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Clark's Self Defense

8261 Blaikie Court, Sarasota, FL, 34240

About this gym

At Clark's Self Defense, students of all ages grow stronger—physically and mentally—through high-quality martial arts and self-defense training. Programs include kids' martial arts, adult classes, women's self-defense, after-school care, private lessons, and birthday parties, all led by experienced, certified instructors in a safe, welcoming environment. Voted #1 Best Karate and Self Defense School in Sarasota FL for 2025 and 2026.

Classes offered

Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult 60mAfter School Program Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult 60mHomeschool Program 60mKempo Karate Advanced 60mKempo Karate Teen/Adult 60mKempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4 – 7 45mKempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 8 – 12 45mPrivate Lessons Women only Age 13+ 60m

Class schedule

Sunday
  • Private Lessons
    9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
Monday
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    8:30 AM–9:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Private Lessons
    9:30 AM–8:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Homeschool Program
    10:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • After School Program
    3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4 – 7
    4:30 PM–5:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 8 – 12
    5:15 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo Karate Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
Tuesday
  • Private Lessons
    7:00 AM–8:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • After School Program
    3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4 – 7
    4:30 PM–5:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 8 – 12
    5:15 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo Karate Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
Wednesday
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    8:30 AM–9:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Private Lessons
    9:30 AM–8:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • After School Program
    3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4 – 7
    4:30 PM–5:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 8 – 12
    5:15 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo Karate Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
Thursday
  • Private Lessons
    7:00 AM–8:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Homeschool Program
    10:00 AM–11:00 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • After School Program
    3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4 – 7
    4:30 PM–5:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 8 – 12
    5:15 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Women only Age 13+
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
Friday
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    8:30 AM–9:30 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Private Lessons
    9:30 AM–8:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • After School Program
    3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4 – 7
    4:30 PM–5:15 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 8 – 12
    5:15 PM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Advanced Jiu-Jitsu Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo Karate Teen/Adult
    6:00 PM–7:00 PM
    Drop-in OK
Saturday
  • Kempo Karate Advanced
    9:00 AM–10:00 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 4 – 7
    10:00 AM–10:45 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Kempo/Jiu-Jitsu Ages 8 – 12
    10:00 AM–10:45 AM
    Drop-in OK
  • Private Lessons
    11:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Drop-in OK

Membership & pricing

Group Classes Monthly Membership

Popular
$160/mo

Monthly membership for group Self Defense classes. Includes access to all age and level appropriate classes at the training facility, offered Monday–Saturday. Additional family members receive a 25% discount. Payments are non-refundable.

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