Freedom Martial Arts

Freedom Martial Arts, 3212 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Suite 102, Valrico, FL 33596

mapFreedom Martial Arts, 3212 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Suite 102, Valrico, FL 33596

About

Freedom Martial Arts offers Preschool Martial Arts, Kids Martial Arts, Teen Martial Arts, and Adult Martial Arts, along with Adult Jiu-Jitsu. The program also includes Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, birthday parties, an After School Program, and a Summer Camp.

• Ages: 3–18 years old

Freedom Martial Arts teaches six key life skills: Discipline, Respect, Self-Esteem, Honesty, Belief, and Communication. The program also teaches four levels of character development: Structure, Emotion, Knowledge, and Legacy. Once students reach Black Belt, the program describes it as time to “pass the torch” to the next generation of black belt leaders so they can “light the way” for others. The Preschool Martial Arts program focuses on building gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and preparing children for school and life. The Kids Martial Arts program teaches self-defense and life skills such as focus, discipline, respect, and self-esteem. Teen Martial Arts is described as a tech-alternative that gets teens active and engaged and helps them feel confident. Adult Martial Arts classes emphasize fitness, self-defense skills, and fun workouts. Adult Jiu-Jitsu is described as transforming physique, crushing fitness goals, and teaching practical self-defense skills. The After School Program keeps children safe after school while they learn skills for life. The Summer Camp is described as an experience children will not forget and states that martial arts changes lives. Freedom Martial Arts states that it strives to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members and believes martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or experience levels. The program states that Valrico members have seen improvements in as little as 7 days and describes itself as “Valrico’s Best Martial Arts School” in its page header. Freedom Martial Arts is a proud member of an unspecified organization, as indicated by the phrase “Proud Member of.”

Nick Myers is the Chief Instructor, Owner, and Master Instructor at Freedom Martial Arts and is a 6th Degree Black Belt. He has been training in martial arts for almost 25 years, has studied Taekwondo with the American Taekwondo Association since the age of 7, and has broadened his knowledge with Jiu-Jitsu. He has earned various state championships in forms, weapons, and sparring, ranked in the top 10 in the world in a competitive division, and earned a bronze medal in sparring for the world competition in 2011. He is also a certified instructor of Krav Maga. Amanda Myers is the Administrative Manager and a 1st Degree Black Belt. She began her martial arts journey with Taekwondo in 2013, earned her first degree black belt, became district champ in 2015, and ranked in the top 10 competitors in sparring and combat sparring.

Freedom Martial Arts states that it has been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time through martial arts, education, and coaching since it opened. The program states that it takes pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop, and succeed in their personal goals. It also states that throughout all of its programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, and that it stands behind its realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

One testimonial states, “I highly recommend Master Myers’ Tae Kwon Do program. His program instilled confidence and self-esteem, which he was able to take with him to school.” Another testimonial states, “He is engaged during class time and enjoys learning all of the various techniques. We are grateful for Master Myers and his dedication to his students.”

Last updated June 1, 2026.

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