Thrive  Marital Arts

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"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever."

Psalm 107:1

Thrive Martial Arts is a faith-based martial arts and self-defense program offering free training with nearly ten instructors.
Our curriculum includes Religious Instruction, Karate, Judo, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and general self-defense.
We have ten belt levels of advancement, but what truly sets us apart are three key aspects:
1. Faith-Based Training – Religious instruction is a requirement for belt advancement.
2. Holistic Development – Our program focuses on building not only martial arts skills but also mind and spirit, fostering self-confidence and leadership.
3. Completely Free – Our program is 100% free, covering all training costs, uniforms, equipment, and belt testing fees.

Who Can Join? Our students range in age from 5 to 80 years old. Five-year-old children must demonstrate the ability to listen, learn, and stay focused during training.
What We Teach:  In addition to martial arts, we also offer instruction in board breaking, knife defense, and gun defense.

Schedule & Location:

Season: October through May

Location: Thrive Martial Arts is located
at 1511 South St., Leesburg, FL 34748.

For more information,
call the Church of the Lakes Office
at 352-405-2825.

  • Coaches’ Meeting & Prayer: 4:10–4:15 PM.
  • Mat Chat Required: All students attending Class #1 or Class #2 must participate in Mat Chat.
  • All Ages Welcome: Classes are open to all ages.
  • Multiple Classes: Students may attend more than one class per day.

Schedule: 
OCTOBER 2026 to May 2027

Wednesdays
3:45 to 4:15pm Taekwondo - Open gym
4:15 to 5:00pm Taekwondo - Class #1
5:00 to 5:15pm Mat chat
5:15 to 6:00pm Taekwondo - Class #2
 
Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:45 to 4:15pm Karate - Open gym
4:15 to 5:00pm Karate - Class #1
5:00 to 5:15pm Mat Chat
5:15 to 6:00pm Karate - Class#2

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