Martial Arts Club in Catawba, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 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

AikiDojo of Hickory

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

AikiDojo of Hickory offers traditional Aikido for ages 3+ under a 9th Dan instructor with 57 years of training and a free one-week trial.

  • Children ages 3–12 seeking confidence, discipline, and self-defense training
  • Teenagers seeking Aikido, weapons fundamentals, and pressure-management training
  • Adults seeking beginner-friendly Aikido, joint locks, throws, weapons, and de-escalation

Spider Monkey's MMA

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

They offer a free first MMA class with no experience required and controlled instruction paired to each beginner's level.

  • First-time MMA students
  • People nervous about starting martial arts
  • People seeking fitness, strength and confidence through training

Thai Kickboxing Organization-TKO of Hickory

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

Thai Kickboxing Organization offers Hickory Muay Thai classes for children, teens, adults, and women, led by a Thailand-certified KRU.

  • Beginners seeking Muay Thai instruction
  • Children and junior high students seeking structured martial arts classes
  • Adults seeking co-ed kickboxing training

Kamibushishinkai Martial Arts School

Martial Arts Club

Claremont, NC

Kamibushishinkai Martial Arts School teaches karate in Maiden, NC through the KamiBushiShinDo philosophy and emphasizes discipline, focus, confidence, safety, and leadership.

  • Students seeking karate instruction centered on discipline and respect
  • Students interested in the KamiBushiShinDo martial arts philosophy
  • Students seeking training that addresses physical and spiritual development

True Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness

Martial Arts Club

Hickory, NC

True Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness offers Gi and NoGi classes six days weekly, plus a free trial, at its Hickory, NC location.

  • Beginners seeking fundamentals-based Jiu-Jitsu
  • Students wanting both Gi and NoGi training
  • Advanced students pursuing competition-ready technique

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.