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Introducing beginners to the martial arts

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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.

During a recent evening karate class at the Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex, 9-year-old Isabella Pineda of Trinity, center (with glasses), practices her front kicks, along with the rest of the students of Marty Betts Karate. (Christine Holtzman)
Ten-year-old Heavenly Chavez of Land O’ Lakes, positions herself in a fighting stance, ready to do a jab and reverse punch. Chavez, along with her older brother Christian, have been attending class at the recreation complex for around three months.
Sensei Christi Weis, left, holds the bag while student Thomas Pineda of Trinity, practices his front kicks. Weis, who tests for her third degree black belt next month, heads this class for Marty Betts Karate.

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