The Best Martial Arts School in Gainesville.

Budo Tatami FC guides kids and adults in Gainesville to build discipline, focus, and confidence through fitness and martial arts. Book a free assessment class to get started with the best martial arts school in Gainesville.

Do Any of These Sound Like Your Child or You?

Our goal is to empower you or your child to unleash inner strength, develop discipline, build focus, and to have a positive impact for everyone who lives in Gainesville.

Why Join Kids Martial Art Classes

  • Build Focus & Discipline: If your child is having a hard time focusing, or paying attention, our kid's martial art classes will help them develop focus and discipline skills.
  • Build Self-Confidence: Our kid's martial art classes are designed to help your child to develop self-confidence and decrease anxiety in their day-to-day life.
  • Develop Listening Skills: Is your child not listening or following instructions? Engaging in martial art classes nurtures children's listening skills as they learn to follow instructions and respond to cues from instructors.
  • Learn Self Defense: Dealing with bullies in school or online? Our martial art classes are a great way to teach your child to protect themself against bullies physically and emotionally.

Why Join Adult Martial Art Classes

  • Shed Extract Pounds: It's hard to stay motivated working out alone. Instead with our MMA programs you can have fun and shed weight at the same time. Never feel like you're working out again.
  • Build Strength: Our martial art classes are designed to help you improve strength through diverse workouts, enhancing both muscular fitness and overall physical resilience.
  • Join The Tribe: Become part of a strong tribe and community of people who love MMA. Like-Minded individuals to level up their skills, encourage each other, and win at life.
  • Learn Self Defense:  Nothing makes you feel more confident than knowing that not only can you protect yourself but also your family and the ones you love.

Gainesville's Best Martial Arts Classes

We offer a wide variety of programs designed to keep you or your child active, build confidence, stay focused, and get fit as you learn to defend yourselves.

Mini Champs (3-5)

This martial arts class welcomes children as young as 3, nurturing discipline, respect, and confidence through engaging activities in our Mini Champs Program.

Youth Champs

This martial art class combines Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Self-Defense, and Kickboxing, fostering respect, confidence, safety, camaraderie, discipline, and perseverance in students.

Gracie Jiu Jitsu

This martial art class, rooted in the acclaimed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, empowers individuals of all ages, fostering self-defense skills embraced by the U.S. Army and law enforcement agencies nationwide.

Kick Boxing

This martial art class offers an intense full-body workout featuring boxing punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes. Partner drills enhance strategy, timing, and distance control.

Budo Tatami Power Fit

This martial art class, Budo Tatami Power Fit, blends HIIT circuits with bodyweight exercises and kickboxing to elevate heart rate, burn calories, and enhance endurance.

Personal Training

This martial art class at Budo Tatami merges fitness with discipline, offering personalized one-on-one sessions led by elite trainers to achieve your fitness aspirations.

Need a Martial Arts School in Gainesville to Unlock Your Hidden Potential?

Here is how you can get more information about our program, pricing, schedules, and get started.

Book a Free Martial Art Assessment Class

Schedule your free assessment class below. Talk to one of our coaches about your goals, challenges, and what you looking to accomplish for you child or you!

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Join us for an assessment class

Come join us for an assessment class. Our instructors will work with you to figure out which program will help you reach your goals.

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Sign up for one of our martial arts classes.

If you love what we have to offer and think we can help you or your child achieve and grow, then let us know and we will enroll you into the program that fits you best.

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What Gainesville Locals Are Saying...

Lizbeth Gordon recommends Budo Tatami FC

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If you're looking for a place where you can feel at home with people who care about your growth and development I would highly recommend this place. The professor here is one of the most genuine people I've met and I believe he truly cares about his students. The amount of knowledge he has is incredible and proof of this is the white belts under him. They are technical in every move they make and are knowledgeable about why every move makes a difference in their game. It's been a pleasure being a part of this gym and would recommend it to anyone looking for a jiu-jitsu and kickbacking school.

Chloé Malaisé recommends Budo Tatami FC

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Sensei Ismael is an incredible teacher and creates an incredible space for growth, not only physically but mentally as well. Highly recommended!

Hernan Mendez recommends Budo Tatami FC

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I have known Ismael for 19 years, he has taught my son and daughter since they were little kids. He has been an important and positive influence on my kids development. I also started practicing Jiu Jitsu with him and am still doing it after 15 years. I can’t think of anyone who I can trust more. He is trustworthy and deeply cares for the kids development on and off the mat. Incredible teacher and amazing martial art practitioner.

Holly Barrett Realtor recommends Budo Tatami FC

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I am so excited about my boys learning from Sensei Ish. My eldest just turned 4 and he’s loving it. I can tell a difference in his level of respect, especially at school he’s very proud of listening and obeying his teachers.

Nicole Dixon recommends Budo Tatami FC

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Our son joined the Budo Tatami family about a year ago and it has been the best investment we ever made for our child. It is amazing to see the skills he has learned, the self-confidence he has gained, and the admiration he has for Sensei and Senpai. Sensei Ismael is so patient with the children, but he is also fair and teaches the students valuable lessons about discipline, respect, self-control, and friendship. 


You are treated like family the moment you walk through the door, and the Saturno family is some of the most top-quality people you will ever find. Our son has flourished under his mentorship, and we know that in addition to keeping him active, he is learning essential self-defense skills that will help him protect himself and others if necessary. We simply cannot fully express how much we appreciate Budo Tatami.

Got Questions? We Got Answers

My child isn't athletic. Can he/she still participate in martial arts?

Absolutely. Martial Arts teaches kids to be coordinated, flexible and strong. Kids who don't naturally have these qualities develop them. Kids who do have these qualities develop them even more.

Are these Martial Arts classes fun?

Yes! After all, these are children we're dealing with here. And kids love their fun. We do a variety of games and activities that have kids laughing and smiling. We work hard here - but we play just as hard.

Can Martial Arts cause injury?

Because we place such a huge focus on safety and injury prevention, we're proud to say that injuries are very few and far between with our program. In fact, because Martial Arts gets you in great shape, and makes you strong and flexible, people often see LESS injuries in their lives.

Do you have to be in good shape to take Martial Arts?

Not at all! In fact, many people use martial arts as a way to get in good shape. They come to us out of shape, and quickly become athletic and limber.

Is Martial Arts violent?

No! Because self-defense technique is taught in Martial Arts, it's often thought of as violent. However, the philosophies behind Martial Arts revolve around peace and harmony. The moves are more of a way to become connected with your body. We teach diplomacy and friendship. However, if a violent situation ever arises in your life, you'll have powerful tools to defend yourself and your loved ones.

What's a good age for a child to start Martial Arts?

Honestly, practically every age is a good age to start! We have young children, as well as teenagers. We also have specific programs for adults. So no matter what age - we've got you covered.

Where To Find Budo Tatami FC 

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Address: 6730 Browns Bridge Road 400, Gainesville, Georgia, 30506, US


Phone: (954) 471-1543

Email: info@budotatamifc.com

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