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Little Dragons Martial Arts
Our Little Dragons program is designed specifically for our youngest students, ages 4-6! We combine developmentally appropriate physical activities with tons of fun martial arts skills and high-energy mental stimulation in order to give your student all the tools they need to exceed their own expectations!
Junior & Adult Martial Arts
Achieve your fitness goals while developing a wide array of life saving techniques for real world application.
Little Dragons Martial Arts
Our Little Dragons program is designed specifically for our youngest students, ages 4-6! We combine developmentally appropriate physical activities with tons of fun martial arts skills and high-energy mental stimulation in order to give your student all the tools they need to exceed their own expectations!
Fitness Kickboxing/Strength & Conditioning
It's time to revolutionize your workout! Get ready to burn up to 600 calories in as little as 45 minutes!
Birthday Parties
Our parties rock! Birthday parties should be fun for everyone - even the adults! Let us handle the details while you kick back and enjoy watching the kids have a blast! No martial arts experience is necessary! Parties are held in our giant (super-clean!) martial arts school where we have heaps of fun while celebrating your child’s special birthday!
Charlotte's BEST After-School Program
It’s great! While you finish up at work, your child is safe... and learning amazing skills for life. We even offer transportation from some of our favorite local schools! Of course, martial arts (and so much more!) is included - and we’ve even got you covered whenever there is a teacher workday!
Charlotte's Best Summer Camp
This summer, give your child an experience they won’t forget. We offer one of the longest-running camps in Charlotte, and it INCLUDES so much more than you might expect - martial arts, yoga, gymnastics, tumbling, indoor and outdoor fun & games, and loads more! Our camps are led by the best coaches and they are designed by a black belt classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience in the classroom - so you can rest easy knowing that this camp is going to be amazing for the body AND the mind!
why CHOOSE Charlotte Martial Arts Academy?
Since opening over 20 years ago, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time – through martial arts, summer camps, after-school programs, and all sorts of family-friendly events! We strive to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming atmosphere for all students, friends, and family members! We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to grow, achieve, and succeed in their personal, school, and professional lives outside of Charlotte Martial Arts Academy.
We know that martial arts are for everyone – regardless of age, gender, or experience level. Our students definitely learn to protect themselves, but they also learn how to set and achieve their goals. They strive every day to become their best selves through hard work, dedication, and respect.
"We love Charlotte Martial Arts Academy! We take martial arts together as a family! What other sport can you learn together with your child, while spending amazing family time, bonding and keeping physically fit at the same time!"
"Very happy with Sensei Price and the team at Charlotte Martial Arts Academy. My son can't wait to return to class, and we like how they emphasize respect and discipline."
"Amazing dedication to building self respect, respect of others and self discipline."
"Outstanding place. The people are what makes it truly special."
About our programs
Little Dragons Martial Arts
Our Little Dragons program is designed specifically for our youngest students, ages 4-6! We combine developmentally appropriate physical activities with tons of fun martial arts skills and high-energy mental stimulation in order to give your student all the tools they need to exceed their own expectations!
Fitness Kickboxing/Strength & Conditioning
It's time to shake things up and change your work out. No other fitness program in Charlotte can generate the results that our Fitness Kickboxing/Strength & Conditioning Classes can. Are you ready to for a change?
Little Dragons Martial Arts
Our Little Dragons program is designed specifically for our youngest students, ages 4-6! We combine developmentally appropriate physical activities with tons of fun martial arts skills and high-energy mental stimulation in order to give your student all the tools they need to exceed their own expectations!
Junior & Adult Martial Arts
Fitness and Self Defense, two major goals for anyone looking for Junior & Adult Martial Arts in Charlotte. It's time to change up your work out and get the results
you've been looking for.
you've been looking for.
Birthday Parties
Our parties rock! Birthday parties should be fun for everyone - even the adults! Let us handle the details while you kick back and enjoy watching the kids have a blast! No martial arts experience is necessary! Parties are held in our giant (super-clean!) martial arts school where we have heaps of fun while celebrating your child’s special birthday!
Charlotte's BEST After-School Program
It’s great! While you finish up at work, your child is safe... and learning amazing skills for life. We even offer transportation from some of our favorite local schools! Of course, martial arts (and so much more!) is included - and we’ve even got you covered whenever there is a teacher workday!
Charlotte's Best Summer Camp
This summer, give your child an experience they won’t forget. We offer one of the longest-running camps in Charlotte, and it INCLUDES so much more than you might expect - martial arts, yoga, gymnastics, tumbling, indoor and outdoor fun & games, and loads more! Our camps are led by the best coaches and they are designed by a black belt classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience in the classroom - so you can rest easy knowing that this camp is going to be amazing for the body AND the mind!
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs
Our students – young and old – learn when to use their new self defense skills, and when NOT to use those skills! We will definitely teach you and/or your child to defend yourselves, but our focus remains on personal development. This means that you will develop the confidence to deal with bullies, along with the kindness and humility
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Alternatively, you could simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. You will find that you do get fit by participating in our martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!
Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!
The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt – like perseverance, never giving up, commitment, and self discipline lead to life-long success!
You will find that your Instructors at Charlotte Martial Arts Academy are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt!
To take advantage of our limited time offer simply fill in the form on this page.
Additionally, you can always call or text us, because we would love to chat with you about what we do, and help you determine if our martial arts classes will be a great fit for you and your family!
Make sure you wear some loose comfortable clothes that allow you to move comfortably.
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes! You will find that martial arts classes for kids and adults are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. We are sure you will be too!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. You will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our experienced martial arts instructors are trained to meet you where you are physically and mentally. Even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
Charlotte Martial Arts Academy
Charlotte
We’re located at 3420 St Vardell Ln Suite E, stop by and say hello!