Lion Up Martial Arts Academy
Lion Up Martial Arts Academy, 5400 S Biscayne Dr UNIT F, Suite F, North Port, FL 34287
About
Lion Up Martial Arts Academy offers martial arts classes, including Cubs martial arts classes, Little Lions martial arts classes, and Youth BJJ and Adult BJJ classes. The program also offers birthday parties, summer camp, Parents Night Out events, PD Day Camps, and Spring Break Camp. Martial arts-themed birthday parties, summer camp, and spring break camp are held in a real martial arts school.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Lion Up Martial Arts Academy states that it is dedicated to the success of its participants. The leadership team includes Professor Elijah as instructor and Coach Solana McCaughen as assistant with the children’s program. Professor Elijah is a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a background in law enforcement and has dedicated his life to protecting his community through this work. Coach Solana was awarded her Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in June 2022 before her 16th birthday, is Captain of the Girls Team on the North Port High School Varsity Wrestling Team, became the Ontario Champ at the Ontario Open in May 2022, and was a Bronze Medalist at the IBJJF Pan American Games in Orlando in March 2023. The academy offers a complimentary class, programs that are tailored to goals such as confidence, focus, fitness, and weight loss, and a community of positive, fun, and caring individuals with professional instructors who make classes unique, fun, and safe.
Last updated February 16, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Lion Up Martial Arts Academy states that it is dedicated to the success of its participants. The leadership team includes Professor Elijah as instructor and Coach Solana McCaughen as assistant with the children’s program. Professor Elijah is a world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a background in law enforcement and has dedicated his life to protecting his community through this work. Coach Solana was awarded her Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in June 2022 before her 16th birthday, is Captain of the Girls Team on the North Port High School Varsity Wrestling Team, became the Ontario Champ at the Ontario Open in May 2022, and was a Bronze Medalist at the IBJJF Pan American Games in Orlando in March 2023. The academy offers a complimentary class, programs that are tailored to goals such as confidence, focus, fitness, and weight loss, and a community of positive, fun, and caring individuals with professional instructors who make classes unique, fun, and safe.
Last updated February 16, 2026.
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