Suncoast Martial Arts

CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY 🇺🇸

Suncoast Martial Arts will be closed today, Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

Enjoy the holiday, and we’ll see you back in class tomorrow!

🥋 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Martial Arts Family

Julee and I would like to sincerely thank all the grandmasters, instructors, guros, sifus, senseis, students, family members, and friends who joined us for my Birthday Workout Seminar.

Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me and for coming together as one united martial arts family. As I shared earlier, each of us is an important piece of the puzzle. When the martial arts community comes together, we create a truly beautiful picture.

We deeply appreciate everyone who trained hard, shared their knowledge, showed respect, and participated with such a positive spirit. The wonderful conversations about martial arts, life, food, and our hopes for the future made the day even more meaningful.

We would also like to recognize everyone who helped prepare the dojo, cook and serve the food, shop for supplies, run errands, organize the activities, and handle the many details that made this special day possible. Every contribution, large or small was noticed and greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your friendship, dedication, love, and support. You made this birthday celebration and workshop a wonderful memory that I will always treasure.

Until we meet and train again, may we continue to learn from one another, support one another, and strengthen the bonds of our martial arts family.

With sincere gratitude and respect,

Hanshi Eric Taylor
Julee Malaykham
Andy Sanano
Tatsumaki Tactical Jujutsu
Suncoast Martial Arts Group, Inc.

🥋🎉 BIRTHDAY WORKOUT SEMINAR 🎉🥋
Celebrating Hanshi Eric Taylor

Join us at Suncoast Martial Arts Group, Inc. for a special Birthday Workout Seminar featuring practical martial arts training, fellowship, and fun!

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Topics will include:

🥋 Joint locks
🛡️ Defense against common attacks
⚔️ Weapon disarms
💥 Takedowns

This seminar is open to the public, and no previous martial arts experience is necessary. Wear loose-fitting workout clothing or a martial arts uniform.

Featured guest instructors include:

🥋 G**o Andy Sanano
🥋 Grandmaster Willie Cintron
🥋 Sensei Ray Castro
🥋 Sensei Dorian Rodriguez
🥋 Sensei Robert Ervans
🥋 Sensei Yefrain Munoz
🥋 Sensei Stacey Knight
🥋 Sifu Ray Peters
…and others!

💵 Participants: $30
👀 Spectators: $15

📍 Suncoast Martial Arts Group, Inc.
2050 62nd Ave N, FL 2
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

📞 (727) 327-9800
🌐 suncoastmartialarts.com

Martial arts instructors interested in teaching at the seminar should call Julee Taylor to have their names added to the instructor list.

Come train, learn, celebrate, and share the martial arts spirit with Hanshi Eric Taylor!

🥋 Having a great time at the WWA Meet & Greet!

Martial arts is about more than learning techniques, it’s about coming together, sharing knowledge, building friendships, and supporting one another.

We train hard, study hard, and continue sharpening our skills, but we also know how to relax, socialize, laugh, and enjoy the martial arts family we have created.

Not only do we train hard, we play hard, Shihan Eric TaylorEric Taylor

Kicking off WWA Mortal Combat weekend at Hatchet Hangout! 🪓 Night one and the crew is already reunited.

The perfect way to start: good friends, good throws, and celebrating our Hanshi Eric's birthday too.

Happy Birthday, Hanshi! Here's to the rest of the weekend. 🎉

Shihan Eric Taylor
Julee Malaykham
Tatsumaki Tactical Jujutsu

🥋 LOOKING FOR MORE THAN JUST AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM?

Give your child an after-school experience that builds confidence, discipline, focus, fitness, and real-life self-defense skills—while having fun and making new friends!

At Suncoast Martial Arts, we help kids grow stronger—inside and out. 💪

✨ OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDES:

🥋 Professional Martial Arts Training
🚌 School Pickup Included
📚 Homework Time
💪 Fitness & Physical Activity
🛡️ Age-Appropriate Self-Defense
🎯 Focus & Discipline
🤝 Respect, Teamwork & Character Building
⭐ Safe, Positive & Fun Environment
🎒 FREE UNIFORM FOR NEW STUDENTS!

Your child can also continue training in our regular evening classes:

🐉 Little Dragons | Ages 5–8
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🥋 Juniors | Ages 9–12
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Suncoast Martial Arts Group, Inc.
2050 62nd Ave N, Suite 2
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

📞 (727) 327-9800 — Call or Text
🌐 suncoastmartialarts.com

🔥 SPACES ARE LIMITED — ENROLL TODAY!

Strong Body. Strong Mind. Strong Future.

👉 Message us today or call/text to reserve your child’s spot!

Suncoast Martial Arts

Drumming up excitement at Suncoast Martial Arts Summer Camp! 🥁

This past week's Friday field trip took our students to the New Port Richey Public Library for a powerful and moving performance by The Tampa Taiko Japanese Drums. Julius and Matthew didn't just perform, they educated. They shared the rich history behind Taiko drumming, explaining its cultural significance and the discipline and teamwork required to master it.

Then came the rhythm. The energy in the room was electric as Julius and Matthew showcased incredible skill and passion through every beat. Our students were captivated, and the connection between the discipline of Taiko and the discipline they practice in martial arts wasn't lost on any of us.

The best part of the day came when volunteers were invited up to try it themselves. Hanshi Eric didn't hesitate to join in, and by the end, every single student had the chance to pick up a drum and experience the rhythm firsthand. Their faces lit up with excitement and pride.

We were especially fortunate to catch Matthew and Julius at their last show of the summer! A special thank you to the coordinator at New Port Richey Public Library for booking this incredible event and making it possible for our students to experience it.

Thank you, Julius and Matthew, for sharing your talent, your culture, and your passion with our Summer Camp family. It was truly an unforgettable experience.

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Drumming up excitement at Suncoast Martial Arts Summer Camp! 🥁

This past week's Friday field trip took our students to the New Port Richey Public Library for a powerful and moving performance by The Tampa Taiko Japanese Drums. Julius and Matthew didn't just perform, they educated. They shared the rich history behind Taiko drumming, explaining its cultural significance and the discipline and teamwork required to master it.

Then came the rhythm. The energy in the room was electric as Julius and Matthew showcased incredible skill and passion through every beat. Our students were captivated, and the connection between the discipline of Taiko and the discipline they practice in martial arts wasn't lost on any of us.

The best part of the day came when volunteers were invited up to try it themselves. Hanshi Eric didn't hesitate to join in, and by the end, every single student had the chance to pick up a drum and experience the rhythm firsthand. Their faces lit up with excitement and pride.

We were especially fortunate to catch Matthew and Julius at their last show of the summer! A special thank you to the coordinator at New Port Richey Public Library for booking this incredible event and making it possible for our students to experience it.

Thank you, Julius and Matthew, for sharing your talent, your culture, and your passion with our Summer Camp family. It was truly an unforgettable experience.