Welcome to The Dojo School of Self Defense - Offering Karate and Jujutsu Classes for All Ages
 
 

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727-394-7500

The Dojo School of Self Defense, located in Seminole Florida, is a family-owned martial arts training school offering classes in Uechi Ryu Karate, an Okinawan style, and Jujutsu (also spelled Jiu Jitsu or Jujitsu) for men, women, and children. Regularly scheduled classes include Adult Karate and Jujutsu, Kids Karate and Jujutsu and Toddler Training but we also have Special Events scheduled year-round. All ages welcomed and encouraged!

Classes at The Dojo are held in the evenings or on weekends, fitting easily into an otherwise-busy lifestyle. View our Schedule or Special Events calendars to find information about upcoming classes or seminars that interest you. Classes are taught by Master Ryan Dean, owner and founder of The Dojo School of Self Defense and a 6th degree Black Belt, Sensei Matt Putorek, 2nd degree Black Belt, and Sensei Jae Trese, 2nd degree Black Belt. For more information about our staff, including which classes they teach, please read more information About Us.

Martial arts can be more than just a way to fight. At The Dojo, we view martial arts as a means of self defense, first and foremost, but also as a great way to get in shape while having fun. You won't even notice that you're getting a workout! We are sure that you will see what martial arts training can do for you in one session and leave you wanting more. That's why we invite you to come in to The Dojo for a Free Trial Lesson of your choice - and bring the family.

Call The Dojo today at 727-394-7500 to discuss your training goals or find out more about scheduled self defense classes and programs.

Master Ryan Dean, 6th degree Black Belt, 8th dan poses with Master Frank Gorman, 8th degree Black Belt in Uechi Ryu Karate
Sensei Matt Putorek, 2nd Degree Black Belt, teaches the kids karate class at The Dojo School of Self Defense - Here two kids in the class are practicing their punches
Master Ryan Dean demonstrates a jujutsu move that pins Sensei Matt Putorek, 2nd Degree Black Belt
Japanese characters, or kanji, from Jiteki Jyu Ku Sensei Ken Nakamatsu, 9th degree Black Belt. This poem from Okinawa means 'Follow your heart and do not let praise condemnation sway you'
Ryan Dean's The Dojo School of Self Defense is conveniently located on Seminole Blvd in Largo, FL North of St Petersburg and South of Clearwater