Lion's Den Karate 335 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092

"My daughters go here after school every day and they absolutely love it. In fact, if I ever try to pick them up earlier than normal, they get upset because they are always having such a good time and don’t want their experience to end early. The staff are so friendly and I feel so grateful my girls are a part of the Lion’s Den family!"

"Highly recommend Lions Den and Mr Jose, my son has been going as a teen for over a year now and the whole experience has had hugely positive affect on his life in so many ways. Mr Jose teaches respect, form and conditioning with the upmost kindness and love for his students, everyone is treated like family. The encouragement and support from Jose, Barbara and all the other students at all belt levels, is something Lions Den should be so proud of."

"Excellent instructors and dojo. My son is 7 and has started there when he was 5. He wants to be there every day he can. They are very focused on character development as well as technique. You will definitely not be disappointed if you chose Lion's Den."

"Stop looking--this is the place! Our son has been taking classes since 2019. His skills are progressing but even more important, he's improving his listening, building confidence, and learning the meaning of respect. Mr. Jose is both a talented martial artist and gifted instructor. He gets kids, understands their needs, and provides the right balance between discipline and fun. We love being a part of the Lion's Den family and look forward to watching our son grow and advance on his journey to black belt!"

"My kids have been taking classes here for about 3 months now. The morals and values they teach our kids is invaluable. The positive energy, understanding and personal relationship building that our kids get to experience is exactly what we need in this community. Barbara and Jose really make these kids the center of their life and business. Relationships don’t stop at the classroom door. They really get involved and relate to these kids on all levels. They have made it their personal goal to make it a safe place for all kids. When you hear the phrase “it takes a village” they are one of the few that actually say it and practice it. I am “that mom” that will ask a million questions and try to understand everything my kids are experiencing and going through. To say they both have patience is an understatement. They hang out in the hall between classes to talk with the parents and build a relationship with us as well. My husband and I are so thankful we found this little jem."