Martial Arts Schools near Pineville

“This place has great energy my grand kids have so much fun here this is a very positive thing to do girls and boys benefit ,teaching is great here kids support each other and learn respect .“

“Tiger Kim did an excellent work with my kid and his training. Love the staff and the their professionalism. Keep up the great work.“

“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.“

“Daughter loves the after school program and karate; nothing but positive things to say.“

“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.“

“We celebrated our son’s 6th birthday here, and it was absolutely perfect! Nicole and Paul were incredible—they had everything ready to go, so all I had to do was bring the cake and some balloons. They went above and beyond setting up for the kids and made everything so seamless. Anytime I had a question, they were quick to respond and super flexible, which made the whole process stress-free for me.

The kids had an amazing time! They loved the obstacle course, breaking a board, and the highlight of the day—our son got to cut his cake with a real sword! He had such a blast!“

“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!“

“Our son joined Tiny Tigers 5 months ago and we love it! The masters are kind and patient with the rambunctious little ones, everyone is so welcoming! He is learning important things like discipline, resilience and his confidence is also being positively impacted! We highly recommend it!“

“I feel at home at UpRising! My daughters and I have learned so much over the years. The Academy is not just an Academy, but a Family. Students are: Children, Teens, Moms, Dads, Sisters, Brothers, Friends and Grandparents. All the CITs, Instructors and Mr. Barnes truly care about their students. I will forever be grateful for the lifelong friendships and lessons learned. UpRising is leading families and the next generation to achieve amazing things! ?“

“As a martial artist and school owner, I want to give Whitecrest Martial Arts the highest marks for serving the Fort Mill and greater Charlotte communtiy with authentic and practical Karate martial arts and self-defense classes that promotes a positive atmosphere with no drama and no ego! Just good clean fun, friends, family, and martial art discipline!!

Master D. Wathen, Furious Fox Sword & Defense“

“This has been the best and most positive experience for Jax. He continues to learn and grow and we appreciate the everything y’all are doing.“

“This is a wonderful authentic Martial Arts school. From the moment I took the trial lesson I knew I was in the right place. It was exactly what I was looking for. A school with a passionate teacher (Sifu David) that passes on his valuable knowledge in a compassionate, individualized manner, adjusted to each student's level, strengths and weaknesses. A great leader that inspires you to strive to reach your goals and gets the best out of you. The students are welcoming and very helpful. They share their knowledge as well and support you in your path. It's a wonderful community. The perfect place to learn Tai Chi and Kung Fu from a body, mind and spirit perspective. Highly recommended!“

“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“

“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“

“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!“

“Looking for a gym to train. This place is it. Daughter goes here and they are extremely helpful and very patient“

“My kid is going here, and he loves it, which makes me love it too. This business is a step up over a regular commercialized martial arts and focus on discipline, morals,respect, conference and of course martial arts“