About Us | Taekwondo school in Gainesville

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSING
FINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

I remember when I was a child, feeling uncertainty about beginning martial arts. I wondered if I had what it took to succeed and I wasn’t the most athletic or confident child - quite the opposite. Little did I know that beginning my martial arts journey would be one of the most profound experiences of my life!

When I opened my school in 2006, I made a commitment to serving and empowering the community of Gainesville by teaching children and adults the confidence, leadership, and fitness skills that can only be achieved through martial arts.

We Share & teach The Same Values You Teach At Home.

Our programs have a strong focus on personal development. The foundations of our morals, values and core character traits are formed in our early years. For this reason, the programs at Star Martial Arts are an essential way to enhance the growth and personal development of young students of all ages.

TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN: SELF DEFENSE & AWARENESS SKILLS FOR THE REAL WORLD

You may have experienced boredom with your usual fitness routine or reached a plateau in your performance or physical fitness results. Our adult programs are the perfect alternative to a boring gym routine, as they help you develop into your maximum potential both physically and mentally by providing real-life self-defense strategies in a fun, focused environment.

Our Promise at Star Martial Arts:

To Train in the
Highest Quality Martial Arts
Program Available

To Focus On
Personal Development
in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs
Accessible & Enjoyable
by People of Any Age

FUN, EXCITEMENT & PREPARATION: STUDENTS & PARENTS LOVE MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENTS!

One of the most fun parts of martial arts training is the ability to test your skills by competing in a tournament. Tournaments are not only fun for competitors, but they also become a great social experience for parents as well!

From sparring to forms to team demos, these awesome competitions are not only a place where our students can test their skills, but also a place where team spirit is built, fears are overcome, and character is developed. Most importantly, they are tons of fun!

One more reason you will love martial arts at Star Martial Arts!

Our classes fill up quickly

Limited Trial Offers are Available, Act Now!
This is your chance to try our martial arts program with no commitments!

CHOOSE PROGRAM OF INTEREST :

Great experience and family friendly. I rate them 10 out of 10.

Steven Archer

Gainesville

We love Star Martial Arts! My daughter started in April, when many places were closed due to Covid. As an essential worker, I was looking for a safe place for her and they have been fantastic! She loves attending and I have seen her confidence blossom over the past 6+ months. I am incredibly thankful for the staff at Starma for welcoming us and how much they have helped my daughter grow.

Colleen Lavon

Gainesville

Clean, respectful, a caring facility that I trust my son with!

Jenifer Poole

Gainesville

The owner and staff truly care about the kids in their program and the greater Gainesville community. They strive to be the best, and it shows.

Lisa McNett

Gainesville

Top notch after school program for kiddos. They even pick them up from local Gainesville schools around town.Take them on outings, have summer camp, parents night out events and of course, life skills development. Empower is the life skill this cycle. Respect was last cycle. Leadership, teamwork, etc etc are others. Confidence, discipline, respect, focus and determination are just A FEW of the things any child, young or older adult will get from this grade A martial arts school! You will not be disappointed and the transformation you'll witness from their\your journey from white belt to black, is nothing short of amazing.

Jay Seigle Stoeber

Gainesville

Star MA has been a great experience for me and my two daughters. The instructors are fantastic as well as Kelly the rest of the staff. Master Gnad has setup a wonderful place, you owe it to yourself to check it out

Cristobal Moreno

Gainesville

Amazing school...my son has learned so much

Lori Michelle

Gainesville

Excellent karate master! Grandson goes there and loves Master Folsom! Good birthday party too!

Cathy Wilson

Gainesville

The StarMA family goes above and beyond. We are so happy to be a part of this! We appreciate the care and instruction our family receives.

Krystal Rose Seidel

Gainesville

My son started with the after school program at the end of Kindergarten. We weren’t happy with our daycare and StarMA was recommended to us. We could not be happier with how things have turned out. My son is now in third grade and loves StarMA. He is mad when we pick him up early and always wants to stay longer in the after school program. He is focused on his forms and looks forward to his goal of being a black belt. My son begs to participate in parents night out and holiday camps they hold because the staff puts so much time and creativity to make it non stop fun for the kids. We are so grateful for StarMA.

Katrina Harding

Gainesville

Star Martial Arts Karate for Kids & Adults in Gainesville

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We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders
& Adults Reach Their True Potential!

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Hi, I’m Ed Gnad.

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSING
FINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

Our Facility

What Makes Star Martial Arts Different From other
Karate & Taekwondo Schools?

Our Promise at Star Martial Arts:

To Train in the
Highest Quality Martial Arts
Program Available

To Focus On
Personal Development
in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs
Accessible & Enjoyable
by People of Any Age

WHAT IS TAEKWONDO

FUN, EXCITEMENT & PREPARATION: STUDENTS & PARENTS LOVE MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENTS!

Our classes fill up quickly

CHOOSE PROGRAM OF INTEREST :

Master Gnad

Chief Instructor

Master Forson

Senior Instructor

Mr Scoby

Operations director

Mr. Bachus

Assistant Instructor Lvl 2

Mr. Walwyn

Assistant Instructor Lvl 1

Mr. Collins

Assistant Instructor Lvl 1

Mr. DeBottis

Legacy Instructor Trainee

Mr. Paramygin

Legacy Instructor Trainee

We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders & Adults Reach Their True Potential!

352-374-4950

Enter Your Contact Info to View Current Web Specials & Pricing

Hi, I’m Ed Gnad.

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSINGFINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

We Share & teach The Same Values You Teach At Home.

TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN: SELF DEFENSE & AWARENESS SKILLS FOR THE REAL WORLD

Our Facility

What Makes Star Martial Arts Different From otherKarate & Taekwondo Schools?

Our Promise at Star Martial Arts:

To Train in the Highest Quality Martial Arts Program Available

To Focus On Personal Development in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs Accessible & Enjoyable by People of Any Age

WHAT IS TAEKWONDO

FUN, EXCITEMENT & PREPARATION: STUDENTS & PARENTS LOVE MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENTS!

Our classes fill up quickly

CHOOSE PROGRAM OF INTEREST :

Master Gnad

Chief Instructor

Master Forson

Senior Instructor

Mr Scoby

Operations director

Mr. Bachus

Assistant Instructor Lvl 2

Mr. Walwyn

Assistant Instructor Lvl 1

Mr. Collins

Assistant Instructor Lvl 1

Mr. DeBottis

Legacy Instructor Trainee

Mr. Paramygin

Legacy Instructor Trainee

We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders
& Adults Reach Their True Potential!

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSING
FINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

What Makes Star Martial Arts Different From other
Karate & Taekwondo Schools?

To Train in the
Highest Quality Martial Arts
Program Available

To Focus On
Personal Development
in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs
Accessible & Enjoyable
by People of Any Age