Discover Yourself
Step into a world of empowerment and self-discovery at UndergrounD Fitness and Self-Defense in Jacksonville, FL. Our Dojo Resources page is your ultimate guide, whether you want to learn off of training videos or master the art of tying your belt. Our dedicated team is here to ensure you have everything you need to thrive in our Montessori dojo. Discover the secrets of our Minja Program, get answers to your burning questions in our FAQ section, and explore the stripe systems. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please call your instructors at (904) 704-7888!
OUR TRAINERS
Our instructors love what they do, and it shows. Each one is certified in their field, and regularly attends (or leads!) seminars and workshops about new trends and techniques.
MASTER CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS
Age: 42
Martial arts practiced: Tkd, Jujitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Krav Maga.
Goals: To build a Martial arts family in person and online. Instilling confidence, discipline, and self-control to our students. Self-defence, awareness and fitness come from dedicated training.
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MASTER BENJAMIN LEMASTERS
FOUNDING RANK: 4TH DAN, est 1991
SPECIALTY: WEAPONS, FORMS
Started training in 1991 at 5 years old, Master LaMasters has always had a passion for sharing and teaching others. Raised in a dojo where teaching was a mandatory part of earning your black belt, he has been teaching since age 12, when he earned his first degree black belt in the traditional Korean art of Tang Soo Do. Continuing to train, he earned his 2nd and 3rd degree black belt in the same school.
During his career, he has been national champion several times in both forms and sparring, as well as breaking and choreography divisions. In 2009, he joined a Tae Kwon Do organization and helped to expand it from 1 to 4 locations. During that time he expanded his areas of martial study to include other arts including Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, boxing/kickboxing, Judo, Jiujitsu, Tai Chi and various forms of weaponry such as sword, nunchaku, sai, escrima and bo staff.
Innovating a New Frontier of Martial Arts for the
Modern World
UndergrounD Fitness and Self Defense is a testament to traditional martial arts training and perseverance. The founding members have been martial artists their entire lives, but hadn’t dreamed of running a school themselves.
Faced with the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, while the world turned inward, we chose to expand beyond our limits. Embracing the new era of virtual learning, we transformed a humble garage into a dojo, continuing our practice through quarantine and fostering a community bound by the spirit of martial arts.
There have been many challenges throughout our growth since then, but with the integrated support of the instructors, owners, families and students, we have been able to persevere and prosper. Throughout these events our character and grit have been tested, and we are proud to continue to preserve historical martial traditions while using innovative curriculum to provide a unique training opportunity for anyone, anywhere!
We look forward to training with you, your family, and friends. Together, we can build a better world by strengthening our minds, bodies and characters. Best wishes on your own journey!
-The UndergrounD Team