For over 20 Years the Hickory Academy of Martial Arts has been the Best Family Martial Arts School in the Area.
Starting in a Garage and growing into a vibrant and integral part of the community, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of all of our students and their families.
Producing Quality Blackbelts, Sport Karate Champions, Jiu-Jitsu Competitors since opening, and more importantly producing confident, goal oriented leaders. Helping students and Families to take the lessons learned on the mat, home with them and into our community.
Lucas Page
Assistant Instructor
A part of the Academy since his Birth! Lucas is an avid competitor and a 2024 TCT Sport Martial Arts Champion. Lucas assists with our kids karate classes and when he is not at the Dojo training he is playing
Basketball for Fred T Ford High School!
Joshua Page,
Head Instructor
A lifetime martial artist with over 38 years of training. An Eighth Degree Blackbelt in Karate and First Degree Blackbelt in Pedro Sauer Gracie JIu-Jitsu, NBL Sport Karate Sparring World Champion, and Coach to NBL, NASKA, WKC, and TCT World and Regional Champions, Author and Speaker on
anti-bullying, personal success, and the power of simple kindness.
Tanner Page
Lead Instructor
Tanner has been a part of the Academy since Birth, growing up on the mats! He is our head instructor for our preschool program and kids gracie jiu-jitsu. Tanner has a passion for teaching, and brings energy and excitement to all his classes!
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Connor Page
Connor has been a part of the Academy since birth, growing up in the Academy. Connor is currently attending NC State and teaches
Jiu-Jitsu classes at the Academy. Connor is a dedicated Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, and enjoys teaching self defense at the Academy!
Matthew Foster
Matthew is a long time member of our Gracie Jiu-Jitsu program and Coach for our Kids JIu-Jitsu and Adult Jiu-Jitsu program. Wonderful teacher and great training partner!
Lucas Moose
Lucas is a long time student and black belt at the Academy. Ethan is an instructor in our karate program, incredibly patient, and a skilled martial artist!
Ashley Baker
Ashley is our program manager at the Academy and handles everything at our front desk and reception area.
Ashley is a parent of two of our students and is an awesome addition to our team!