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 .“

“My son had his 7th birthday party here and we are SO happy with how it all turned out. The process was easy and all we had to do was show up with a cake! The owners took care of everything else- decorations, food, drinks, activities for the kids, and the goodie bags! All of the kids had a BLAST. Our favorite parts were that each kid got to break a board and our son got to cut his cake with a real sword! He thought it was SO cool! They even gave our son a birthday gift! It was such a great experience and we highly recommend them for your next birthday party!“

“Fantastic experience! My son has been going for quite a while and has grown in disciple, confidence, self-control, as well as physical fitness. Their staff of highly qualified instructors make every child feel special and are great role models. It always feels like a big family between the instructors, students, and even the parents. I would highly recommend Karate Charlotte to anyone interested in enrolling their child in a karate class.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“I love this place they actually care about the people in very talented and professional“

“Master Stock is a fantastic instructor. He makes Tang Soo Do accessible and rewarding for everyone, emphasizing both technique and character. His classes are challenging, fun, and build real confidence. A true master teacher!“

“My teenager daughter and I have been taking Aikido classes here for about a couple of months now. I was looking for an activity to do with my daughter and this is a great way to spend time with her, build self-confidence, and train for self-defense. The sensei is great and provides one-on-one instruction.“

“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 started there years ago after attending a birthday party. He has thrived from the quality of instruction and atmosphere. He worked his way up through the Junior Leader program and is now part of the staff. He absolutely loves working with the kids and adults alike. The Master instructors through the years have been exceptional!“

“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!“

“Diane and Mike McAdams joined in Nov 2022 following their grandson, Logan who had joined the year before at age 5 1/2. Logan is now 10 and earned his Black Belt Nov 2024. He is almost halfway to his Second Degree Black Belt. Mike earned his Black Belt April 2025 and Diane recently earned hers Feb 14. Both of Logan’s parents, Ashley and Mike, are in it too since Nov 22. Ashley has her Black Belt and Mike is a recommended Black Belt soon to earn his. So the McAdams clan started at the youngest age 5 and Diane and Mike are the oldest at age 75 and 73, respectively. Many surgeries have not stopped them nor has their age. It proves that anyone can do Uprising to improve their flexibility and overall health. JOIN UPRISING NOW AND HAVE FUN!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“My son loves going to Reeds! He has made friends and gets to do all kinds of activities each day! There are optional classes you can enroll in as well. My son loves the counselors too. Its overall a positive atmosphere and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a camp or after school activity!“

“Our son loves coming to Uplevel Martial Arts. He gets excited about it every week. The leadership is wonderful and we have seen positive changes in our son's behavior and attitude after he started at Uplevel Martial Arts.“

“My son did a trial at this Karate gym and I was so impressed with the instructors, gym, and classes. It was awesome, and I whole heartedly recommend this business to anyone who would like to get there kids involved in a sport that also teaches manners, discipline, and perseverance. Mike Streicher and Ms. Lee are phenomenal, especially with little kids!“

“My kids loved going here. Derek is amazing with the kids and gave my kids more confidence. Highly recommend this place.“

“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!“