U.S. Ju Jitsu & Karate Center

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

We were privileged to attend the Silat seminar with Grandmaster Rick Ward in Boone. Even after all these decades, he still put most of us to shame in how well he moves.

08/26/2026

Two Phases, One Path

Operation Joan of Arc is structured around two distinct developmental phases, because different seasons of life demand different approaches to growth.

The Foundation Phase (Ages 13 to 16) builds the core. Young women train in hapkido and introductory sword techniques, developing self-defense skills, situational awareness, mental discipline, and the physical confidence that carries through a lifetime.

The Leadership Phase (Ages 20 to 27) goes deeper. Training evolves into advanced tactical thinking, live blade work, and the kind of leadership principles that shape how a woman carries herself in the world. With greater skill comes greater responsibility, and this phase takes both seriously.

The growth is real. The community is real. The results are undeniable.

Learn more about Operation Joan of Arc:
https://www.executivemartialarts.co/training-and-membership-options?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Jiu-Jitsu w/JESUS - Free BJJ NoGi seminar followed with Bible fellowship and open mat. Sunday August 23rd at 2pm at The Combat Factory. 6699 Old US Hwy 52 Lexington, NC 27295. www.TheCombatFactory.com

08/16/2026

Our kids program is very special to us and we wanted them to have their own Combat Factory logo. We’re excited to present the kids logo.

08/15/2026

The Teacher's Path

The relationship between teacher and student runs deeper than mere instruction.

At Executive Martial Arts Nashville, our instructors understand that each student represents a unique journey, a distinct flame that requires its own specific fuel to burn bright. As Christopher Garland puts it, "The teacher, the mentor, has a task: the primary objective is the pupils' education and ability to obtain, retain, and then demonstrate these skillsets."

Like the ancient swordsmen who forged their blades in fire and ice, our instructors shape the raw potential within each student through careful refinement and dedicated attention. There are no shortcuts and no easy paths to mastery. Just as the blade tells no lies, the progress of a student reveals the truth of the teaching.

This is what sets training at EMA apart. It is personal. It is intentional. And it is rooted in something far deeper than technique alone.

Learn more about training and membership options:
https://www.executivemartialarts.co/training-and-membership-options?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social

08/13/2026

Mark your calendar!!!