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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Make afternoons easier with school pickup and purposeful indoor activity. Victory staff collect enrolled students from participating schools and bring them to the academy for martial arts training, movement and time to grow with their peers.
How School Pickup Works +
From the school day to the training mat
Pickup from participating schools
Victory staff drive the academy vans to collect enrolled students from schools on the location’s pickup route and bring them to Victory.
An active afternoon indoors
Students take part in martial arts classes that encourage movement, focus, confidence and steady progress. Their afternoon becomes a chance to learn and build fitness with their peers.
A routine that fits your family
Speak with your local team about your child’s school, transportation procedures, program hours and family pickup arrangements before enrolling.
School pickup is offered through Apollo Beach, Riverview / Big Bend, FishHawk and Ruskin. Routes and spaces vary by 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
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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
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.
Teen & Adult 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
Learn self defense. Build strength. Find your people.
Adults of different ages and experience levels have room to start and keep growing here.
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.
A full body fitness class mixing kickboxing, boxing and martial arts elements. Call Apollo Beach to ask about a free first class.
APOLLO BEACH · AFTER SCHOOL
An afternoon with purpose
School pickup, daily martial arts classes, time for homework and opportunities to have fun. Speak with the Apollo Beach team about participating schools, weekly pricing and availability.
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.
Find a place to start and a reason to keep growing.
Lil’ Dragons (ages 3 to 6)
Help children ages 3 to 6 develop focus, coordination and confidence through an introduction to martial arts. Contact your location about the class for your child’s age.
After School Martial Arts
Give your child a purposeful afternoon with martial arts training and opportunities to grow.
Camps
Keep your child active and engaged with martial arts camp. Ask the Riverview team about upcoming dates.
Private Lessons
Receive individual instruction focused on your goals and training needs.
American Freestyle Tai Jitsu
Build confidence, discipline and practical martial arts skills.
Kali
Explore Filipino martial arts through movement, coordination and technique.
Contact Riverview for class times, ages and availability.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · RIVERVIEW / BIG BEND
Sensei Cory Kruger
3rd Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai Jitsu
Training 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.
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.
Find a place to start and a reason to keep growing.
After School Program
Give your child a purposeful afternoon with martial arts training and opportunities to grow.
Camps
Keep your child active and engaged with martial arts camp. Ask the FishHawk team about upcoming dates.
Private Lessons
Receive individual instruction focused on your goals and training needs.
Kali
Pekiti Tirsia Kali training that includes single and double stick, palm stick and empty hand practice. Ask about a class for your age and experience.
Contact FishHawk for class times, ages and availability.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · FISHHAWK
Lakan Guro Crissy Poludniak
4th Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai Jitsu
Crissy began in 2011 to improve her health and learn to protect herself. She loves helping students gain confidence and discipline through steady practice.
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.
Find a place to start and a reason to keep growing.
Lil’ Dragons (ages 3 to 6)
Help children ages 3 to 6 develop focus, coordination and confidence through an introduction to martial arts. Contact your location about the class for your child’s age.
After School Martial Arts
Give your child a purposeful afternoon with martial arts training and opportunities to grow.
Camps
Keep your child active and engaged with martial arts camp. Ask the Ruskin team about upcoming dates.
Private Lessons
Receive individual instruction focused on your goals and training needs.
American Freestyle Tai Jitsu
Build confidence, discipline and practical martial arts skills.
Kali
Explore Filipino martial arts through movement, coordination and technique.
Contact Ruskin for class times, ages and availability.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR · RUSKIN
Sensei Jordan Penticost
3rd Degree Black Belt · American Freestyle Tai Jitsu
Jordan has trained since 1999. He teaches practical skills alongside the traditions and philosophy that prepare future black belts and instructors.
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.
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
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's sixth degree black belt test night
LIFE AT VICTORY
Camp & Community Moments
Learning, friendships and experiences beyond the training mat. Take a look at a moment from the Victory community.
Victory students exploring a firetruck.
Curiosity in action
Every photo tells part of the Victory story. Here, students take a closer look at a firetruck with a firefighter.
Ask your local team about upcoming camps and activities.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Kyoshi Phil’s vision draws on Bushido: the practice of respect, courage, integrity, compassion and steady effort in daily life.
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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.
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.
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