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Charlotte Martial Arts Academy proudly serving Charlotte for over 20 years!
Charlotte Martial Arts Academy has Classes in Charlotte, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adult Martial Artists.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education, and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop, and succeed in their personal and professional goals.
We strongly believe that the martial arts are for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience level. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, but we also stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life!
Get To Know Our World Class STAFF
Sensei Michael Price
Sensei Michael Price is an owner and the head instructor of CMAA. Sensei Price has been a student of the Martial Arts since 1986. He has enjoyed a variety of instructors and trained at many different schools. He currently is a Master Instructor under the late Sifu Richard Bustillo, one of Bruce Lee’s original students and is proud to pass on the heritage, skills, and concepts of Bruce Lee’s art of Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do. Some of the arts you will learn at CMAA are Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Arnis, and more. His passion has been, since 16 years of age, the art of teaching students to persevere and strive to realize the many benefits of Martial Arts training and the incredible accomplishment of earning the rank of Black Belt.
Sensei Mary Roberts
Sensei Roberts is an owner and instructor of CMAA. Sensei Roberts has been training in Martial Arts since 1994. She is a second-degree Black Belt under Sensei Price. She specializes in fitness, nutrition, self-defense, and empowering young women to reach their goals.
Chris Moore
Chris Moore and Sensei Michael Price began training together in Colorado when Chris was 8 years old. After 20 years as a classroom teacher, Chris moved to Charlotte and is now the Director of Operations at CMAA and Charlotte’s BEST.
Maggie Dahnke
Maggie Dahnke is the Director of Charlotte’s BEST After-School & Summer Camp. She was a dancer growing up and has been working with kids for over 12 years.
Sempai Luke Delaney
Sho-Sempai Luke Delaney is a tenth-grade student at East Mecklenburg High School and has trained at CMAA for around 10 years. He enjoys spending time with his friends and his dog, as well as activities like reading and exercise.
Sempai Whit Wright
Sho-Sempai Whit Wright is a Boy Scout who is currently working on his Eagle Scout project. He loves the outdoors and going backpacking. He currently attends Myers Park High School.
Hanshi Stephen Knaack
Hanshi Stephen Knaack is a sophomore at East Mecklenburg High School. He is huge into cars and spends as much time as possible practicing photography.
Sho-Sempai Hayden Lambkin
Sho-Sempai Hayden Lambkin is a sophomore at South Mecklenburg High School and enjoys hanging out with friends – a fun fact is that he has had 2 open-heart surgeries.
Hanshi Joe Raible
Sho-Hanshi Joe Raible is a sophomore at Myers Park High School and has been training at CMAA for six years. He enjoys reading and traveling.
Sho-Hanshi Charlie Whitmire
Sho-Hanshi Charlie Whitmire is a first-degree black belt and a Junior at Myers Park High School. He enjoys hiking and reading.
Sho-Hanshi Alex Kedar
Sho-Hanshi Alex Kedar is a hardworking high school student who loves to do outdoor activities and spend time with friends. He loves fishing and enjoys time on the water.
Kay Lee
Kay is a great driver! #Moretocome!
Ju-Ju White
Ju-ju is a great coach! #MoretoCome
Deanna Gray
Deanna has a degree in Recreational Therapy from the University of Western Carolina. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She loves animals, and sloths are her favorite! She enjoys painting, spending time with friends and family, and she loves anything that’s pink!
Sara Zelaya
Sara is a great coach! #MoretoCome!
Grant Tuttle
Grant is a two-time graduate of the University of South Carolina. He has degrees in Criminal Justice & Criminology as well as a BFA in Studio Art focused in Photography. He enjoys cooking, traveling to new places, art, and working with kids!
Garrett Ramskill
Garrett enjoys sprinting through the wind, cooking cookies and pies, and playing with dogs/cats. Currently he is in school to become a User Experience Designer. He has a B.A. in H.R. Management.
Rhonda Mayes
Rhonda is a great driver! #MoretoCome!
Adrienne Carter
Adrienne Rocks! #MoretoCome!