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The Hickory Academy of Martial Arts has been a pillar of the community for more than 17 years. Founded in a garage, this family-friendly martial arts school has grown and flourished, fostering a vibrant environment that empowers and encourages students and families. 

Students can look forward to more than just becoming blackbelts and sport karate champions. They develop the skills and confidence to become leaders, applying the lessons from the mat to their everyday lives. The school prides itself on equipping students and families with the knowledge they need to be successful in the community. 

The Hickory Academy of Martial Arts is proud to have enriched the lives of so many families over the years. It is dedicated to continuing to provide a safe, welcoming environment that promotes the values of goal-setting, leadership, and respect. Here, students and families can find the support and guidance they need to thrive.

Jiu jitsu

Judo

Karate

Kickboxing

Taekwondo

Inexpensive

Our Karate Classes are filled with great self-defense, bully prevention, fitness, and life skills to help mold your child into a Blackbelt on and off the Mats.Evening and Homeschool Classes!

We have been rated as the Best Martial Arts School in Hickory 7 Years in a row by the Hickory Macaroni Kid, Voted Best Martial Arts School in Catawba County, and  as one of the top ten Sport Karate Schools in the World by the National Blackbelt League, but don't take our word for it. Come in and see why we are simply the best martial arts school around! 

Is our preschool karate program designed just for kids 4 to 6 years old. This program teaches karate fundamentals, 
fitness, balance, coordination, and has a strong life skills component, to develop skills like self control, responsibility, team work, respect, and self discipline during each and every class. 

Kicking Cubs

Our preschool jiu-jitsu program is designed just for kids 4 to 6 years old. This program teaches Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals, fitness, balance, and coordination, and has a strong life skills component, to develop skills like self-control, responsibility, team work, respect, and self-discipline during each and every class. 

Grappling Grizzlies   

Coed

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Hickory Academy of Martial Arts

The best place to learn karate is at Hickory Academy of Martial Arts! Josh Page, Sensei, is an excellent teacher of both children and adults. Off the mats and on them, he imparts kindness and respect!

Jonas R

The only place to train in Hickory is at the Hickory Academy of Martial Arts! They have an absolutely fantastic program and an amazing staff!

Priscila T

I adore the "whole person" philosophy, and my son now trains there. It's about developing life skills and becoming a better person, not just learning how to kick or punch. He and we both adore it!