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Action Zone CMA

5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Raeford, North Carolina

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule actionzonecma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 910-429-2467

Hours

Monday 3:30–9 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Action Zone CMA, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 29 mentions

“My daughter has only been going here for a few months as she is new to Martial Arts, but in just those few months she has learned so much and grown in many ways.”

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🐉 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“Yes, they are a Christian based dojo but it is not in your face and shoved down your throat especially at the little warriors level.”

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🌀 Kata (Forms)

“Before her belt test she showed me her kata and I was impressed!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Your child will be a changed individual bearing fruit of self control, discipline, compassion, self defense, determination, dedication, and more!”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Action Zone CMA — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“This is a fantastic Christian business which I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn mixed martial arts (and weapons!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Your child will be a changed individual bearing fruit of self control, discipline, compassion, self defense, determination, dedication, and more!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 83 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“It has a great family atmosphere, the instructors are fantastic and she has learned so much about karate, self discipline and herself.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Learning so many techniques is challenging in itself, but honing them is something I hope to have the privilege of doing for many years to come.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“My son loves sports overall, but because the staff is so patient and kind, he's eager to get back in the dojo every week!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It’s expensive but for us it’s worth the price!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 23 mentions

“Your child will be a changed individual bearing fruit of self control, discipline, compassion, self defense, determination, dedication, and more!”

From the reviews

I have attended CMA for over two years as of this review, and I look forward to continuing my training here. This has been one of the best confidence boosters, and the best physical training that I have ever had. And not only do they train your body, but also your mind and soul.

★★★★★ — Jack, Jun 2022

This place is excellent! The instructors there make you feel right at home, and like you can fully be yourself! They push you to, and pass your limits, they understand if you have a bad day or if your going through a hard time.

★★★★★ — Zada, Jan 2021

Very skilled instructors with a rich history in martial arts! This is absolutely one of the best if not the best in a 60 mile radius! I visited 5-6 different gyms, watched classes, asked questions, gathered details, and called more then that before landing here.

★★★★★ — Aoshooter, Oct 2023

Action Zone CMA is an excellent Dojo. The owner, instructors, and staff are very professional and educated trained experience in the teaching of Martial arts. They have the understanding on how to teach and train each student on the level that the student is at and that within itself create a self confidence in…

★★★★★ — Michele, Jul 2019

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New to Karate? Start at Action Zone CMA

Action Zone CMA comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

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Your first Karate class at Action Zone CMA

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Action Zone CMA

6105 Philippi Church Rd, Raeford, NC28376

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