Martial Arts Club in Catawba, North Carolina

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Updated October 30, 2026

Core Martial Arts Academy

Martial Arts Club

Newton, NC

Core Martial Arts Academy teaches Teashikido, an eclectic style established in 2005, with adult and children's classes in Newton.

  • Students seeking practical self-defense training
  • Adults seeking eclectic martial arts instruction
  • Children seeking age-appropriate martial arts classes

Atlantic MMA

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

Atlantic MMA offers a free orientation and first session alongside MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Hickory.

  • MMA training
  • Muay Thai kickboxing instruction
  • Boxing instruction

Budokan Newton

Martial Arts Club

Newton, NC

Budokan Newton offers a two-week free trial and teaches Heishin-Ryu Sogobujutsu, Iaido, Kobujutsu, and Chanbara.

  • Children ages 5–13 seeking age-specific martial arts classes
  • Adults and teens seeking Japanese martial arts training
  • Students interested in striking, grappling, sword, or traditional weapons disciplines

Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts offers youth BJJ, adult gi/no-gi BJJ, kickboxing, and MMA training in Hickory.

  • Children ages 8–13 seeking structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Adults seeking gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
  • Beginners seeking a free first martial arts session

Hickory Academy of Martial Arts

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

Hickory Academy of Martial Arts offers Karate, Pedro Sauer Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and a free trial week in Hickory after 20-plus years.

  • Children ages 4 and up seeking Karate or Jiu-Jitsu
  • Preschool children ages 4 to 6 needing structured martial arts fundamentals
  • Teens seeking Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, or MMA

Primal MMA

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

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FAQ

Which Catawba County martial arts clubs offer a free trial?

Hickory Academy of Martial Arts offers a free week of Karate or Jiu-Jitsu. Budokan Newton offers a two-week free trial, and Atlantic MMA and Excelsior Mixed Martial Arts offer a free orientation or first session.

What martial arts classes are available for young children?

Hickory Academy has its Kicking Cubs program for ages 4–6, Budokan Newton has Young Samurai classes for ages 5–13, and Excelsior offers youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 8–13.

Where can I learn traditional weapons or sword arts near Catawba?

Budokan Newton lists Iaido, Kobujutsu, Chanbara, and Heishin-Ryu Sogobujutsu, which includes sword and weapons disciplines. Core Martial Arts Academy also lists kata, bunkai, and weapons defense.

Which local gyms offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

Hickory Academy offers Pedro Sauer Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Atlantic MMA offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Excelsior offers separate adult gi and no-gi classes plus youth BJJ.