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Lazic Fitness & Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St. Petersburg, Florida
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule lazicmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 727-258-7752
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My Son has attended here for years and I would highly recommend anyone interested in martial arts from Youth to adults to give them a try 🙌🏽”
“As a woman who has always been interested in boxing, I recently decided to try a personal boxing class.”
“As a parent, it’s very important to me that my child learns self-defense, discipline, and grows stronger and healthier.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve been doing kickboxing for 10 years, and training with Sasa Lazić has shaped a lot of my growth.”
“As a parent, it’s very important to me that my child learns self-defense, discipline, and grows stronger and healthier.”
What students say
“Lazic is an amazing instructor he gives his all with his students, it’s not only a karate dojo but also a “day care” he goes the extra mile with the kids!”
“I was a little nervous at first, but the personal class environment was so welcoming and empowering.”
“The academy's friendly and professional approach, coupled with their genuine care for each student, has truly made this journey a remarkable one.”
“He didn't just teach me how to punch; he taught me the proper footwork, stance, and defensive moves.”
“As a parent, it’s very important to me that my child learns self-defense, discipline, and grows stronger and healthier.”
“Great place for the kids & adults to keep up healthy lifestyle, at affordable price.”
From the reviews
SL Fitness & Martial Arts is truly one of the best places in St. Petersburg for kids to grow—not just in martial arts, but in life. The location is convenient and family-friendly, and the facility has a welcoming atmosphere. What really stands out is the discipline and structure the instructors provide.
I am incredibly impressed with SL fitness and martial arts! The instructors are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and supportive. Sasa creates a positive and encouraging environment that has really boosted my daughter's confidence and discipline.
I have 2 kids here for after care and martial arts. They love It and I love what they learn, which is not just skill, but discipline and structure. Great place and I trust them. Mr. Lazic is great with all the kids. They also offer additional training and special events too! 100% recommend!
As a woman who has always been interested in boxing, I recently decided to try a personal boxing class. It was one of the best decisions I've made. My instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. He didn't just teach me how to punch; he taught me the proper footwork, stance, and defensive moves.
New to Karate? Start at Lazic Fitness & Martial Arts
Lazic Fitness & Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Lazic Fitness & Martial Arts
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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