Carrollwood Black Belt Academy

Carrollwood Black Belt Academy offers Little Dragons, Young Warriors, Adult & Family classes, an After-School Program, Spring & Summer Camps, a Demo Team, and a Competition Team. Little Dragons is for ages 4 to 6, and Young Warriors serves beginner, intermediate, or advanced youth. Adult & Family classes are for adults and young adults.

Programs

• Little Dragons — 4 to 6 year olds · Classes times 4:00pm to 4:25pm; Regular Class held Monday and Wednesday; Sparring Class held Tuesday and Thursday
• Young Warriors — Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Youth · Beginner’s Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5:15pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:15pm; Sparring Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:15pm
• Adult & Family — Adult & Young Adult · Classes are held Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs from 6:30pm to 7:15pm
• After-School Program
• Spring & Summer Camps
• Demo Team
• Competition Team

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: During School Year Monday - Friday: 2:30pm - 6:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: Closed; June - Mid-August Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 6:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: Closed

About the provider

The academy was established in 1999 and is described as one of the first Martial Arts After-School Tae Kwon Do programs established in the Tampa Bay area. Sensei Miranda is listed as the leadership contact. Students are escorted and transported from several elementary schools. The school has no contract, offers a first free class, requires students to earn their belts, holds promotions twice a year, requires a minimum age for testing, and states that students must be 16 years old before they are eligible for a black belt.

No contract; first class is free; traditional school requiring students to earn their belts; promotions twice a year; students must meet a minimum age requirement for testing; students must be 16 years old before eligible for black belt.

What families say

“My kids are evidence of the values taught at Carrollwood Black Belt Academy and their confidence, grades and health are my rewards.” — Natalie P.

“I respect that the children must earn their belts through hard work and are not simply given them.” — Margaret Genung

“This school has superb instruction and teaches my kids discipline.” — Wayne Masut

Last updated September 9, 2026.