Jacksonville · Florida
STRIKING BALANCE
Saint John's, 445 State Rd 13 N Suite 4, Jacksonville, FL 32259
About STRIKING BALANCE
Striking Balance is a martial arts and self-defence school on State Road 13 in Saint John's County, Jacksonville, Florida, teaching a rotating curriculum: "A" days cover striking, stand-up and defence, "B" days ground defence, takedowns, sweeps, submissions and escapes, and Friday/Saturday specialty days cover advanced technique and weapons. Programmes run as Lil' Dragons (ages 5-6), a Basic Program for ages 7-12, and teen and adult classes, with a free 15-minute introductory private lesson with a black belt instructor for new students. Master Instructor Frank Giglio was a New Jersey police officer for 25 years and is now a Saint John's County deputy; senior instructor Kristian Flood spent 20 years with the NYPD, is a certified black belt instructor and Core Krav Maga instructor, and specialises in escrima stick fighting. The striking syllabus draws on boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, karate and taekwondo, and the ground syllabus on wrestling, jiu-jitsu and law enforcement tactics; sparring is offered in separate classes and is never required.
Pricing
Programs
- Kids
- Beginners
- Wrestling
- Self-Defense
- MMA
Weekly Schedule
Instructors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the head instructor at STRIKING BALANCE?+
The head instructor is Frank Giglio, a black belt.
Does STRIKING BALANCE have a kids BJJ program?+
Yes, STRIKING BALANCE offers a dedicated program for children.