Simply the Best for over 20 Years.
Hickory, NC's Premier Martial Arts Academy
Welcome to the Hickory Academy! We are a full time, professional Martial Arts Academy with trained, certified instructors and staff. Producing World Champion Martial Arts on the mat, and successful leaders off the mat.
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Kids Classes
Karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Programs for kid 4 years and up! Fitness, Self-Control, Self Defense, and Leadership are core principles of all our kids programs.
Teen Classes
We offer classes for teens in karate, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Boxing. Each program emphasizes self defense, Leadership, Responsibility, and Goal Setting.
Adult Classes
Learn to defend yourself, get in great shape, and meet new people, in our karate, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, or yoga classes.