Encouragement in Every Class
A high five with Renshi Crissy celebrates a student’s effort.
Real People. Real Progress.
Life at Victory
From first classes to proud achievements and camp adventures, explore the moments that bring our academy community together.
72 photos from life at Victory. Select a category to explore.
Learning with Kyoshi Phil
Students take part in an after school class with Kyoshi Phil.
Discovering the Florida Aquarium
Summer campers explore the exhibits at the Florida Aquarium.
Congratulations, Pete!
Pete celebrates earning his black belt with Kyoshi Phil.
Confidence Through Practice
Women come together for self defense training at Apollo Beach.
Exploring Beyond the Academy
Summer campers pause together to take in the waterfront view.
Chiefland Test Night
Students and instructors gather to celebrate a night of testing.
An Evening of Kali
Students and instructors come together for Kali training at FishHawk.
Congratulations, Sensei Cory!
Sensei Cory celebrates his third degree black belt achievement with Kyoshi Phil.
Growing with Sensei Brad
Young students practice together with Sensei Brad.
Learning from Firefighters
Victory students listen to firefighters during a community visit.
Cory’s Third Degree Black Belt Test
Sensei Cory demonstrates Kali stick sparring during his third-degree black belt test at Apollo Beach.
A Night to Celebrate
Students celebrate their progress at test night in Riverview.
An Active Afternoon
After school students work on movement and agility at Apollo Beach.
The Black Belt Community
Victory black belts come together for a group photograph.
Keep Learning. Keep Growing.
Adult students practice martial arts techniques together.
A Closer Look at Nature
Summer campers explore the outdoors and take in the view.
Learning with Tuhon Apolo
Victory instructors with Tuhon Apolo Ladra, founder of iKALI.
Ready to Get Moving
Training equipment is ready for a morning fitness class.
A Lighter Moment
Sensei Brad enjoys a lighthearted moment away from training.
Putting Practice to the Test
Students demonstrate their training during test night in Chiefland.
Camp Games and Friendships
Campers gather for a photograph with their pool noodles.
Little Steps. Proud Moments.
Lil’ Dragons celebrate their progress on test night.
Room to Play and Grow
Campers take part in an active game inside the academy.
Meeting Community Helpers
A moment with firefighters and their firetruck during a camp outing.
Inside the Fire Station
A closer look at the vehicles and equipment inside the fire station.
Sharing Martial Arts with Students
Victory takes part in the Great American Teach In.
Ground Skills in Practice
Adult students practice grappling and ground control techniques.
Working on Technique
Adult students practice a martial arts technique together.
Celebrating Kali Progress
Students and instructors gather for Kali test night at FishHawk.
Getting Ready for Game Night
Mr. Joe prepares the academy for game night.
Showing Their Victory Spirit
Students and instructors show off their Victory training gear.
A Camp Adventure
A summer camp outing brings a new opportunity to explore.
Enjoying the Journey
Campers enjoy a ride together during a summer outing.
Focus Through Movement
Students work on movement during martial arts class.
Practicing Takedown Skills
Martial arts training includes practice in takedown techniques.
The Black Belt Journey
A moment from black belt testing at Victory.
Kali Practice with Sensei Brad
Sensei Brad poses with Kali training sticks.
Kali Practice with Crissy
Crissy demonstrates a stance with a Kali training stick.
Blade Training with Sensei Cory
Sensei Cory demonstrates a stance with a curved blade.
Sword and Blade Training with Kyoshi Phil
Kyoshi Phil poses with a sword and knife.
The People Behind the Black Belts
Kyoshi Phil gathers with Victory black belts.
Sword Technique in Action
A martial artist demonstrates sword technique.
A High Kick in Action
A martial artist demonstrates a high kick.
Lil’ Dragons Test Night
Young students gather with their families on test night.
A Sixth Degree Milestone
Kyoshi Phil’s sixth degree black belt and certificate.
Learning Together in Lil’ Dragons
Young students gather for class at Victory.
Parents’ Night Out at Victory
Students and instructors gather for a fun Parents’ Night Out.
A Proud Family Moment
Kyoshi Phil shares a proud moment with his daughter.
Kyoshi Phil Practicing Kali
Kyoshi Phil demonstrates a stance with two Kali training sticks.
Training Together at the Beach
Martial artists gather for training together at the beach.
Taking Kali Training Outdoors
A group gathers outdoors with Kali training sticks.
Putting Practice to the Test
Students demonstrate their training during a test.
Sharing Knowledge Through Kali
Martial artists come together to share their training.
A Test Night to Remember
Kyoshi Phil gathers with grandmasters and fellow martial artists on test night.
A Proud Black Belt Moment
Kyoshi Phil celebrates a student’s black belt achievement.
A Community Connected by Martial Arts
Martial artists gather for a group photograph after training.
Celebrating Progress with Kyoshi Phil
Kyoshi Phil shares a proud moment with a black belt student.
The Family Behind Victory
Kyoshi Phil gathers with his family at the academy.
Learning with Tuhon Apolo Ladra
Kyoshi Phil and Crissy with Tuhon Apolo Ladra.
Confidence in Action
A student demonstrates board breaking during training.
Bo Staff Skills on Test Night
Kyoshi Phil demonstrates bo staff techniques during testing.
Kali in Motion
A Kali training portrait of Kyoshi Phil.
Learning Together at a Kali Seminar
Students and instructors gather at a Kali seminar.
Continuing the Journey in Kali
Crissy, Brad, Cory and Phil share their progress in Kali training.
FishHawk Kali Seminar
Martial artists gather for a Kali seminar at FishHawk.
Second Degree Black Belt Testing
A moment from second degree black belt testing.
Celebrating a Second Degree Black Belt
A student celebrates a second degree black belt achievement with Kyoshi Phil.
Victory’s Kali Instructors
Victory instructors gather together during Kali training.
Kicking Technique in Action
A martial artist demonstrates kicking technique.
The FishHawk Kali Community
Students gather with their Kali training sticks at FishHawk.
Weekend Kali Seminar at Apollo Beach
Students and instructors work on technique at an Apollo Beach weekend Kali seminar.
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