For 31 years, head sensei Marty Betts has shared his passion of the martial arts by teaching karate at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway. Betts is a sixth degree black belt and champion sport-fighter. He began teaching classes at the Rec Complex in 1988, after retiring from sport-fighting. Betts, and head sensei Christi Weis, teach a beginner’s class for children ages 6 to 12, on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., and a class for ages 13 and older at 8 p.m. For cost and other information, call (813) 929-1220.
