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Charlotte Martial Arts Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Charlotte, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes (ages 4–18) — built around confidence, focus, and fun
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves in the ring — amateur kickboxing, muay thai, or K-1
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule charlottemartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 333-4155
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They’ve guided my kids with patience, encouragement, and genuine care, always meeting them where they are and helping them grow into the best versions of themselves.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about martial arts, creating a welcoming environment for all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“It's also about improving physical and mental fitness and learning how to be kind and successful in the world outside of the karate studio.”
“Whether you are looking for mental focus of your children or self defense, this academy is the best.”
What members say
“They pay such close attention to detail, mailing my daughter a card praising her for her hard work, sending her a congrats video via text after her first class!”
“What started as a physical challenge quickly became a mental and spiritual transformation.”
“All four of our children love going to classes and camps and are so proud of what they're accomplishing at CMAA.”
“His confidence has grown with every belt, every challenge, and every moment the instructors pushed him to believe in himself.”
“The growth we've seen in him goes far beyond the mat — the confidence, hard work, discipline, respect, and leadership he has developed will stay with him for the rest of his life.”
“Charlotte Martial Arts Academy fosters a fun, challenging, friendly, martial arts learning experience as well as a Family-Friendly environment.”
From the reviews
My son has been a member now for over 2 months as part of the Little Dragons. This has been an awesome experience! From the moment we started with the first complimentary class my son has loved every moment. There is a great focus on character development and discipline not just on martial arts.
We love Charlotte Martial Arts Academy and have used them for camps and classes for the past 4-5 years, and now have two kids in their amazing After School program. Cannot recommend this studio enough. The owners are creative, thoughtful, professional, fun, genuine, caring, and so so good with children.
I could not speak more highly about any company more than I do about Charlotte Martial Arts. Our experience with them from day one has been nothing but positive.
Charlotte Martial Arts Academy has been a transformative part of our family’s life. Watching Maddox and Addie grow here has been nothing short of incredible. What started as a fun activity has turned into a journey that’s shaped their confidence, discipline, and character in ways I never expected.
New to kickboxing? Start at Charlotte Martial Arts Academy
Charlotte Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Charlotte Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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