Business Details
18 Years
experience
Certified Martial Arts Training in Tallahassee, FL
Logans Martial Arts Academy has been serving Tallahassee since 2008 as the only karate school certified by the International Martial Arts Council. Our academy specializes in Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing, Grappling, and Escrima, combining traditional martial arts methods with cutting-edge self-defense techniques. With a team of professionally trained blackbelt instructors, including 9th Dan Professor Bill Logan and 5th Dan Master Tammy Logan, we provide training that develops physical strength, mental discipline, and practical self-defense skills. Our programs cater to all ages and ability levels, emphasizing character development through values like honor, loyalty, and respect. Students benefit from comprehensive instruction in both armed and unarmed combat, including weapons training with bo staffs, kamas, and sai.The academy's family-oriented environment fosters personal growth while maintaining rigorous standards of technical proficiency. Our instructors bring decades of combined experience from diverse martial arts backgrounds, including Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai. We offer specialized classes for women's self-defense and law enforcement defensive tactics, ensuring practical applications for real-world scenarios. The academy's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through its recognition as 2009's School of the Year by the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Through structured curricula and personalized attention, we help students achieve their full potential both inside and outside the dojo.
Services
Kenpo Karate
Kickboxing
Grappling
Escrima
Self Defense
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years combined experience in martial arts instruction
- Our instructors are certified blackbelts with law enforcement defensive tactics training
- We provide family-oriented training environment with personalized attention
- We teach practical self-defense techniques proven in real-world scenarios
- We combine traditional martial arts with modern combat methods
Associations and certifications
- International Martial Arts Council
- United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Services
Kenpo Karate
Our Kenpo Karate program combines traditional Shaolin Kung Fu with modern self-defense techniques. Students learn devastating hard-core defense skills while developing mental discipline and physical fitness. The curriculum includes both armed and unarmed combat training with weapons like bo staffs and sai.
Kickboxing
Our Kickboxing classes blend American rules, Muay Thai, and international techniques for effective workouts. Instructors teach proper form while building cardiovascular endurance and combat skills. Classes accommodate all fitness levels with personalized attention from experienced trainers.
Grappling
Street-effective grappling techniques focus on real-world self-defense scenarios. Training includes ground fighting, counter moves, and weapon defense. Instructors incorporate practical experience from bouncer work and law enforcement backgrounds to develop effective close-combat skills.
Escrima
Filipino Martial Arts instruction covers stick, knife, and combination defense techniques. Students train with multiple styles including Modern Arnis and Kali. The program emphasizes practical applications for real-world self-defense situations using traditional and modern weapon forms.
Self Defense
Comprehensive self-defense training covers abduction prevention, rape defense, and risk awareness. Programs include expedient weapon use and proper force application. Specialized classes for women and law enforcement defensive tactics training available with certified instructors.
People
Professor Bill Logan
9th Degree Black Belt
With 42 years of martial arts experience and 28 years teaching in Tallahassee, Professor Logan holds multiple black belts including 9th Dan in Kajukenbo and 7th Dan in Shaolin Kenpo. He developed effective street grappling techniques through 8 years as a Montana bouncer.
Master Tammy Logan
5th Degree Black Belt
Master Tammy has 21 years of martial arts experience with 5th Dan rankings in both Shaolin Kenpo and Kajukenbo. Certified in Krav Maga and law enforcement defensive tactics, she was recognized as Krav Maga Female Instructor of the Year in 2011.
Cathrine Hancock
5th Degree Black Belt
With 22 years of martial arts training and 5th Dan rankings in Kajukenbo and Shaolin Kenpo, Cathrine brings academic discipline as a Florida State University Postdoctoral Researcher while teaching effective self-defense techniques.
Chad Camp
4th Degree Black Belt
A 10-year law enforcement corrections officer with 4th Degree Black Belts in Shaolin Kenpo and Tae Kwon Do, Chad combines practical security experience with martial arts instruction for real-world applications.
Collin Roehner
4th Degree Black Belt
With 11 years of Kenpo training and academic focus in speech pathology, Collin brings analytical precision to martial arts instruction while maintaining competitive experience in Muay Thai kickboxing.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We teach Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing, Grappling, Escrima, and Krav Maga with a curriculum combining traditional and modern techniques.
Are classes available for children?
Yes, we offer children's classes with age-appropriate instruction focusing on basic techniques, discipline, and safety.
Do I need prior experience to join?
No prior experience is required. Our instructors teach all classes at the student's ability level.
Are there self-defense classes for women?
Yes, we offer specialized women's self-defense classes focusing on risk awareness and practical defense techniques.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
All instructors are certified blackbelts with extensive training in multiple martial arts disciplines and real-world experience.
