About · Gainesville, FL
Meet TheFamily.
Here's who'll be guiding your family — every class, every belt, every breakthrough.
01 / Your instructor
Justin
Scoby.
Dedicated. Disciplined. Always in your corner.
Justin Scoby brings an unmatched blend of technical expertise, competitive experience, and genuine heart to every class he teaches at Star Martial Arts. A proud University of Florida graduate with a B.A. in Business Administration and a specialization in Sports Management, his academic and martial arts journey reflects a lifelong commitment to growth — both for himself and his students. A 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, 1st Degree Black Belt in Kickboxing, US Open Sparring Champion, and inaugural Hyper Black Belt, Justin channels his experience into guiding the next generation. His mission: help every student walk out of class stronger, more confident, and proud of what they've accomplished.
02 / Our mission
Strength.
Focus.
Confidence.
Empowering Gainesville kids, adults, and families to build strength, focus, and confidence — one class at a time.
03 / What we teach
Our
Values.
Strength
Real strength is built on the mat and shows up everywhere else in life. We train mindset, not just muscles.
Focus
Focus is the skill that unlocks every other skill. We teach students how to lock in — and bring it home.
Confidence
The quiet belief that you can handle whatever comes your way, earned one class and one belt at a time.
Family
We're a dojo, but really we're a family. Parents, kids, instructors — nobody trains alone here.
04 / Two dojos
A Place To
Belong.
Two Gainesville locations, one family. Whether you train at our West Gainesville flagship or our brand-new North Gainesville dojo, you'll walk into the same welcome, the same standards, and the same community.
