St. Pete's Premier Martial Arts Academy

(727) 548-KICK

Eagles Park Shopping Center
5543 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33709

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Welcome to On The Mat Martial Arts!

At On The Mat, we are dedicated to providing our students with the most professional, high-quality martial arts training atmosphere possible. Here's How On The Mat Martial Arts Can Help You!

  • Get on track, get on the mat! Our state-of-the-art facility is geared with safe and effective resources.
  • Self-Improvement. Our programs target the stages of development to compliment each student's strengths and needs.
  • Health and Fitness with an edge. Our curriculums are designed to be results-driven with fun and effective training!

After a few short weeks, you'll notice the difference On The Mat makes! We're so confident that our programs generate results, and are at the same time fun, that we offer an exclusive 90-day money back guarantee!

Our Mission Statement

At On the Mat Martial Arts, our goal is to provide the most comprehensive, age-specific martial arts training programs available on the market today. We are committed to establishing measurable results physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. We are also dedicated to providing every student with the most positive training atmosphere possible.

What does this mean for you?

Our systems were designed exclusively to meet the stages of development of each individual student. We researched the learning and growing capabilities of students, ages 3 & up. From that research, we developed curriculums that will maximize training by matching physical, intellectual, emotional, and social stages. This means that each student will get more out of their training than ever imagined, we guarantee it!

"In the short time my children have been involved with On The Mat Martial Arts, I have seen tremendous strides in a positive direction. Not only has ON THE MAT been a great physical outlet, but the children have made so many personal bonds with children in their class as well as a growing respect and love for the members of the On The Mat Team!"

- Glen & Belinda Sawyers

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Attention All Power Ranger Fans!

Jason David FrankJason David Frank, 6th Degree Black Belt and POWER RANGER, visited On The Mat Martial Arts on Friday, April 20th to teach special classes and sign autographs for our students!

The event was FREE and EXCLUSIVE for all On The Mat students in appreciation for their dedication and support!

Check out what Kyoshi Jason David Frank said about us and our STUDENTS:

"I had the pleasure of working with Master Melody and her students. Her students are some of the most intelligent children I have EVER encountered. Their focus and martial arts abilities were extraordinary! I think that her programs are one of the most inspirational and
exciting programs on the market!"

We would like to thank Kyoshi Jason David Frank for stopping by On The Mat Martial Arts and spending the day with us!

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

April 12th - Instructor Certification-No Classes
Volunteer students are needed for the certification. See Ms. Jill for details.

April 28th - Jason David Frank - POWER RANGER

Master Frank will be teaching special classes on this day. No regular classes!

May 2nd - OTM Testing Day #1
Ages 10 and up. 6pm-8pm - Beginners: $25 Intermediates & Advanced: $35

May 3rd - OTM Testing Day #2

$25 per student...
10am Beginners Ages 3-6 (Future Kidz)
11:30am Intermediates & Advanced Ages 5&6 (Future Kidz)
1pm All students ages 7-9 (Karate Kidz Zone Prep)


May 5th & 6th - Fun Days
Students may their school T-Shirts and bring a friend to class

May 7th - Make-up Testing Day
You must be pre-registered. See Ms. Jill

May 8th to 11th - Cycle Break: No Classes

May 12th - New Testing Cycle Begins

May 26th - Memorial Day: No Classes

Melody Shuman Earns 5th Degree through the Pan American Taekwondo Federation

Ramsey, NJ: On behalf of the Pan American Taekwondo Federation, Grand Master Bai presented Melody Shuman with the prestigious title of 5th degree Black Belt warranted for her continued contributions within the Martial Arts industry. Melody Shuman has earned international recognition for many innovative developments including the creation of the widely used Little Ninja program and the highly acclaimed Age-Specific children’s Future Kidz series and Karate Kidz Zone series. Shuman has been in the Martial Arts for over 18 years with five years contributed to Martial Arts research and development which has influenced over 2,000 schools in over 9 countries.

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Distinguished Honor from UFAF!

Las Vegas, NV: On July 16th, 2005 on behalf of the United Fighting Arts Federation, Martial Arts legend Chuck Norris presented martial arts mentor Melody Shuman with an honorary award for her contributions on teaching children. Shuman was invited to speak to UFAF school owners and instructors during their annual event this summer. Topics covered included age-specific methods that generate results when teaching martial arts to children.

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