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Championship Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cary, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cma-cary.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 233-4454
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The quality of training coupled with the life lessons that are taught have made my children well-rounded, respectable, and confident students in school and life.”
“We were a little unsure about weapons training at first, but it’s handled with a strong focus on safety and respect, and the kids really enjoy it.”
“The program goes beyond just physical training, with exposure to Japanese language and culture as well as practical self-defense.”
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“The program goes beyond just physical training, with exposure to Japanese language and culture as well as practical self-defense.”
What students say
“We have been incredibly impressed with all of the instructors/sensei, who are patient and disciplined in helping a new student.”
“Our daughter has been training at Championship Martial Arts (CMA) in Cary, NC for almost four years, and it’s been a great experience for our family.”
“They do a great job with not only instruction on form and moves, but also focus and physical exercise.”
“The quality of training coupled with the life lessons that are taught have made my children well-rounded, respectable, and confident students in school and life.”
“He was thrilled to have his birthday party here and also really enjoys all the extra activities here as well, the game nights, the tournaments, graduations, and the Trunk or Treat!”
“The quality of training coupled with the life lessons that are taught have made my children well-rounded, respectable, and confident students in school and life.”
From the reviews
The level of patience, encouragement, and dedication that the staff have at Championship Martial Arts is unparalleled! Shihan Jenny and her instructors are diligent about meeting each student where they are at, focusing on their strengths, and building up any areas of weakness without tearing down self-esteem, adding…
My daughter and I have both started taking lessons this year and are thoroughly enjoying the staff, classes, and challenge! Everyone in the dojo is super supportive, and helps drive us to continually improve. Seeing my daughter's constant desire to go to class and strive to improve has been great!
CMA has given our kids something outside of school that brings them joy, challenges them, and enhances their knowledge, discipline and community. They have created lasting friendships and are advancing in ranks.
My daughter has been a student at Championship Martial Arts for more than a year and we have enjoyed an excellent experience. From day one, the entire teaching staff knew my daughter’s name — an impressive feat given the number of students, all in uniform.
Your first Karate class at Championship Martial Arts
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.
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