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Confidence Martial Arts

4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wilmington, North Carolina

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule confidencemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 910-444-2404

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 6–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 Confidence Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 9 mentions

“He and his instructors understand perfectly how to interact with children, young adults, and adults.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.”

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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 Confidence Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 2 mentions

“My children have had a blast taking Taekwondo, and love the instructors.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.”

active competition / tournament team 3 mentions

“This makes it possable for us to attend 6 or more tournaments a year within an 8 hour drive or less.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“They balance fun and discipline perfectly and teach many important life skills, along with the athleticism and focus nurtured by martial arts practice.”

From the reviews

i have taken my grandson here for nearly 6 years. Their instructors are accomplished black belt karatekas by anyone's standards. I trained under Mel Wize and Jim Harrison, 45 years ago. They operate with the highest degree of professionalism and steadly realize the goals of changing the lives of young and adult alike.

★★★★★ — Phillip, Aug 2017

This place is AMAZING with some of the best instructors! They do really focus and care about building you're children up. Confidence, life skills you name it! I recommend this place to everyone. My children have had a blast taking Taekwondo, and love the instructors. I wish I could give this place more stars!

★★★★★ — Amanda, May 2017

I have two boys ages 8 and 9. They love the class and the instructors. It is very well organized and kids kid/adult friendly. I recommend this to all that want to build confidence.

★★★★★ — Larry, Sep 2021

This place is the real deal!! Master Leitzke is an exceptional instructor and business man. He and his instructors understand perfectly how to interact with children, young adults, and adults. My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Sep 2019

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Your first Karate class at Confidence 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.

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 Confidence Martial Arts

3538 College Rd #2, Wilmington, NC28412

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