Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts
About
Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts offers mixed martial arts and karate training in Tampa, Florida, with a strong emphasis on character development alongside physical skills. The gym is led by Chief Masters David and Laura, who create a structured yet supportive environment where students of all ages and belt levels train together. Their coaching style blends technical instruction in disciplines like Taekwondo with consistent reinforcement of life skills such as respect, confidence, and self-control. Members appreciate the flexible class scheduling, which accommodates busy family routines, and note that higher-level students actively encourage newcomers, fostering a collaborative community atmosphere.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise Chief Masters David and Laura for being incredible mentors who deeply invest in each student's growth, teaching both martial arts techniques and essential life skills like respect, discipline, and confidence. They highlight a positive, structured environment that is fun and supportive, with flexible scheduling that accommodates busy families. Specific improvements noted include better eye contact, attitude, and social interactions in children, while adult members report achieving personal fitness milestones and building self-defense skills. Long-term students express gratitude for earning black belts and forming strong friendships within the welcoming community.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Taylor Meadows
3 weeks ago
We absolutely love Kowkabany Taekwondo center! Chief Masters David and Laura are incredible mentors to the kids. They go far beyond just teaching martial arts skills and they truly care about shaping strong character in their students. My boys are learning fantastic Taekwondo techniques, but what impresses me even more is the emphasis on life skills: respect, confidence, self-control, and discipline. Chief Masters David and Laura take the time to teach things that really matter, like making strong handshakes, maintaining eye contact, and carrying themselves with confidence and respect. It’s clear they are deeply invested in helping each child grow. The positive environment and the values they reinforce in every class make this place really special. We feel so grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend it to any family looking for more than just a sport for their kids.
Maria K
a month ago
We enrolled our two sons (ages 12 and 10) about a year ago and it’s been such a great experience for our family! They absolutely love coming to class and we love watching them learn and grow. The instructors do an amazing job teaching discipline, respect, and focus in a fun, supportive environment. I’ve noticed huge improvements in our kid's eye contact, attitude, and how they interact with others. They are learning so much more than just martial arts. As working parents we appreciate the flexibility of the classes, as you can choose which days work best each week, which makes it so much easier with our busy schedules. Classes include students of all belt levels, and it’s great to see how the higher belts encourage and motivate the younger or newer students. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend it to any family looking for a positive, well-rounded martial arts program!
Stephanie Rodriguez
a month ago
We absolutely love our son’s taekwondo school! The instructors are patient, encouraging, and wonderful with kids. They create a positive, structured environment that builds confidence, focus, and respect while still being fun. Our son looks forward to every class, and we’ve seen such great growth in him. Highly recommend to any family!
Robert Langley
a month ago
Excellent for taekwondo and anyone pursuing martial arts. The leadership displayed and shown is fantastic. My son and daughter started taking lessons here and I was so inspired and impressed I decided to take lessons myself. Highly recommend. I am now in the best shape of my life and get to do it with my kids.
saanvi jha
a month ago
Kowkabany Martial Arts is truly the #1 place to train! Chief and Chief Master are some of the most supportive and dedicated instructors you could ever ask for, and they have great humor, which makes every class enjoyable and welcoming. I’ve been training at KFMA for the past 4–5 years, and I genuinely look forward to going to the dojo every evening. They absolutely deserve five stars for the way they continue to support and guide my brother and me — not just in learning martial arts, but in building confidence and learning how to defend ourselves. I’ve also made many great friends along the way. I’m proud to say that both my brother and I earned our black belts with the guidance of Chief and Chief Master, and we couldn’t be more grateful!
Contact
13910 Monroes Business Park, Tampa, FL 33635, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed