(850) 664-KICK (5425)

Welcome to the Emerald Coast Martial Arts Academy, LLC ® (ECMA),  located at #85 Beal Pkwy., Ft. Walton Beach (by Kmart) in the Florida panhandle. We are a traditional dojo nestled in between Destin and Pensacola, FL-home to the sugar white sands along the Emerald Coast! We offer:

• •Shotokan Karate Do for kid’s & adults

• •Law Enforcement Tactical Instruction

• •Women’s Advanced Street Tactics

• •Kid’s anti-bullying and predator protection courses

• •Private instruction available

An exceptional training environment:

    Our students love to come to practice.  Class is always enjoyable because we learn in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dedication.  With a staff of six black belt instructors (three of which are master black belts) we offer years of experience and variety.   Our 2,400 square foot facilty is equipped mirrors, Zebra floor mats, stretch bars & machines, striking pad equiptment and heavy bags for optimal training.  

    We are an active dojo with participation in community projects, local parades and activity trips ( IE. canoeing on Black Water river, beach workouts, dojo movie and pizza nights and holiday parties).   Come join our family!

Adults and kids (ages 5 and up) are welcomed.

On this site you will find information for people who are interested in our dojo and active students. You will find:

• •Documents about Shotokan

• •History
• •Meaning
• •Purpose

                          •You will find links to YouTube videos of JKA approved katas

• •Lastly for registered students of ECMA you will find rank related information for your belt rank.

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