American Martial Arts

"This academy is a really great place with amazing instructors. The classes are great for any level and the instructors are great with making you comfortable. They really take the time to make sure everyone is safe and strive to make the students the best the can be."

"AMA is FANTASTIC! We live in High Springs but commute to AMA because the people here are just wonderful. Chief Master Valino and the team provide excellent martial arts instruction, but I suspect many schools do that. What has really set AMA apart for us had been the personal attention and personal connection they have with each student. They genuinely care about each student's success, not only in class on their martial arts journey, but in life. They teach practical, confidence-building self defense strategies and tactics- real skills for the real world, but they also do an excellent job preparing students for the formality of tournament competition. The instructors push students to achieve their best, but they do so through positive affirmation and positive reinforcement. I really can't say enough good things about the Valinos and AMA! We are so glad we found this school 2 1/2 years ago and we look forward to many more years of training with them!!"

"My son started training here a little over 2 years ago and I've been so impressed with the level of professionalism and expertise we've experienced. Top notch instructors have helped my son's confidence, strength and skills. He will soon be a black belt and I am so grateful for everyone here!"

"I training with my 13 year old son and 6 year old daughter. The instructors are great. The cost is not too expensive. This is a great way to exercise and a great way to teach my kids to be leaders. When my son first started, he was shy. The instructors taught him to be a leader and he has grown a lot. He started as a white belt and trained hard with this instructors for years to get his black belt. My daughter is 6 and can kick above her head. She know how to use nunchucks too. As for me this is a great way to spend time with my kids and sweet my butt off. I would recommend this for anyone of any age."

"I am absolutely can not express how much I LOOOOOVE this place and the instructors !!! You will never find another instructor like Mr. Peralta !!! He and all the other instructors are so amazing at teaching young people. In so many different ways, martial arts, integrity, and how to handle yourself in all types of different situations. I could literally go on and on and on!!! Being a parent with a child that is a little bit of what you would say a “challenge”.... I can definitely say that this has been one of the most positive things that I have done for her. These instructors find the best in her and maneuver different ways to bring out the best in my children. They help them see the best in themselves and positively encourage them to do their best and to be better but not in a shaming way. My kids don’t always like going to taekwondo, as in leaving the house and leaving the iPads, but when they get there, they have a blast !!!! I am extremely grateful and feel incredibly blessed to have found this taekwondo studio to help encourage my kids and teach them so many different life skills that I’m trying to instill in them. This place and people are JUST WHAT WE NEEDED !!!! Thank You !!! Thank You !!!!"