Martial Arts Schools in Charlotte

“I came into this gym as a visitor. I work as an actor and was here to make season two of Blue Ridge. The gym was clean and friendly, and there was great guys to roll with and the energy was fun. And when it wasn’t fun. It was being more fun. This is the most incredible place I have ever seen to train in any of the places I travel to. Not bad in the rest the gym just go ahead and feel free to step up. Anywhere near Charlotte and you’re a BJJ fan or MMA you have to check out this gym.“

“Lucas is an amazing professor and world champion!! By far one of the best. Great place to learn jiu jitsu“

“I had the privilege of being mentored by Master King and Dr. King, alongside their dedicated students, in the art of Muay Thai at Black Belt USA. Their exceptional guidance and the camaraderie they fostered made my learning journey truly transformative. The experience was invaluable, and I am deeply grateful to have been shaped by their expertise and included in their rich legacy. This journey will remain a cherished part of my personal and martial arts history.“

“Awesome instructors and family oriented lessons. We love going to classes every time and my son has gained so much confidence and martial arts skills in just a few months. We are committed on our path to Black Belt with UpLevel!“

“I would highly recommend SMA academy. My daughter is been attending SMA from past 3 years and it has really helped her a lot in terms of discipline, building confidence and keeping up with physical activities. I really liked how they teach kids to stay safe away from strangers.

Sensi Joshu and Desi’s (teachers) at dojo are very dedicated and teaches kids from heart.“

“Excellent choice for your child. Our daughter has gone here for 6 years now and we are very happy with the results.“

“My daughter started here when she was 12, and has been taking for almost 2 years. She has met so many great people and friends and it has really helped with her self confidence. She loves that they incorporate karate, self defense, wrestling skills, and other things! Last fall my 6 year old son begged me to start letting him take classes too, so he’s been going ever since. He has a blast while learning all kinds of “ninja” skills. Everyone working there is so nice and great with all ages of kids. I highly recommend giving them a try if you’re looking for a martial arts studio either for ongoing classes or birthday parties etc. they really know how to teach, engage and entertain!“

“I took a self defense class with 10 of my friends and I highly recommend! We had such a fun time, but also learned a lot too. It was empowering to discuss and practice tools of defense and ways we as women can be more aware of our surroundings and how to act in a threatening situation if needed. It’s definitely a class to take multiple times to learn more each time and to be confident in implementing skills we learned. Good instructors, good teaching, good times! Thanks Aikido!“

“I am a Black Belt at US Tae Kwon Do Colony Place. It is a great place if you want your children to learn valuable qualities such as honesty, integrity, and perseverance. Even the parents can join too for a fun experience with their children and also to learn basic self defense. The kids are very nice and helpful and Master James is very kind and helpful as well. You will learn how to stronger, smarter and know how to get out of tough situations if needed. The classes mix in fun games with tough training and knowledge. Overall this is one of the best businesses I have ever participated in. This is a fun and awesome place and I highly recommend it to any parents looking for extracurricular activities for their child.2nd Dan Black Belt“

“As an overweight, middle aged, uncoordinated guy I've always feared gyms. Mr. & Mrs. Fan put me at ease from the very beginning. No pressure, no long term commitments. That said, once you start your training you will not want to stop. Their knowledge and command of Tang Soo Do and their ability to lead and instruct all students, from elementary school-aged kids to black belts, was amazing. I liked being grouped by skill and experience, yet the Beginner Adult class always had a few of the more experienced students to give us new folks examples to follow and the ability to grow through shared training/teaching. Even through the initial Covid quarantines, Mr. Fan provided on line tutorials and on line classes, keeping us on schedule. The classes always adhered to the prescribed masking and social distancing guidelines. Well worth the investment. Thank you, Fans!“

“I have been a student at two other taekwondo schools, but Han's Taekwondo and Dragon Championship are by far the best!! I wish my daughter and I started taking classes at Han's sooner... No other teacher has spent the time we needed to improve our skills like Master Lee and the instructors at Han's. Not only that, they are teaching in such a positive and constructive manner so they make you feel like you are a part of a larger family. They are masters of their craft and taekwondo athletes who work equally with every student to help them improve their skills. My daughter and I really enjoy taking classes at Han's!“

“I took my son here and he had a blast! Awesome spot with many talent! Would recommend here for your kid if he’s interested in martial arts“

“Our now 10 year old child signed-up with Master Wilson’s studio just after their 5th birthday. Though we moved out of Charlotte after 2 years, we continued to make the drive twice weekly. FOR 3 YEARS!! Sadly, this year, with our schedules filling-up, we had to say “farewell” as the commute became difficult for us.Master Wilson and his instructors were a great pleasure to work with - as both mentors and friends. Our hope is that we find a studio like this in our area. (Still searching!)“