Best Karate Classes in Matthews, NC

“The best martial arts location in all of Charlotte, Sensei Philip is a fantastic instructor and incredibly effective at explaining the meaning behind the techniques we are learning and the proper way to use them.”

“Derek “TC” Richardson is not only a highly qualified martial artist, but a leader and teacher of the highest order as he roots the foundational martial arts disciplines in keeping with the most fundamental ethics of “family,” “compassion,” “kindness,...”

“I had the opportunity to attend a workshop with Professor Jeremy and even though the jiu jitsu world is completely new to me, I felt that his teaching style was perfect for someone who needed things in more detail and not once did I ever feel out of ...”

“Kids are not only motivated to keep going, they are taught leadership skills as well - So you're actually getting a two-fer of athletics and leadership training.”

“The owner is very nice”

“The instructors and staff are in-tune with every detail of each child's experience, the customer experience and teaching approach is what sets this studio apart.”

“PROS: As a female coming into a “man sport,” it was very intimidating, but everyone made me feel welcome; they always give additional directions when learning new (or forgetting old😅) moves, and most importantly, they dial back their strength and ski...”

“My son has been attending Reed's Academy after school and summer programs for three years now and Master Reed along with his staff have done a phenomenal job with assisting myself with teaching him the knowledge, qualities and skills he needs to hold...”

“What my husband and I also loved about Karate Charlotte is that the instructors get the parents involved by assigning homework to the students to complete at home, having parents write letters to the school as a reward for the student doing well on a...”

“All trainers and instructors are super friendly and informative with all their students which we love, you can really tell they really love what they do, I have never seen my son so excited to attend his classes at ATA steel creek, we met so many fri...”

“We have had the pleasure of not only knowing Sensei Mike and Sensei Jenna for the past 6 years but the pleasure of watching this wonderful organization grow from a karate school, to starting a small after school program, to moving into a larger build...”

“My knowledge of real life situations, my confidence, and my ability to protect myself have dramatically increased since training with Sensei Shotwell.”

“As students work their way through a belt it becomes evident that Instructor Rinaldo is also teaching them to have respect, to believe in themselves, to have confidence in their abilities, that you can learn from failure, and most importantly, to be ...”