Hickory Academy of Martial Arts

Over 20 years ago, We decided to stop dreaming and start building. We started broke, we started scared, and we started ill equipped…..but we started and more importantly we keep going.

Love and gratitude to everyone who has been on that journey with us in small ways, and impossibly big ways. From twenty plus years ago to twenty minutes ago, you are all part of our team….and we are just getting started!

Kids who train martial arts learn so much more than kicking and punching!

✅Discipline
✅Confidence
✅ Leadership
✅ Responsibility
✅Respect

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What can I say about our second annual king and queen of Kata Event?! 👑

So incredibly impressed with everyone’s effort and presentation for the contest.

Grateful for everyone who came out to support their favorite martial artist, and help judge, or film, or bring treats for the competitors.

It made for a very special day for everyone and I am thankful for you all!

Nothing feels better than putting in hard rounds, pushing yourself, and earning some sweat equity! Get moving!

⏰The time is going to pass! Make sure you invest it wisely. I have never regretted a dime I spent on martial arts training with my boys, or the time, and effort to get them to class, seminars, tournaments, open mats.

🥋Jiu Jitsu will prepare your kids for so much more than self defense. What are you waiting for? The clock is ticking! 🚨

Big Congrats to Everyone who earned their new belt in Karate or Jiu Jitsu. 21 years of belt testings here in Hickory, NC and they keep getting better and better. Thanks to everyone who came out to help, to test, or support!