• Self- Defense
• Body Shaping
• Weight Loss
• Confidence
• Stress Relief
• Balance

Elite Martial Arts was created in 1997 for the purpose of teaching martial arts as a character development and educational center through the practice of the martial arts. Additional goals of study include physical fitness and appreciation of physical culture, discipline, and self defense proficiency. Elite Martial Arts began by teaching Tae Kwon Do, but has since expanded to teach Judo, Kali-Kuntao, Karate, Kung Fu San Soo, Yoga, Pilates and seminar programs. In Addition, there exists a thriving After-School and Summer Camp program. Elite Martial Arts Academy is the longest running school in Tarpon Springs and has produced over 40 black belts. 2007 is Elite’s ten-year anniversary and we celebrate by continuing our commitment to our students and their families by providing a safe, friendly and stimulating atmosphere. Our philosophy is that everyone can benefit from practicing martial arts, and we invite all to participate and learn along with us.

• Respect
• Weight Loss
• Focus
• Self Control
• Respect
• Challenge

Ginger Alemaghides

I have had an interest in martial arts since I was a child. It was not until my son began Tae Kon Do in 1997 that I actually became involved in Martial Arts. I have had the privilege of training under Sensei Andy Mandelos and Si Fu Tom Akers. I became a board member and owner in 2001 when we decided to reinstate the summer camp and after school programs. My 20 years experience in childcare and business coupled with my love of martial arts and yoga made the transition into Elite Martial Arts a great experience. It has been a wonderful working with and along side of Andy and my son, Nicholas. It’s an honor to be the support person to a great team of talented martial artists who head up their individual programs. My mission at Elite is to see that each student that enters our programs feels a sense of pride and accomplishment. I embrace the tenants of the Martial Arts courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Indomitable Spirit, and Self Control. It is my hope that each student takes these tenants with them through all of their life experiences and is aware of their ability to achieve all things in life that they truly want.

Andreas Mandelos

Andreas Mandelos began his martial arts training in N.Y.C., in 1987 and has been teaching martial arts for the last 12 years. In 1997, he founded Elite Martial Arts Academy. Mr. Mandelos has had the privilege to train under some very distinguished masters and has studied various martial arts styles. Since 1997, Mr. Mandelos has promoted over 40 black belts, and continues to produce excellent students and teachers of the martial arts. Mr. Mandelos is a firm believer in the martial arts and credits his practice as the main influence in his returning to school to complete an unfulfilled dream. He is currently working on a double major of History and Education. Likewise, he believes that one is always a student and one should be eager to learn and practice, for the purpose of improving of one’s character. Mr. Mandelos is very proud of all his students and derives great inspiration and strength from their commitment to the martial arts. Mr. Mandelos is planning to become a teacher in the secondary education level, in addition to his continuing devotion to teaching martial arts.