Getting here
Training from Lake Wales
About 25 minutes north of Lake Wales on US-27 and Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Lake Wales is about 25 minutes south of us on US-27, and the families who make that drive do it for the coaching staff: a Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and a Master of Sport of International Class in Judo with 16 years on the Ukrainian National Team. That combination is not something you find in most small-town gyms.
Wednesday is Judo day across the kids, homeschool and adult classes, so Lake Wales students who want takedowns and throws often build their week around it — and use the Friday evening open mat to put it all together.
- Evening classes for kids and adults every weekday
- Wednesday is Judo day across the kids, homeschool and adult classes
- First class is free — no experience or uniform needed to try
Our mat
Winter Haven Martial Arts Academy
6290 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
863-888-0577Mon–Thu · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Jiu-Jitsu & Judo
Tue & Thu · 11:15 AM
Homeschool Boxing
Tue & Thu · 4:45 PM
Family Boxing
Mon, Wed, Fri · 5:00 PM
Little Ninjas (5–7)
Mon–Fri · 5:45 PM
Kids Jiu-Jitsu & Judo (7–14)
Mon–Fri · 6:45 PM
Adult Jiu-Jitsu & Judo
Questions
Lake Wales FAQs
Is the drive from Lake Wales worth it?
Most Lake Wales families come once or twice a week and build their schedule around Judo Wednesdays and the Friday open mat. Your first class is free, so you can try the drive before committing.
Do you teach Judo as a separate class?
Judo is taught as part of the kids, homeschool and adult programs, with Wednesday as the dedicated Judo day.
What ages do you take?
Little Ninjas start at age 5, Kids Jiu-Jitsu and Judo covers ages 7 to 14, and adult classes are open to teens and adults.
Start with a free trial class
Beginners welcome in every class. Come watch, or step on the mats — call 863-888-0577 and we'll help you pick the right class.