Announcements & Updates
Class & Enrollment Information
New Student Tuition
All new students pay the full monthly tuition when beginning classes, regardless of their enrollment date. Tuition is not prorated.
Class Placement
New students under age 16 attend our Early Class on each scheduled training day. New students ages 16 and older attend our Late Class.
For consistency, safety, and proper instruction, students are expected to attend their assigned class time.
🥋 Little Ninjas | Ages 4–6
Saturdays | 9:00–9:45 AM
$75 per month
Our Little Ninjas program introduces younger students to martial arts through fun, age-appropriate training focused on coordination, listening skills, confidence, and foundational Taekwondo techniques.
Enrollment is limited to 10 students to maintain a small, supportive class environment.
Private Self-Defense Training
$50 per hour | Minimum of 3 participants
Private self-defense sessions are available for families, friends, organizations, and small groups. Group rates may be available based on the number of participants.
Advance scheduling is required. Please book private sessions at least two weeks in advance.
Monthly Tuition
Tuition gets paid DIRECTLY to the Estero Rec Center every month
Taekwondo
$100/Month
Multi-Family Member Discount
Little Ninjas
$75/Month
$75/Month
Schedule of Classes
Monday & Wednesday Classes - 5:30pm-6:20pm & 6:30pm-7:20pm
Friday Classes - 5:00pm-5:50pm & 6:00pm- 6:50pm
Saturday Classes
Little Ninjas - 9:00am-9:45am
Adult Specialty Class - 10:00am-11:20am
Description of Classes
Kids & Family Taekwondo | Ages 7+
Early Classes:
Monday & Wednesday at 5:30 PM
Friday at 5:00 PM
Build confidence, discipline, strength, and real martial arts skills in a positive, family-friendly environment!
Students learn traditional Taekwondo techniques including kicks, strikes, blocks, forms, and practical self-defense while improving coordination, focus, fitness, and self-confidence.
Parents are welcome to train alongside their children, making this a unique opportunity for families to learn, stay active, and grow together. Whether you're brand new to martial arts or continuing your training, our classes are designed to challenge and encourage every student.
Come train, have fun, and build skills that go far beyond the mat!
Adult Taekwondo | Ages 16+
Late Classes:
Monday & Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Friday at 6:00 PM
Build strength, confidence, fitness, and practical self-defense skills through focused Taekwondo training designed for teens and adults.
Classes combine traditional forms, powerful kicks, precise strikes, blocking techniques, conditioning, and real-world self-defense. Whether you're looking to get stronger, learn how to protect yourself, relieve stress, or challenge yourself in a completely different way, you'll train in a supportive environment where beginners are welcome.
This class is open to new students ages 16 and older. No previous martial arts experience is required.
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Safety
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PRINCIPLES OF FORTIS TAEKWONDO & SELF DEFENSE
MEET JUSTIN BARRETT
About our Owner/Instructor
Meet Mr. Justin
Mr. Justin is a United States Air Force veteran, former law enforcement professional, father of two, 3rd Dan Black Belt, and lifelong martial artist with decades of experience across multiple martial arts disciplines.
His martial arts journey began in 1991 at just eight years old at Naples Academy of Martial Arts under Shihan Gino Cretella, a student of the late Grandmaster Gregory. Over the years, he continued his training under respected instructors including Sigung Mark Thorson, Sifu Mike Dolan, and Sifu Phyliss Weber, studying American Kenpo Karate and Pai Lum Kung Fu.
After years of training, life and family led Mr. Justin to take an extended break from martial arts. His return to the mat came through his youngest daughter, Madison.
Wanting to help Madison build confidence and self-esteem, Mr. Justin and his wife enrolled her in martial arts. What started as a dad sitting in the back of the room watching his daughter train quickly reignited his own passion. In 2018, he began his Taekwondo journey under the instruction of Master Hyde, Master Hartmann, and Mrs. Sheila.
As his training progressed, so did a bigger vision: creating a school where students could learn traditional Taekwondo while developing practical skills they could carry into everyday life.
Mr. Justin combines traditional Taekwondo with elements and principles from his previous training in American Kenpo Karate and Pai Lum Kung Fu. His approach emphasizes practical self-defense, discipline, confidence, physical fitness, and techniques that can be adapted for students of different ages and abilities.
Mr. Justin earned his Deputy Black Belt in April 2022, his 1st Dan Black Belt in April 2023, 2nd Dan Black Belt in April 2024, and 3rd Dan Black Belt in May 2026. His Taekwondo rank is internationally recognized through Kukkiwon.
Today, Mr. Justin serves as the primary instructor at Fortis Taekwondo & Self Defense, where he continues his own training and advancement while sharing a lifelong passion for martial arts with his students.
For Mr. Justin, martial arts is about far more than earning a belt. It's about helping students discover what they are capable of, teaching them practical skills to protect themselves, and building confidence, discipline, and resilience that extend far beyond the mat.
Meet Miss Madison | Head Instructor
Miss Madison may be young, but don't underestimate her. She is a 2nd Dan Black Belt, skilled competitive sparrer, and Head Instructor at Fortis Taekwondo & Self Defense with a natural ability to bring out the best in her students.
Madison began Taekwondo in April 2018 at just seven years old and quickly found her place on the mat. Through years of consistent training, determination, and hard work, she has developed into a talented martial artist known for her technique, speed, and skill in sparring.
But where Miss Madison truly shines is as an instructor.
She specializes in working with our beginner and younger students, combining patience and encouragement with the structure and discipline that martial arts requires. She has a unique ability to connect with children at their level, make them feel comfortable, and still challenge them to become stronger, more focused, and more confident.
As a young woman who has grown up through Taekwondo herself, Madison understands firsthand what martial arts can do for a child's confidence and self-belief. She doesn't just teach students how to kick, block, or earn their next belt. She shows them what can happen when they believe in themselves and keep working toward something.
Don't let the smile fool you, though. Miss Madison is a force to be reckoned with on the mat. Her skill as a 2nd Dan and accomplished sparrer makes her an incredible example for our students of what dedication, discipline, and a whole lot of determination can build.
Submit your info below and we will be in touch.
Estero Rec Center Number: 239-533-1470
Owner/Instructor: Justin Barrett 941-421-8922
Co-Owner/Conditioning Instructor Stephanie Barrett: 941-815-0201