and experience levels have room to start and keep growing here.
Morning Kali
A full-body fitness class mixing kickboxing, boxing and martial arts elements. Call Apollo Beach to ask about a free first class.
Cardio Kickboxing
A full-body fitness class mixing kickboxing, boxing and martial arts elements. Call Apollo Beach to ask about a free first class.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · APOLLO BEACH
Sensei Brad Smith
3rd Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai-JitsuBrad 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
CLASS TIMES
Find a class that fits your week.
Speak with the Apollo Beach team for current class times and program availability.
Call (813) 938-5802 ↗
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205 Apollo Beach Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL 33572
YOUR LOCATION · 02 / 05
Riverview / Big Bend
A place to train, belong and grow
The Riverview dojo brings Victory’s training to families in the Big Bend area. Students can build practical skills and confidence in a setting that makes steady effort worth celebrating.
VISIT13320 Lincoln Rd., Riverview, FL 33578
EXPLORE THE TRAINING
What you can ask about
Offerings and current times are confirmed by this dojo.
- Lil’ Dragons
- American Freestyle Tai-Jitsu
- After-school martial arts
- Camps
- Elective classes
- Private lessons
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · RIVERVIEW / BIG BEND
Sensei Cory Kruger
3rd Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai-JitsuTraining since January 2013, Cory sees every day on the mat as a chance to grow physically, mentally and spiritually. He teaches to pass that knowledge to the next generation.
Lakan Guro Isa in Pekiti Tirsia Kali
CLASS TIMES
Find a class that fits your week.
Speak with the Riverview / Big Bend team for current class times and program availability.
Call (813) 672-1777 ↗
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13320 Lincoln Rd., Riverview, FL 33578
YOUR LOCATION · 03 / 05
Ruskin
Progress starts with showing up
In Ruskin, Victory welcomes students at different stages of their journey. The dojo pairs martial arts practice with the patience, respect and self-control that families value.
VISIT3052 E. College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570
EXPLORE THE TRAINING
What you can ask about
Offerings and current times are confirmed by this dojo.
- Lil’ Dragons
- American Freestyle Tai-Jitsu
- After-school martial arts
- Camps
- Elective classes
- Private lessons
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · RUSKIN
Sensei Jordan Penticost
3rd Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai-JitsuJordan has trained since 1999. He teaches practical skills alongside the traditions and philosophy that prepare future black belts and instructors.
Iaido, Kendo and Kenjutsu · Level 2 Parkour Instructor
CLASS TIMES
Find a class that fits your week.
Speak with the Ruskin team for current class times and program availability.
Call (813) 645-2500 ↗
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3052 E. College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570
YOUR LOCATION · 04 / 05
FishHawk
A neighborhood dojo with the Victory spirit
Our Fishhawk location gives Lithia-area families a nearby place to train, learn and connect. Ask the team about the right class for your student’s age and experience.
VISIT15272 Fishhawk Blvd., Lithia, FL 33547
EXPLORE THE TRAINING
What you can ask about
Offerings and current times are confirmed by this dojo.
- Youth martial arts
- American Freestyle Tai-Jitsu
- After-school program
- Camps
- Elective training
- Private lessons
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · FISHHAWK
Lakan Guro Crissy Poludniak
4th Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai-JitsuCrissy began in 2011 to improve her health and learn to protect herself. She loves helping students gain confidence and discipline through steady practice.
Lakan Guro Delawa in Pekiti Tirsia Kali · Tae Kwon Do training
CLASS TIMES
Find a class that fits your week.
Speak with the FishHawk team for current class times and program availability.
Call (813) 524-0763 ↗
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15272 Fishhawk Blvd., Lithia, FL 33547
YOUR LOCATION · 05 / 05
Chiefland
Three styles. One dedicated path.
Training at Hometown Fitness, the Chiefland dojo is led by Sensei Richard Panek. Classes serve ages 7 through adults and bring together Tai-Jitsu, Japanese sword and Eskrima.
VISIT12 N Main St., Chiefland, FL 32626
EXPLORE THE TRAINING
What you can ask about
Offerings and current times are confirmed by this dojo.
- American Freestyle Tai-Jitsu
- Japanese Sword / Iaido
- Doce Pares Eskrima
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · CHIEFLAND
Renshi Richard Panek
4th Dan Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai-JitsuAfter retiring from the Air Force, Richard began training in 2011. He teaches to share what he has learned and to see students grow through the ranks.
Black Belt in Iaido · Black Sash Doce Pares Eskrima
CLASS TIMES
Find a class that fits your week.
Speak with the Chiefland team for current class times and program availability.
Call (352) 210-2229 ↗
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12 N Main St., Chiefland, FL 32626
KYOSHI PHIL PENTICOST · OWNER
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
Meet 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.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Try a class for free.
Choose your dojo, a class and a preferred date and time. Tell us a little about the student, and the team can confirm the best fit.
01 Pick a location
02 Choose the class that interests you
03 Request a date and time
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.
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FROM THE VICTORY MAT
Stories worth carrying home.
Guidance for families beginning martial arts and a closer look at the values behind Victory.
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.
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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 freeChoosing 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.
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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 dojoWhy 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?
Call your preferred location or prepare a free-class email request using the form above. The 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?
Call your location for current class times and availability. Your team can 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.